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Lewis University is seeking an Academic Program Director for the new Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. This opportunity will
allow the successful candidate to design, develop, and implement this program that will be housed on the Romeoville campus. The Program
Director (PD) will report to the Department of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences Chair and will work with the Dean of the College of
Nursing and Health Sciences to achieve these goals. The PD will provide leadership in managing, planning, and implementing
the DPT program in support of the College and/or Departmental goals in order to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation
and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes to meet placement expectations. The PD will be involved in curriculum
development and coordination, shaping the clinical practice experiences, setting and promoting the program’s research initiatives, and
recruiting and retaining faculty. S/he will participate in, determine teaching assignments using a blended instructional approach combining
face-to-face instruction with on-line instruction (as applicable), selection of faculty, and selection/coordination of program-specific
instructional spaces. The PD will provide professional leadership and support, serving as a mentor and facilitator
for DPT faculty; and cultivate an environment that fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility. Additional duties
include the day-to-day management of the program’s activities, providing faculty specific teaching assignments, assisting faculty with
setting goals, leading and supporting program research efforts, supervising program staff, and preparing and administering program budgets
and resources. The preferred candidate will be student-centered with excellent interpersonal skills and seeking a leadership opportunity to
direct the efforts of a collegial faculty.
Responsibilities
Responsible to model the University
Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the
University’s Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the
University’s Mission and Catholic and Lasallian higher education.
Teaching Functions
-May teach up to a
half-time teaching load in area of expertise based upon the program’s needs.
half-time teaching load in area of expertise based upon the program’s needs.
-Delivers curriculum in accordance with
approved syllabi, according to CAPTE standards
approved syllabi, according to CAPTE standards
-May utilize blended instructional approach, a combination of face-to-face
instruction and on-line instruction.
instruction and on-line instruction.
-Ensures that each course aligns with the mission Lewis University.
-Ensures all
the components of courses are set up, including but not limited to the syllabus, reading and work assignments, and evaluation mechanisms
(e.g., quizzes, exams)
the components of courses are set up, including but not limited to the syllabus, reading and work assignments, and evaluation mechanisms
(e.g., quizzes, exams)
Administrative Functions
Faculty Oversight
Student Outcomes
Professional Development
** See job description on website for full list of responsibilities
Minimum
Qualifications
Qualifications
-An earned academic doctoral degree (DPT or equivalent in a closely related biomedical science field
to physical therapy) and/or M.D.
to physical therapy) and/or M.D.
-A minimum of five years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three
years of full-time experience in a physical therapist education program.
years of full-time experience in a physical therapist education program.
-Holds or is eligible to hold the rank of Associate
Professor or Professor.
Professor or Professor.
-A strong record of peer-reviewed publications/scholarship (Every effort has been made to identify the
essential functions of this position. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to
perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is an
essential function of the position.)
Preferred Qualifications
-A physical therapist (DPT and/or
PT) who is licensed or regulated in any United States jurisdiction as a Physical Therapist and is eligible for licensure in the state of
Illinois
PT) who is licensed or regulated in any United States jurisdiction as a Physical Therapist and is eligible for licensure in the state of
Illinois
-Academic administrative experience including evidence of preparing and administering program budgets and
resources
resources
-Active research in an area closely associated with Physical Therapy
-Experience with program
accreditation
accreditation
-Outstanding interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills
-A commitment to
supporting research efforts in the program that are consistent with the College’s Strategic Plan
supporting research efforts in the program that are consistent with the College’s Strategic Plan
-A commitment to
recruiting a diverse student body and faculty to the DPT program
recruiting a diverse student body and faculty to the DPT program
-A desire to develop as an academic leader
Work Hours
Full-time; this is a faculty appointment with summer administrative responsibilities. Academic rank and
salary are commensurate with experience.
salary are commensurate with experience.
