Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director

The Hanover College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) invites applications for an innovative and visionary leader to serve as Program Director. This 12-month administrative position is open to individuals with a faculty rank of Associate Professor or Professor and offers an exciting opportunity to advance a program that combines the flexibility of online/remote education with the hands-on learning of in-person immersive lab experiences.Fostering a warm and welcoming environment while upholding academic rigor, the Program Director cultivates a culture of respect and high performance. Through strong relationships within and across departments, this leader advances process improvement, collaboratively solves problems, and consistently models collegiality. The Program Director champions the program’s mission of academic excellence, innovation, lifelong learning, and service, inspiring students, faculty, and staff to fulfill their professional aspirations of serving others.Key Responsibilities:Provide vision and strategic leadership for the DPT program in alignment with Hanover College’s mission.Recruit, mentor, and support professional development of faculty and staff; foster a collaborative academic culture that promotes excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.Oversee delivery of a contemporary, evidence-based curriculum that meets accreditation standards and achieves program goals and expected outcomes.Support innovation in hybrid teaching and learning while ensuring program outcomes and licensure readiness.Ensure student support systems are in place to promote academic achievement, professional development, and wellness.Use assessment data and community of interest feedback to guide continuous improvement in curriculum, instruction, and student outcomes.Develop, maintain, and uphold administrative and academic regulations, policies, and procedures that meet accreditation standards and achieve program goals and expected outcomes.Oversee program budget and allocate resources to support academic, clinical, and operational needs.Travel to on-site lab immersions to support the students and faculty.Represent the DPT Program to Hanover College, the community, and the profession of physical therapy; attend designated College activities.Required Qualifications:Earned terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for leadershipSenior faculty rank (Associate Professor or higher), with experience consistent with the Hanover College system for the designated faculty rankSix years of experience in higher education, with at least three years as a full-time core faculty member in a physical therapy programLeadership and CAPTE accreditation experienceDemonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, and staffLicensed or eligible for physical therapist licensure in IndianaPreferred Qualifications:Previous Program Director experience with a track record of supporting student success, faculty development, enrollment, and licensure pass ratesA Program Director who can embrace Hanover's institutional culture and understands Hanover's accelerated and hybrid model of DPT educationProven experience as a strong tea builder and collaborator. A leader and communicator who inspires faculty, staff and students to be their bestSignificant CAPTE accreditation experience with Annual reports, reaccreditation, compliance reports, and program assessmentReview of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.