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Old Dominion University

Graduate Program Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

🇺🇸 Norfolk, VA

🕑 Full-Time

💰 TBD

💻 Project Management

🗓️ August 29th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

Old Dominion University is hiring a Graduate Program Director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. The role involves leading the DPT program, maintaining a teaching and scholarship portfolio, mentoring students, contributing to service, and fostering innovative growth within an interprofessional academic environment.

Highlights

  • Lead and manage the accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program within the School of Rehabilitation Sciences.
  • Maintain a teaching and scholarship portfolio aligned with expertise and curriculum needs.
  • Mentor students and contribute to program and university service and development.
  • Requires academic doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent) and eligibility for Associate or Clinical Associate Professor rank.
  • Minimum six years of full-time higher education experience including at least three years as core faculty in a CAPTE-accredited DPT program.
  • Licensed physical therapist in any US jurisdiction and eligible for Virginia licensure.
  • Preferred qualifications include membership in the American Physical Therapy Association, knowledge of accreditation and CAPTE requirements, and experience in curriculum design and program evaluation.
  • Experience with educational/practice administrative and fiscal management is preferred.
  • Clinical expertise in neurorehabilitation, neuroscience, or cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation is desirable.
  • The position is a full-time, 10-month faculty appointment with tenured/tenure-track or clinical status, with a telework option and requires passing a criminal background check prior to employment.