Creighton University Hiring for Chair, Department of Physical Therapy at Omaha, NE Full Time

Creighton University , a Catholic and
Jesuit institution in partnership with the national search firm


Scott Healy & Associates
, invites applications for the position of
Chair of
the Department of Physical Therapy for the Omaha program. Creighton seeks to employ a dynamic and collaborative leader who can
build on the strengths of the past while exploring and embracing change for the future. The Department supports 20 core faculty members in a
top-10 ranked professional doctoral program located in Omaha, Nebraska. The Nebraska-based Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program supports
five accredited clinical residencies, a clinical practice, and diverse research agendas in multiple areas of scholarship, including highly
competitive grant-based initiatives. The School of Pharmacy and Health Professions provides entry-level clinical doctorate programs in
Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy and Physical Therapy, including DPT programs on two campuses, in Omaha and Phoenix, Arizona. Both DPT
programs work collaboratively to offer an integrated curriculum experience for PT students. This Chair position, which serves as the Program
Director, is a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track administrative role with teaching responsibilities. Academic rank and salary are
commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Responsibilities:

• Oversight of the
  Physical Therapy department in Omaha, including DPT program assessment and planning, fiscal management, faculty hiring and evaluations, and
  curriculum.
• Strong leadership and direction in the planning, development, and delivery of the DPT program to maintain program
  excellence.
• Positive mentorship of faculty within the department.
• Accountability for CAPTE accreditation assessment and
  compliance.
• Active contributions to the curriculum and scholarship of the department, including fulfillment of a scholarly
  agenda.
• Active participation in the school’s administrative leadership team.
• Participation in and support of professional
  and community-based service.

Required Qualifications:

• An earned academic doctorate (PhD, EdD, DSc).
• A minimum of six years employment in higher education with three years as a core
  faculty member in an accredited DPT program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist in Nebraska, or eligible for licensure in NE.
• Eligible for a rank of Associate or Full Professor.
• Documented prior leadership, administrative, personnel, and budgetary
  experience.
• A commitment to educational leadership in a new and innovative environment.
• Demonstrated record of teaching
  and achievement in scholarly activities.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience
  with and a strong desire for mentoring and developing others, providing direct feedback, and supporting a process to provide both junior and
  seasoned faculty with guidance and direction.
• A commitment to support realistic innovation and existing and new strategic
  initiatives identified by the faculty.
• Leadership in developing extramural-funded scholarship in a DPT program.
• A
  commitment to leadership in the tradition of Jesuit education.

About the Omaha DPT
program:

Creighton University improved the landscape of physical therapy education with the creation of the nation’s first

Doctor
of Physical Therapy program in Omaha, Nebraska-a standard now followed by every PT program in the nation. Committed to national and
international leadership in entry-level doctoral and post-professional residency education, the DPT program in Omaha has a unique,
integrated curriculum focused on clinical reasoning, evidence-based practice, self-reflection and personal growth. Every student is
encouraged to consider their calling to Physical Therapy as a component of their career aspirations.

About
the School of Pharmacy and Health Professions:

Committed to making a difference in the lives of the individuals they serve,
the
School of Pharmacy and Health Professions
offers unparalleled opportunities in pharmacy, occupational therapy, and physical therapy. In addition to the School of Pharmacy and Health
Professions, Creighton offers academic programs in Medicine, Dentistry, Nursing, Physician Assistant studies and Paramedicine. Between
collaboration among all health sciences programs at the university, and through an affiliation with CHI Health, the largest health system in
the region, Creighton brings together the entire team of health care professionals to provide an interprofessional approach to treating the
whole person. The mission goes beyond career training to include restoring health and affecting change in the lives of others.

About Creighton University:

Creighton is a Catholic and Jesuit comprehensive university
committed to excellence in its selected undergraduate, graduate and professional programs. With programs spanning the arts, sciences, law,
business and multiple health sciences fields, Creighton’s education embraces several colleges and professional schools and is committed to
the intellectual, social, spiritual and physical aspects of students’ lives and to the promotion of justice.

About Omaha:

Omaha, the largest city in the state of Nebraska, is both a college town and bustling city,
with culture and midwestern charm to spare. It exemplifies the feeling of an intimate small-town setting, while offering big-city amenities
for all types of interests. Located on the Missouri River (bordering with Iowa), Omaha has seen tremendous growth in recent years and boasts
world class restaurants, live music, shopping, and plenty of access to green spaces. Whether you enjoy museums, live entertainment, walking
across the Bob Kerry Pedestrian Bridge, or strolling through Omaha’s historically revitalized neighborhoods, there are captivating
activities for all. Visitors and residents can take advantage of the Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium, which is consistently ranked as one of
the top five zoos in the world. Despite being ranked by US News as one of the Best Places to Live (28
^th) and Best Cities to
Raise a Family (7
^th), Omaha has a cost of living that is significantly lower than other comparable metropolitan areas in the
United States. To learn more, please see
www.visitomaha.com.

Application Process:

Please submit all applications and nominations electronically to the
University’s search consultant:

Danan Tsan, Vice President

Scott Healy & Associates

[email protected]

Complete applications should include the following:

1. Cover Letter
2. CV
3. Names,
   addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of a minimum of four references

Applications received by
April
24, 2023, will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position
is filled.

Creighton University is an EEO Employer.