Overview
Graduate Program Director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program at Old Dominion University. This is a full-time, 10-month faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (tenured/tenure-track) or Clinical Associate Professor, depending on qualifications and scholarly achievements.
The DPT program resides within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences in the Ellmer College of Health Sciences and graduates approximately 48 students annually. The faculty includes 11 full-time core members and supports an inclusive, collaborative academic environment that values interprofessional education and research excellence. Faculty in the DPT program also contribute to advising and instruction in the College's PhD program in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation.
Responsibilities
The Program Director plays a pivotal role in the academic life of the DPT program while maintaining a teaching and scholarship portfolio aligned with their areas of expertise and curriculum needs. Responsibilities also include mentoring students, contributing to program and university service, and engaging in ongoing professional development. We seek an inspirational and forward-thinking leader who demonstrates collaborative leadership, strategic clarity, and the ability to inspire innovation and growth of the program.
Location and Environment
Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Old Dominion University is a research-intensive, public institution with a strong commitment to community engagement, innovation, and academic excellence. The School of Rehabilitation Sciences offers a rich environment for collaboration and leadership across athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and recreational therapy within a supportive academic community.
Qualifications
- Active member of the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Knowledge of accreditation processes and CAPTE requirements.
- Experience with physical therapy education, curriculum design, and program evaluation.
- Experience in educational and/or practice administrative and fiscal management.
- Established record of impactful scholarship.
- Clinical expertise in neurorehabilitation, neuroscience, or cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation (Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy; Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy).