- Provides leadership, vision, organization, processes and infrastructure for respective programs;
- Using the program's assessment plan, collects, analyzes, and develops improvement plans based on program metrics such as student learning outcomes, faculty workload and scholarly productivity, student satisfaction, graduation rates, licensure passing rates, employability, enrollments, etc. to assure program goals are being met; reports on outcome data as needed to various University constituents;
- Leads curriculum development and improvement efforts in concert with other disciplines as needed.
Local Program Operations
- Responsible for the development and maintenance of effective department operations including efficient workflow, achieving student learning outcomes; ensuring appropriate faculty numbers; assuring quality curriculum;
- Collaborates with Clinical Education department to assure quality clinical experiences for students;
- Participates in student recruiting efforts;
Faculty and Support Staff Leadership and Development
- Utilizes standards for effective job performance evaluates faculty effectiveness;
- Mentors and develops employees to maximize individual performance, builds future organizational leadership, and enhances teamwork;
Scholarly and Professional Development
- Stays abreast of educational best practices, policy changes and developments that may impact the program through attendance, and developing professional relationships at professional conferences, seminars and local, state and national organizations;
- Maintains visibility in respective professional organizations;
- Uses research and practice, theory and experience to foster professional development and student learning.
Fiscal Management
- Works closely with enrollment and admission departments to meet projected enrollment goals;
- Creates a sound budget and expenses for area(s) of responsibility;
- Manages program funds responsibly and equitably.
Core Management Responsibilities
- Leads local participation in the programmatic accreditation process; assures full compliance with federal, state and accrediting body standards and regulations;
- Maintains superior customer service to internal and external customers;
- Fosters a success-oriented; optimizes the health of the organization by building trust and accountability within the program and University community;
- Develops, communicates, and upholds University policies and procedures;
- Attends and participates in meetings where appropriate;
- Approves pre-requisite course substitutions and transfer credits
External Requirements
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Physical therapy degree required; Will have a doctoral degree (terminal degree);
- At least 5 years' experience teaching in the field of physical therapy and have earned a rank of Associate Professor or Professor;
- At least three years' experience as a chairperson or program director of an accredited program preferred;
- Demonstrated experience interpreting and managing complex accreditation or related processes relevant to regional, and teacher education standards, and assessment processes through which successful outcomes are consistently attained;
- Established record of scholarly productivity and University service;
- Prior experience with online and blended learning preferred;
- Established record of graduate student advising/mentoring including directing research projects;
- Exceptional leadership, communication and management skills;
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team, and to interact effectively with colleagues, administrators and faculty members and students, as well as external constituencies;
- Knowledge of fiscal management;
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION
- Eligibility for State licensure for Physical Therapy
Job Category
Academic Leadership
State/Province/Region
FL
Country
United States
Position Type
Faculty/Academics
Employment Type
Regular
Job Type
Full Time
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