Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Director - Northeastern University

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program Director

About the Opportunity:
The Department of Physical Therapy, Movement and Rehabilitation Sciences is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program director. The DPT program director has the opportunity to work closely with an interdisciplinary team of professionals throughout the School and University and help to advance initiatives such as the creation of dual degree programs (e.g., DPT-PhD, DPT-MPH, DPT-MA bioethics) that are deeply integrated into the Northeastern University Global Network.

At Northeastern University, we embrace a culture of respect, where each person is valued for their contribution and is treated fairly. We oppose all forms of racism. We support a culture that does not tolerate any form of discrimination and where each person may belong. We strive to have a diverse membership, one where each person is trained and mentored to promote their success.

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities will include teaching graduate courses, conducting an independent and externally funded research program, and participating in departmental, college, and university service. Qualified candidates must have expertise in, or a demonstrated commitment to, working with diverse student populations and/or in a culturally diverse work and educational environment.

Required responsibilities include leading the DPT program, evaluating faculty, securing professional development and growth opportunities for faculty, overseeing the budget, teaching within the program, developing and administering curriculum materials, facilitating curriculum change, collecting and interpreting programmatic data, and adhering to CAPTE accreditation guidelines.

Additionally, the program director is expected to:

• Oversee and provide content needed to ensure accuracy and compliance with governance and regulatory processes including curriculum governance/catalog updates, website updates, marketing materials, college database maintenance (e.g., programs list or accreditation information), professional licensure disclosures, accidental injury or liability insurance enrollment, PhD student funding as applicable, other program-specific consents and waivers, as applicable.
• Ensure timely submission of forms relating to students’ achievement of milestones or other academic needs (such as CPT approvals, PhD candidacy, thesis or dissertation milestones, responses to Office of Global Services, Co-Operative Education, etc.).
• Collaborate with Bouvé College Enrollment Management and Global Launch Services on strategic plans for program enrollment growth or sustainability across our global university system.
• Help to recruit and yield qualified students from diverse backgrounds and ensure that all correspondence with prospective and enrolled students is accurate and timely.
• In collaboration with Bouvé College Enrollment Management, evaluate applicants for admission to graduate and second degree programs and internal transfer applicants to undergraduate programs.
• In partnership with Office of Student Services, monitor academic standing and progression of all students enrolled in the program and complete graduation clearance processes as requested. Supervise or provide department-based professional student services, such as program-specific advising and guidance on professional licensure as applicable. Complete faculty advisor training program offered by Office of Student Services.
• Initiate and foster external relationships that are beneficial to the program and/or that inform program development, including with professional associations, clinical placement and internship sites, guest lecturers, industry leaders or program advisory board members, alumni, potential donors, and partner institutions for prospective applicants to the program.
• Represent the program at department, college and university events that relate to the viability and success of the program such as open houses, convocation, commencement and faculty meetings.
• Execute and oversee program assessment and evaluation; manage any professional accreditation and/or licensing review as needed by specific program; and/or university requirement. Oversee execution of the program’s assessment plan.
• Forecast and manage the allocation of program and university resources in collaboration with the Department Chair or School Dean (when applicable) including staff support and faculty teaching workload (within program and in collaboration with Associate Dean of Academic Affairs as needed for interdisciplinary programs).
• Class demand forecasting and optimal class scheduling (via the Courseleaf/CLSS system).
• Orient new faculty hires regarding program student learning outcomes and assessment and other matters specific to instruction within the program.
• Review part-time faculty evaluations with Unit Leader and make recommendations regarding future part-time faculty hiring.

Qualifications:

A successful applicant must have the following qualifications:

• Hold an active, unrestricted PT license in the state of Massachusetts by the appointment start date.
• Hold an earned academic doctoral degree (e.g., EdD, PhD).
• Be of the associate or full clinical professor rank.
• Have a minimum of 6 years full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of 3 years full-time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE accredited entry level physical therapist education program, by appointment start date.

Additional Information:

Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications, statements addressing the prompts below, and at least three reference letters. Applications will be reviewed beginning on October 1, 2024.

Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to contributing to improved equity, diversity, and inclusion. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the experiences, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your experience, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statements addressing the following prompts:

Please include the following statements as part of your application:

Scholarship statement:
Please describe the focus of your scholarship, including your area of focus, your recent publications and presentations, any funding you have received to support the work (if applicable), and your intention to sustain or increase your scholarly efforts as a faculty member at a very high research university.

Please also describe any scholarly projects you have undertaken with students, with the external community, and/or with individuals from marginalized groups. Finally, please outline the direction and projects you foresee pursuing in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences.

Teaching statement:
Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching in the Bouvé College of Health Sciences (including existing and proposed courses), and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a diverse cohort of undergraduate and graduate students.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Justice and Belonging Statement:
Please provide a statement of your contributions to diversity that describes your past experience, activities, and future plans to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, justice and belonging in your teaching, research, and service. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing marginalized communities in your field and be in alignment with Northeastern’s mission to reflect the diversity of the societies in which it maintains campuses and meet the educational needs and interests of its diverse population. Some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities. If that is the case, we recommend focusing on future plans in your statement. A more developed and substantial plan is expected for senior candidates.

Position Type: Academic

Additional Information:
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement, as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.