Program Lead, Doctor of Physical Therapy College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

Grand Canyon University!  One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of the Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona. GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University.

The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions at Grand Canyon University is seeking an innovative faculty member to lead our new Doctor of Physical Therapy program.  As a full-time Faculty Program Lead, you’ll be responsible for providing effective leadership for the program, the program faculty, and students to ensure high quality and accreditation/regulatory compliance.  The candidate should value education and interprofessional practice and support the mission of the university.

Are you a seasoned faculty member who is interested in advancing your career in physical therapy to lead a new hybrid program?; GCU has a strong college and university support system in place to mentor new leaders. If you think faculty leadership is your next career move, and want to be part of the ground campus program in Phoenix, AZ. This position requires presence on the Phoenix campus and is not a remote position. Contact deanna.lewis@gcu.edu to learn more.

This role is located at our main campus - 3300 W. Camelback Rd. Phoenix, Arizona.

What you will do:

• Assesses and reports on program metrics, such as faculty workload and scholarly productivity, student satisfaction, program graduates, graduation rates, enrollments, etc. to assure program goals are being met

• Develop and provide instruction consistent with the University’s course load requirements that incorporates current teaching methodologies, technologies and other trends that reflect advances in the requisite discipline educational instruction

• Engage students within classroom to stimulate discussions for collective learning as well as assist and actively mentor students outside classroom hours

• Incorporate relevant research resources and experiential activities to support course objectives, lectures and learning outcomes

• Assess student performance in areas like progress, professional behaviors and academic standing in accordance with University Assessment Practices and accreditation standards

• Assist with curriculum design and development; be a sound advocate for change to programs, curriculum and teaching methodologies/pedagogies

What you need:

• Active, unencumbered PT license in the state of Arizona

• An academic doctoral degree: PhD or EdD

• A minimum of six years full time higher education experience

• A minimum of three years full time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited entry-level physical therapist education program

• Has experience in:

  • Administration, management and leadership

  • Educational theory and methodology

  • Instructional design

  • Student evaluation

  • Outcome assessment

  • Fiscal management

  • Program evaluation, assessment and curriculum development

• Has prior engagement at the academy/academic institutional level

• Evidence of involvement in one’s professional area (e.g., membership in professional organizations, presentations, research and/or publications)

• Provides a positive example to faculty and students by supporting the University’s Mission, Doctrinal Statement, and Ethical Position Statement 

Bonus:

• Experience with accreditation (including CAPTE accreditation requirements)

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan

• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays

• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU sponsored events

• Free covered parking

• We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program

• Free on-site gyms on campus

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