Mary Baldwin University Hiring for Physical Therapy Program Director at Fisherville, VA Full Time

Physical Therapy Program Director

Mary
Baldwin University (MBU), in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates (SH & A), invites
nominations and applications from candidates who share MBU’s passion for inclusive education to apply for the full-time ranked
position of Physical Therapy Program Director. The position is located at MBU’s branch campus at the Murphy Deming
College of Health Sciences (MDCHS) in Fishersville, Virginia. The Physical Therapy Program Director position is a full-time, 12-month
faculty member who has additional administrative responsibilities that include curriculum development, accreditation processes, planning and
policy development, recruiting, orienting, and evaluating faculty, and generally providing rigorous standards for academic quality. This
position reports to the Vice President/Dean of the College of Health Sciences.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Curriculum development, including courses, class structure, and content that is not only current and appropriate, but also meets
  accreditation standards;
• Maintain accreditation standards and oversee program accreditation activities;
• Planning and
  policy development, including establishing governance structures and program handbooks;
• Manage faculty and staff recruitment,
  professional development, evaluation, and retention;
• Assign and monitor faculty and staff responsibilities;
• Develop
  faculty and support their teaching, scholarship, and service priorities;
• Establish partnerships for clinical education and support
  the Director of Clinical Education to ensure ongoing excellence in clinical placements;
• Manage program budget, taking into
  consideration long and short-term planning initiatives;
• Remain current in the field to ensure the quality of the program;
• Participate in admissions, marketing, fund-raising, and other functions that support the program, as well as oversee student
  recruitment, selection, evaluation, advisement, retention and professional development;
• Represent program to College administrators
  and negotiate for program needs;
• Foster an academic climate that facilitates student, faculty and staff learning as well as
  professional growth;
• Develop and distribute reports for internal and external audiences;
• Collaborate with other
  departments and divisions to increase learning opportunities and decrease duplication of services;
• Foster beneficial relationships
  with professional and consumer communities, including state and national professional organizations, health care providers, community
  leaders, community at large, and other entities as appropriate;
• Direct effort and attention to teaching and learning processes used
  throughout the curriculum, promoting student-centered pedagogies and excellence in student advising;
• Keep faculty informed about
  the education program, pertinent policies and procedures, and changes influenced by accreditation;
• Monitor a changing health care
  delivery system and advise the VP of Health Sciences and faculty of changing trends and potential impact on student enrollment, instruction,
  curriculum design, and clinical education;
• Maintain partial teaching load as negotiated with the Dean.

Minimum Qualifications:

• An earned academic doctoral (PhD, EdD, DSc) degree;
• Licensed or eligible
  for licensure as a physical therapist in Virginia;
• Minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of
  three years full-time experience in a physical therapist education program;
• Currently at the rank of associate professor or higher,
  or eligible for the rank of associate professor;
• A record of excellence in academic leadership and teaching;
• A strong
  teaching dossier that includes a statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations, and a record of previous teaching accomplishments and
  innovations submitted as part of the application;
• Exceptional leadership skills, including an ability to work effectively within a
  team that is comprised of multiple stakeholders such as faculty, senior administration, staff, and students;
• Demonstrated ability
  to provide support and mentorship as an advocate for change and new ideas;
• A willingness to engage with the institution and the
  faculty to share knowledge and expertise in their subject area.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with interprofessional education models and open to working collaboratively across health professions programs;
• Experiences in various learning technologies;
• Demonstrated expertise in various Learning Management Systems especially
  Canvas;
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint);
• Proficiency with Apple IOS
  products.

About the DPT Program:

The Doctor of
Physical Therapy (DPT) program will prepare the student as an entry-level physical therapist who can work in any practice setting upon
graduation and licensure. Course content is offered through innovative teaching and learning, integrating current technologies in a new
building designed specifically for health sciences education.The DPT program focuses on developing the important skills of critical
thinking, theapplication of evidence-based practice, optimization of patient outcomes, and delivery of compassionate care.The Murphy Deming
College of Health Sciences has an emphasis on interprofessional education, meaning students from various health professions will learn
collaboratively in class, lab, and through service in local and regional community settings.The DPT program is fully accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

About the Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences:

In 2014, MBU founded the beautiful Murphy Deming
College of Health Science branch campus in Fishersville, Virginia. Building upon MBU’s historic mission in the liberal arts and
sciences and ethos of leadership and service, MDCHS offers professional health programs that emphasize superior education in an
ever-changing healthcare environment. The College currently serves students in doctoral level PT and OT programs, masters level PA and
online MHA and MSN programs, an online RN to BSN program, and other undergraduate health degrees. The College is currently developing new
programs and expanding current offerings.

About Mary Baldwin University:

Founded in 1842, MBU has a proud
legacy of innovating to best serve students as the world changes. MBU is a small, coeducational university offering a range of degree
programs from bachelor to doctoral. The University serves a diverse student population on the main campus in historic Staunton, Virginia, at
MDCHS in nearby Fishersville, and MBU Online. MBU offers unique opportunities for students to become leaders in the classroom, community,
workplace, and in their own lives. In 1977, MBU was the first college in Virginia to create a program for women and men to earn their
degrees later in life. With the opening of the College of Health Sciences in 2014, MBU established one of the first dozen doctoral programs
of occupational therapy in the nation. In 2017, the University expanded on its long tradition of student-centered excellence to welcome its
first residential men to campus. However, MBU also continues to offer special residential programs open only to women, including the Program
for the Exceptionally Gifted and the Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership. Together MBU’s students, faculty, staff, and
alumni create a community dedicated to bringing out the best in small, private education.

About Fishersville,
VA:

The Murphy Deming College of Health Sciences is located in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley and at a crossroads of
culture and beautiful natural scenery. The hilltop campus is designed with a healthy lifestyle in mind with walking trails, access to
fitness facilities, and amazing mountain views. Fishersville is just a short drive from Staunton, named among Smithsonian magazine’s
“20 Best Small Towns in America,” brimming simultaneously with historical architecture, cultural attractions, eclectic shops,
and foodie-friendly dining. Nearby Waynesboro is home to the Shenandoah Valley Art Center. Travel a bit farther east on I-64 to discover an
abundance of music, fine arts, theatre, and historic offerings in Charlottesville.

Application Process:

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

Danan Tsan,
Vice President

Scott Healy & Associates

[email protected]

A complete application should include the following:

1. Letter of
   application addressing qualifications, personal characteristics, and responsibilities;
2. Updated CV;
3. Teaching dossier that
   includes a statement of teaching philosophy, course evaluations, and a record of previous teaching accomplishments and innovations;
4. Three professional references with contact information.

Applications received by July 25, 2022 will
receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Mary Baldwin University does not discriminate on the basis of sex (except that only women are admitted to Mary Baldwin College for
Women), nor does the University discriminate on the basis of race, national or ethnic origin, color, age, disability, religion,
veteran’s status, or sexual orientation in its educational programs, admissions, co-curricular or other activities, or employment
practices.