Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director

Associate Professor, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Director

Grand Rapids, MI (Health Campus)

Full Time

R105131

Full-Time, 12-Month, Tenure-Stream Position. The Department of
Physical Therapy and Athletic Training within Grand Valley State
University's College of Health Professions invites applications for
a tenure-stream faculty position at the Associate Professor level
(or higher) to serve as the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program
Director. The start date for this position is August 2027.

Salary & Benefits:

Minimum starting salary of $125,000, commensurate with
experience

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental,
life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions,
wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of
hire.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• An earned post-professional doctoral degree and hold the rank

of Associate or Full Professor in an accredited DPT program.

• A strong understanding of higher education and contemporary

physical therapy practice, a record of effective administrative and
teaching experience as well as evidence of scholarship and service
activity.

• Currently licensed, or licensure eligible, as a physical

therapist in Michigan.

• Strong collaborative and collegial interpersonal relationships

with peers and students.

• Excellent time management and leadership skills.
• Supportive of goals to improve equity and inclusion within the

profession.

• Committed to supporting the mission, vision, goals and

objectives of the university, college, program, and the
profession.

Preferred Qualifications and Education:

• Previous experience as a program director and with the CAPTE

accreditation process

• Value diversity of people, ideas, and experiences.

Responsibilities - Essential Functions:

• Administration: oversight of program accreditation, budget,

admissions, assessment, and curriculum activities; support of
faculty development in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and
service.

• Teaching: instruction in the area of clinical expertise and

advising students.

• Scholarship: participate in independent scholarly activity and

direct graduate student research.

• Service: participate in college, university, community, and

professional service; represent the Grand Valley State University
physical therapy program in state, regional, and national physical
therapy education communities.

Department/Division: Department of Physical Therapy and
Athletic Training in the College of Health Professions. The
physical therapy program offers a 3-year Doctor of Physical Therapy
(DPT) degree that is fully accredited through April 30, 2034. This
well-established, highly respected program is housed in a
state-of-the-art facility with access to adequate space for
instructional (both lecture and laboratory), research, and
simulation purposes. The Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is
situated on a growing health campus within the rapidly expanding
healthcare corridor of Grand Rapids, Michigan. Opportunities exist
for clinical and scholarly interprofessional collaboration with
faculty from other programs within the College of Health
Professions and the University, as well as with healthcare
professionals from community institutions. For additional
information visit our website at www.gvsu.edu/pt.

How to Apply: Please include a cover letter, Curriculum
Vitae and brief statements outlining your leadership, scholarship
and research experiences, and teaching philosophy. The online
application will allow you to attach these documents
electronically. On the application, you will be required to provide
names, phone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three professional
references. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to
submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need
assistance, call Human Resources at 616-331-2215. For additional
information, contact Jon Rose, Search Chair at
rosej@gvsu.edu.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States
and must not require sponsorship now or in the future.

Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will
begin immediately, and the posting may be closed at any time at the
discretion of the University. Although the position will remain
open until filled, applications submitted by February 15, 2027 will
receive priority consideration. The successful candidate will begin
the position in August 2027.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to
perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical
stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The
requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill
and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. The information contained in this job description is for
compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by
the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act
of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit
discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide
reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with
disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD
Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or
1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal
Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity
for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
University policy extends protections to additional
identities.

To apply, visit https://gvsu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Grand-Rapids-MI-Health-Campus/Associate-Professor--Doctor-of-Physical-Therapy-Program-Director_R105131-1

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