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JOB TITLE: Program Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Phoenix Metro Campus- AZ DEPARTMENT: Doctor of Physical Therapy – Arizona LOCATION: Hybrid – Remote (Phoenix, AZ) FLSA STATUS: Exempt, Full-Time SUPERVISOR: Dean, College of Health Professions SALARY RANGE: $141,000 - $175,000 The Position: The Program Director provides academic and strategic leadership for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Phoenix Metro Campus and serves to support and advocate for the goals and mission of the Program and University. They will: • Lead, manage, and oversee all program functions, including curriculum development, student instruction and progression, faculty performance evaluation and development, program assessment, and accreditation. • Promote and achieve program, faculty, and student goals and outcomes to demonstrate excellence and growth in academics, scholarship, and service. • Develop and maintain collaborative professional relationships with administrative departments, accrediting bodies, and institutional and clinical partnerships. • Exhibit strong interpersonal and leadership skills, organization skills, faculty and staff management skills, and communication and collaboration skills in the performance of all duties. SCU has partnered with Evidence in Motion (EIM), to help develop, launch, and administer the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. EIM is a leading provider of hybrid healthcare education that seeks to unlock transformative potential through its unique healthcare education model and approach. Collaborating with EIM allows the Program Director to work collaboratively with experienced professionals who are dedicated to helping achieve SCU’s programmatic goals. Remote Opportunity: Travel to campus will be required a minimum of two times per term. Travel costs will be covered by the University. Qualifications: • Earned terminal academic doctorate (i.e., Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc.) in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities from a regionally accredited institution. • Eligible for senior faculty rank (Associate Professor or higher), with experience consistent with the University system for designated faculty rank. • A minimum of 6 years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited entry-level physical therapist education program. • Applicable experience in leadership (DPT program leadership experience and/or demonstrated successful leadership experience with the CAPTE accreditation process are preferred). • Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the profession of Physical Therapy. • Licensed, or eligible for licensure, as a Physical Therapist in Arizona. • Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels. About the Institution: Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is a regionally accredited, nonprofit institution specializing in healthcare education. SCU is dedicated to its core values of integrative health, evidence-based practice, health equity, and inclusivity. The mission of Southern California University of Health Sciences (SCU) is to educate students as competent, caring, and successful healthcare practitioners and professionals. An SCU education equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge for their chosen profession while also providing a deep appreciation for integrative, whole-person health. SCU’s enrollment increased 79% in four years. The University is at an exciting inflection point as it intentionally positions itself to become one of the leading integrative health institutions in the nation. Plans to expand program offerings and to enhance interprofessional education opportunities for students are deliberate and strategic as SCU trains students to meet the urgent need to work across disciplines and professions and navigate a variety of philosophies, practices, and treatment options. Why Consider the Opportunity: • Dynamic university with an integrative health emphasis. SCU’s educational opportunities center around integrative health, interprofessional education, and interdisciplinary practice. The curriculum features a perspective on health and well-being that permeates all educational and health service offerings within the campus community. • High-level support from EIM. Collaborating with Evidence in Motion (EIM), a trusted partner in advancing healthcare education, provides the Program Director the support and expertise to successfully build an effective and innovative Physical Therapy program. • Culture. The University has a collaborative, supportive, and collegial environment. An Honor Roll recipient of the Chronicle of Higher Education’s Best Places to Work, SCU has built a community of shared respect and welcomes a diversity of ideas, beliefs, and cultures. Remote About the Company: Southern California University