Program Director Doctor of Physical Therapy Program - Hanover College
The Hanover College Doctor of Physical Therapy Program (DPT) invites applications for an innovative and visionary leader to serve as Program Director. This 12-month administrative position is open to individuals with a faculty rank of Associate Professor or Professor and offers an exciting opportunity to advance a program that combines the flexibility of online/remote education with the hands-on learning of in-person immersive lab experiences.
Fostering a warm and welcoming environment while upholding academic rigor, the Program Director cultivates a culture of respect and high performance. Through strong relationships within and across departments, this leader advances process improvement, collaboratively solves problems, and consistently models collegiality. The Program Director champions the program’s mission of academic excellence, innovation, lifelong learning, and service, inspiring students, faculty, and staff to fulfill their professional aspirations of serving others.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide vision and strategic leadership for the DPT program in alignment with Hanover College’s mission.
- Recruit, mentor, and support professional development of faculty and staff; foster a collaborative academic culture that promotes excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
- Oversee delivery of a contemporary, evidence-based curriculum that meets accreditation standards and achieves program goals and expected outcomes.
- Support innovation in hybrid teaching and learning while ensuring program outcomes and licensure readiness.
- Ensure student support systems are in place to promote academic achievement, professional development, and wellness.
- Use assessment data and community of interest feedback to guide continuous improvement in curriculum, instruction, and student outcomes.
- Develop, maintain, and uphold administrative and academic regulations, policies, and procedures that meet accreditation standards and achieve program goals and expected outcomes.
- Oversee program budget and allocate resources to support academic, clinical, and operational needs.
- Travel to on-site lab immersions to support the students and faculty.
- Represent the DPT Program to Hanover College, the community, and the profession of physical therapy; attend designated College activities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Earned terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for leadership
- Senior faculty rank (Associate Professor or higher), with experience consistent with the Hanover College system for the designated faculty rank
- Six years of experience in higher education, with at least three years as a full-time core faculty member in a physical therapy program
- Leadership and CAPTE accreditation experience
- Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds, including students, administration, faculty, and staff
- Licensed or eligible for physical therapist licensure in Indiana
About Hanover College and the Surrounding Area
Hanover College is a premier, nationally recognized liberal arts institution that has core strengths in the natural and life sciences, education, and business. Founded in 1827, Hanover is Indiana's oldest private, four-year college and sits on a beautiful 650-acre campus overlooking the Ohio River. Hanover's 1200 undergraduate and graduate students participate in a distinctive intellectual, challenging, and supportive community whose members value transformative learning, meaningful service, and lifelong inquiry. For more details on the college, visit: http://www.hanover.edu
Hanover College is located in Southeastern Indiana, adjacent to the picturesque city of Madison, home to a historical downtown, an inviting riverfront and Clifty Falls State Park. The city of 12,000 people was recently named the top place in Indiana to raise a family and was named Best Small Town in the Midwest by USA Today. Madison bills itself as "Indiana's Music City" with multiple live music venues and hosts several outdoor music festivals throughout the year. Madison's downtown business district is one of the country's largest National Historic Landmark Districts and was the 2024 Great American Main Street Award Winner. Madison is also home to a group of manufacturing companies that have consistently engaged with and supported our engineering students. Madison hosts frequent events and concerts, including the Madison Regatta, the Ribberfest Blues Festival, and the Chautauqua Festival of Art. The College is also within driving distance of three major cities: Louisville (45 minutes), Cincinnati (75 minutes), and Indianapolis (90 minutes).