Tenured Faculty - Doctor of Physical Therapy Program Director - Rochester Institute of Technology : Job Details

Detailed Job DescriptionThe College of Health Sciences and Technology at the Rochester Institute of Technology is initiating a Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) and invites applications and nominations for the full-time, 12-month, tenure-track position of Program Director and an academic rank commensurate with experience in teaching and/or scholarship at the Associate Professor level or higher. The DPT program will be housed in the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition, joining the Nutrition and Exercise Science undergraduate programs and Health and Well-being Management graduate program. The program is planned to meet CAPTE accreditation requirements.The Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) is responsible for developing and implementing the program, attaining and maintaining CAPTE accreditation. This includes curriculum planning and development, designing and management of facility resources, recruiting and hiring faculty and staff. Excellence in teaching and scholarship activities is expected in addition to program leadership and the detailed management of clinical experiences and student progress required to retain CAPTE accreditation. Experience with college pedagogical methods including online course delivery is anticipated. As the Director of a new program, significant collaboration with university offices and involvement in enhancing program visibility and student recruitment and retention are expected.We are seeking an individual who has the ability and interest in contributing to a community committed to student-centeredness; professional development and scholarship; integrity and ethics; respect, diversity and pluralism; innovation and flexibility; and teamwork and collaboration. Select to view links to RIT's core values, honor code, and statement of diversity.The ideal candidate will have experience incorporating technology and artificial intelligence into physical therapy practice, education, and research. We are particularly interested in candidates who can leverage these advancements to drive innovation in the program, enhance clinical outcomes, and collaborate with other disciplines to shape the future of healthcare education.Required Application DocumentsCover Letter, Curriculum Vitae or Resume, List of References, Research Statement, Statement of Diversity Contribution, Statement of Teaching PhilosophyAdditional DetailsIn compliance with NYS's Pay Transparency Act, the salary range for this position is listed above. Rochester Institute of Technology considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as, market and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The hiring process for this position may require a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle records check. Any verbal or written offer made is contingent on satisfactory results, as determined by Human Resources. RIT does not discriminate. RIT promotes and values diversity, pluralism and inclusion in the work place. RIT provides equal opportunity to all qualified individuals and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, age, marital status, sex, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, veteran status or disability in its hiring, admissions, educational programs and activities. RIT provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities under the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, the New York Human Rights Law, or similar applicable law. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact the Human Resources office at 585-###-#### or email your request to [email protected]. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.How To ApplyApply online at search openings, then Keyword Search 9290. Please submit your application, curriculum vitae, cover letter addressing the listed qualifications and upload the following attachments:

• A brief teaching philosophy
• Contribution to Diversity Statement
• Statement of approach to program development and administration, including how to incorporate technology into training and research
• The name, mailing address, email address and phone number for three professional references

You can contact the search committee with questions on the position by emailing Christopher Alterio at [email protected] Minimum Qualifications

• Academic doctoral degree (e.g., PhD, EdD, DSc, DPT)
• Licensed or eligible for physical therapy licensure in New York state;
• Knowledge of physical therapy accreditation criteria from CAPTE and state agency regulations;
• Administrative experience related to program planning, implementation, assessment, and management, preferably a DPT program;
• Demonstrated competence with fiscal and facility planning, personnel recruitment and management, arranging and monitoring clinical collaborations including related contractual negotiations;
• A record of excellent teaching skills in a higher education;
• Scholarship/research/publication experience and record appropriate for appointed academic rank;
• Strong written and oral communication skills and interpersonal skills to apply to inter-professional education development;
• Commitment to diversity and equity practices in all aspects of the DPT program.
• Ability to contribute in meaningful ways to the college's continuing commitment to cultural diversity, pluralism, and individual differences.

Department/College DescriptionRIT's College of Health Sciences and Technology is poised to transform the quality, safety, and affordability of health care. By combining technology and medicine, the college seeks to educate 21st-century healthcare professionals, develop new patient-focused programs and systems, effectively assess community needs, and develop and apply innovative healthcare delivery practice. The College of Health Sciences and Technology will build on a foundation of liberal arts and basic sciences. Students will gain advanced knowledge in theoretical science and practical applications in experiential learning environments. These experiences will prepare students to serve humanity as practitioners, scientists, and leaders through their contribution to, and the provision of, high-quality patient care, healthcare service, and/or applied translational biomedical research.Envisioned as an opportunity to develop new approaches to better enable and prepare healthcare practitioners to take advantage of the future of technology embedded care and support, the College of Health Sciences and Technology consists of 3 academic units: the Department of Clinical Health Professions, the Department of Medical Sciences, Health, and Management, and the Wegmans School of Health and Nutrition and offers BS degrees in Biomedical Sciences, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Dietetics and Nutrition, Exercise Science, Nutritional Sciences, and Physician Assistant (BS/MS) and graduate degrees in Health Systems Management (MS), Health and Well-Being Management (MS), Medical Illustration (MFA) and a PhD internship program in Clinical Psychology. Rochester Institute of Technology has an affiliation with Rochester Regional Health. The program director will be the liaison with Rochester Regional Health to manage the program and for collaborations in teaching, research, and clinical practice.