Department Head, Physical Therapy

1 week ago

Dahlonega, Georgia, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Job Title:

Department Head, Physical Therapy

Job Summary:

The University of North Georgia is seeking a highly qualified Department Head for the Physical Therapy program. The successful candidate will be responsible for leading the department in achieving its academic and research goals, while also providing strategic direction and oversight for the program.

Responsibilities:
  • Department Leadership:
    • Develop and implement a long-term vision for the department that aligns with the university's mission and goals.
    • Assess the department's progress in meeting its goals and make recommendations for improvement.
    • Ensure compliance with all relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
  • Department Curriculum:
    • Develop and implement curriculum changes to ensure the program remains relevant and effective.
    • Coordinate the development of new courses and programs.
    • Ensure that all curriculum changes are approved by the relevant university committees.
  • Department Operations:
    • Oversee the daily operations of the department, including budgeting and resource management.
    • Develop and implement policies and procedures to ensure efficient and effective department operations.
    • Ensure that all departmental activities are aligned with the university's mission and goals.
  • Budgeting:
    • Develop and manage the department's budget to ensure effective resource allocation.
    • Monitor and analyze departmental expenses to ensure compliance with university policies and procedures.
  • Personnel:
    • Recruit, hire, and evaluate departmental faculty and staff.
    • Develop and implement policies and procedures for personnel management.
  • Students:
    • Develop and implement strategies to recruit and retain students in the program.
    • Ensure that all students receive a high-quality education and are prepared for their careers.
  • Management and Department Recordkeeping:
    • Ensure that all departmental records are accurate and up-to-date.
    • Develop and implement policies and procedures for recordkeeping.
Requirements:
  • A physical therapist with an active, unencumbered license in Georgia.
  • An earned academic doctoral degree (PhD preferred).
  • A minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience, with a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited entry-level physical therapist education program.
  • Demonstrated leadership experience in academia.
  • Documented strong performance in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Preferred CAPTE accreditation experience.
  • Preferred experience in administration of programs in higher education, including strategic planning, budgeting, operations, and collaboration with colleagues.
  • Knowledge of programs within the department, including requirements, policy, procedure, operation, and management; accreditation requirements generally and specifically those that apply to the Southern Association for the Accreditation of Colleges and Schools (SACS) and CAPTE.
Required Documents:
  • Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, and Transcripts.
  • Contact information for three professional references.
USG Core Values:

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards.

Institutional Values:

The University of North Georgia, a regional multi-campus institution and premier senior military college, provides a culture of academic excellence in a student-focused environment that includes quality education, service, research, and creativity. This is accomplished through broad access to comprehensive academic and co-curricular programs that develop students into leaders for a diverse and global society.

Conditions of Employment:

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation, including a criminal background check, demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of North Georgia, as determined by University of North Georgia in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials, and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug test.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The University of North Georgia, a unit of the University System of Georgia, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sex or national origin, age, disability, religion, genetics or veteran status. Georgia is an open records state. Also, UNG is a federal contractor and desires priority referrals of protected veterans.

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