Graduate Program Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

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Job Title Graduate Program Director, Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Department SCHOOL OF PHYSICAL THERAPY & ATHLETIC TRAINING

Position Number F0235A

Job Description

Join a Dynamic Leadership Team at Old Dominion University as Graduate Program Director for the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. Old Dominion University ( ODU ) invites visionary leaders to apply for the position of Graduate Program Director for our accredited Doctor of Physical Therapy ( DPT ) program. This is a full-time, 10-month faculty appointment at the rank of Associate Professor (tenured / tenure-track) or Clinical Associate Professor, depending on qualifications and scholarly achievements. The DPT program resides within a thriving academic environment, the School of Rehabilitation Sciences in the Ellmer College of Health Sciences, and graduates approximately 48 students annually. Our faculty includes 11 dedicated full-time core members, supported by an inclusive, collaborative academic environment that values interprofessional education, and research excellence. Faculty in the DPT program also contribute to advising and instruction in the College’s PhD program in Kinesiology and Rehabilitation.

The Program Director plays a pivotal role in the academic life of the DPT program while maintaining a teaching and scholarship portfolio aligned with their areas of expertise, passion, and our curriculum needs. Responsibilities also include mentoring students, contributing to program and university service, and engaging in ongoing professional development. We are seeking an inspirational and forward-thinking leader who demonstrates collaborative leadership, strategic clarity, and inspires innovation and growth of our successful program.

Located in Norfolk, Virginia, Old Dominion University is a research-intensive, public institution with a strong commitment to community engagement, innovation, and academic excellence. The School of Rehabilitation Sciences offers a rich environment for collaboration and leadership across athletic training, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and recreational therapy, within a supportive and engaged academic community.

You’ll join a university that values integrity, creativity, inclusivity, and excellence and a DPT program that is poised for its next phase of growth, impact, and innovation. We are committed to faculty success, mentorship, and mission-driven education that prepares graduates to lead and transform the field of physical therapy.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and / or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

Academic doctoral degree (PhD or equivalent); Eligible for the rank of Associate Professor or Clinical Associate Professor

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience, including at least three years as a core faculty member in a CAPTE -accredited entry-level DPT program

Record of excellence in teaching and mentorship

Demonstrated effective communication skills

Licensed physical therapist in any US jurisdiction and eligible for Virginia licensure

Preferred Qualifications

Active member of the American Physical Therapy Association.

Knowledge of accreditation processes and CAPTE requirements.

Experience with physical therapy education, curriculum design, and program evaluation.

Experience in educational and / or practice administrative and fiscal management.

Established record of impactful scholarship.

Clinical expertise in neurorehabilitation, neuroscience, or cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation (Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Neurologic Physical Therapy; Board-Certified Clinical Specialist in Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Physical Therapy).

Conditions of Employment

All final candidates will be required to successfully pass a criminal background check prior to beginning employment.

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 08 / 29 / 2025

Application Review Date 10 / 17 / 2025

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply at https : / / jobs.odu.edu / postings / 23820

and attach the following with their online application :

A letter of application addressing interest in and qualifications

A current curriculum vitae

A statement of scholarly interests and accomplishments

A statement of teaching philosophy and approaches.

Unofficial graduate transcripts

Names, email addresses and telephone numbers of three references from academic and professional sources.

Interested applicants may also contact the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Ryan McCann (rmccann@odu.edu), directly for further information. The positions will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly Yes

Reasonable Accommodation Request

If you are an individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodation, please contact the Division of Talent Management and Culture at (757)683-3141.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

Old Dominion University is a residential, research-extensive public institution with a total student enrollment of about 25,000 students, approximately 6,000 of whom are graduate students. Old Dominion University is a minority serving institution ( MIS ); one third of the students are from minority backgrounds and over 1,100 are international students from 94 countries. Old Dominion University has a diverse faculty of over 750, of which 40% are women. The University’s primary campus is located in Norfolk, VA, one of the seven cities that make up the historic Hampton Roads region of Virginia which, with a diverse population of 1.7 million, is a major recreation area and home to the Port of Virginia and the largest naval base in the world.

About the Department

In addition to the DPT Program, the School of Rehabilitation Sciences offers a Doctor of Occupational Therapy program, a Master of Athletic Training program, an undergraduate Recreational Therapy program, and participates in a college-wide Kinesiology and Rehabilitation doctoral program. ODU recently merged with Eastern Virginia Medical School to form the new Macon & Joan Brock Virginia Health Sciences. This has created an exciting new collaborative environment with the programs available from each entity.

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