Job No. 155510
- Job Title:
- Department of Physical Therapy Education Chair/Program Director
- Employer:
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Elon University
- Location:
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Elon , NC
- Posting Date:
- 20-May-2025
- Description:
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The Chair/Program Director Responsibilities:
Administrative:
Manages the organization, administration, and continuous review analysis of the program.
Supervises faculty and staff in all activities related directly to the program.
Assigns and monitors faculty workload.
Promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in all facets of the role.
Is responsible for faculty recruitment and retention within the department.
Conducts annual performance appraisals of all staff and faculty.
Is responsible for departmental budgets to meet departmental goals and objectives.
Assists in student recruitment, admissions and retention.
Serves on the School of Health Sciences leadership team, creating a shared vision and commitment to strategic planning and institutional priorities.
Serves on Elon University committees based on policies described in the Faculty Handbook.
Serves as spokesperson for the department and participates in efforts at a state and national level that support the growth of the physical therapy profession.
Is responsible for activities related to Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) accreditation.
Educational:
Carries a reduced teaching load.
Plans and participates in student orientation.
Provides leadership and support for faculty development.
Coordinates the maintenance and review of program curricula.
Creates expectations and opportunities to enhance inclusive excellence within the DPTE and the School of Health Sciences.
Participates in the maintenance and review of all materials on the Elon University Department of Physical Therapy Education website, brochures, and student and faculty handbooks.
Qualifications:
Must have an earned academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc).
Holds an active license to practice Physical Therapy in the state of North Carolina or ability to gain licensure within 6 months of hire.
Minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a core faculty member or as a program director in a CAPTE-accredited program.
Required previous successful experience includes:
Academic program administration
Classroom/clinical teaching
Ability to establish curricula and implement pedagogy that will emphasize engaged learning
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence in all aspects of practice
Maintains a record of ongoing scholarly activity
Experience with budget development and management
Knowledge of the (CAPTE) accreditation process
Support for faculty development
Demonstrated commitment to student success
Exceptional communication skills
Miscellaneous Requirements:
Maintains North Carolina physical therapy licensure.
Other duties as assigned.
About Elon University:
Elon University is a selective, mid-sized private university renowned nationally as a model for engaged and experiential learning. Located in central North Carolina, the University is recognized as one of the nation's most beautiful collegiate environments. Students work closely with faculty who are teacher-scholar-mentors. The curriculum is grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences and complemented by nationally accredited professional and graduate programs.
With a focus on teaching and student success, Elon was recently honored to be ranked among the top universities in the nation by US News & World Report, receiving a #1 ranking for undergraduate teaching and a #13 ranking for "most innovative" University.
The University is comprised of six schools that serve a selective student body of over 6,000. Elon is one of only seven private universities in the country with accredited schools of business, communications, education, law, and health sciences, plus a chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, the nation's oldest and most prestigious academic honor society.