Confidential is hiring: Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy in Reading

Chair of the Department of Physical Therapy

About the Company

Established Catholic liberal arts education institution

Industry
Higher Education

Type
Educational Institution

Founded
1958

Employees
51-200

Specialties

• Real-World Learning Experiences
• World-Class Ethics and Character Development
• Community Engagement
• and Values Based Education

About the Role

The Company is seeking a Department Chair for its Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. The successful candidate will be a passionate and visionary leader, responsible for the management of the department, including faculty development, budget oversight, and resource allocation. This role involves close collaboration with interprofessional department peers and a commitment to the mission of the DPT program, which is to produce autonomous physical therapist clinicians who are critical thinkers, professional actors, and altruistic servers. The Department Chair will also be involved in strategic planning, ensuring that the program's curriculum and outcomes are in line with the demands of the educational marketplace and the evolving healthcare environment. Applicants for the Department Chair position at the company must hold an academic doctoral degree, be a licensed (or immediately eligible) physical therapist in the Commonwealth of PA, and have a strong background in the field. Core responsibilities include serving as core faculty within the program, engaging in teaching, scholarship, and service, and overseeing the continual assessment and improvement of various processes within the DPT program. The ideal candidate will be dedicated to academic excellence in physical therapy, with a proven track record of transformative and influential leadership. A passion for the development of ethical leaders with moral courage, in line with the Franciscan-based values of the institution, is essential.

Hiring Manager Title
Dean of the College of Health Sciences

Travel Percent
Less than 10%

Functions

• Education/Academic Administration
• Medical Care/Hospital Administration
• Strategy