Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor and an Associate Director - Physical Therapy Program

Tenure Track Assistant/Associate Professor and an Associate Director

• Physical Therapy Program Job TypeFull-time Description Job

ID UF9972-0909-1919

Position Classification FTFaculty UDMPU (12 months) Position Summary The University of Detroit Mercy is seeking accreditation of a newphysical therapist education program from CAPTE. The program is planning to submit an Application for Candidacy, which is the formalapplication required in the pre-accreditation stage, on May 1, 2027. Submission of this document does not assure that the program will begranted Candidate for Accreditation status. The University of Detroit Mercy is seeking a leader to become the Associate Director ofour developing entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. This is a unique opportunity to help lead a transformative programgrounded in the Mercy and Jesuit traditions, dedicated to preparing compassionate and competent physical therapists. As the associatedirector, you will play a pivotal role in working with the department chair to achieve initial accreditation, manage the program, and fostera culture of excellence and innovation. This full-time, tenure-track faculty position offers the chance to make a lasting impact onstudents, faculty, and the broader community. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Accreditation and QualityImprovement. The associate director will collaborate with the founding chair to: Lead the Entry-level program accreditationprocess, ensuring full compliance with federal, state, and accrediting body standards and regulations. Develop the program's budget,curriculum, and admissions processes. Oversee the program's outcome analysis, develop improvement plans, and implement curricularand teaching strategies. Collaborate with department chair and faculty to develop, implement, and assess a DPT program strategicplan that aligns with the goals of the Program and University.

Leadership & Administration:

The associate director willcollaborate with the founding chair to: Oversee the DPT program operations Oversees student recruitment and admissions,fostering collaborations within the university and with external partners. Recommend faculty and staff workload and courseschedules. Supports and mentor faculty's teaching, scholarship, and service. Works with marketing, universityrepresentatives, and Admissions to review enrollment admissions standards and procedures for the DPT program. Collaborate with thefounding director to effectively allocate and share resources. Faculty Responsibilities Provide exemplaryteaching. Advise and mentor students. Evaluate students' academic, clinical, and behavioral performances, followingUniversity and Program policies. Participate in research and scholarship productivity. Engage in service to department,college, university, and the community.

Additional Responsibilities:

Perform other faculty duties and administrative dutiesas assigned by the dean. Requirements Minimum Qualifications Doctoral degree in physical therapy(PhD, DSc, EdD, or equivalent) from an accredited institution. Candidates with a DPT plus advance certification, program accreditation, andteaching experience will be considered. Current unrestricted license to practice physical therapy or eligibility for licensure inMichigan. At least six (6) years of documented experience in physical therapy, including clinical practice. At least three(3) years of PT academic teaching experience. Experience with CAPTE accreditation processes. Administrative experience inprogram planning, implementation, personnel management, and evaluation. A record of scholarship, professional service, andleadership. Strong communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills. PreferredQualifications Experience in curriculum development and innovation. PhysicalRequirements The job may require lifting lightweight objects (1 to 15 pounds) with no repetitive bending orstooping. Work Environment Regular exposure to a standard office and classroom conditions. Environmentsubject to change pending semester workload and inclusion/exclusion of clinical site to consideration ofenvironment. Salary/Pay Information Commensurate with experience AnticipatedSchedule TBD Additional Information The College of Health Professions (CHP) provides atransformative education grounded in the Mercy and Jesuit traditions. We are committed to preparing compassionate and competent healthprofessionals, who are dedicated to serving and leading while respecting diversity and human differences, valuing social justice, andadvocating for equitable healthcare within a global society. UDM is ranked 43rd in the country and 2nd in the state of Michigan by the WallStreet Journal America's Best Colleges 2025. The values that guide this work are:

Learning:

We commit to academic excellencethat fosters integrity, intellectual rigor, personal development, and student-centered learning in an environment that values reflection andinclusivity.

Mercy:

We commit to heartfelt solidarity with those suffering and in need, and to engage in transformative acts ofmercy and justice; love, compassion, forgiveness, caring, and kindness.

Justice:

We commit to confronting oppressive systems as werecognize all persons' innate dignity and uniqueness reflected in the principles of Catholic Social Teaching and the Mercy and Jesuittraditions.

Service:

We commit to selfless service and advocacy in recognizing and responding to the needs of all with a focus onthe disadvantaged, underserved, and vulnerable populations.

Community:

We commit to collaborating with others at a local, national,and global level, whose mission is to improve health equity, eliminate health disparities, and enhance health outcomes. TheDPT Associate Director reports to the Associate Dean of the SHRS and the Dean of CHP. Rank and salary will be commensurate withexperience. The university has excellent benefits, including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and tuition benefitsfor employees and their dependents. Employee Benefits At the University of Detroit Mercy we continuallystrive to provide a high-quality, comprehensive benefits package to our valued employees. We offer our employees the following: Medical

• o Three health plans to choose from with a large national provider network Dental
• o Option to purchase additional dental plan through Sun Life Dental Care is available at theSchool of Dentistry to the employee, the employee's spouse or legally domiciled adult and dependents (dependents shall be as defined forInternal Revenue Service purposes).

The fee for such services shall be waived for the employee, the employee's spouse or legallydomiciled adult and dependents, up to a cap of $3,000 per individual per calendar year. Beyond the $3,000 cap amount, employees will beresponsible to pay 25% of any remaining fees for the balance of that year. Vision

• o Option topurchase additional vision plan through Heritage Vision benefits available at Detroit Mercy Eye Institute $35 ComprehensiveEye Exam Contact Lens Exam starting at $7o 50% off Optical Frames 25% off Sun Frames 30% off PrescriptionLenses 20% off Prescription Contact Lenses
• Cannot be combined with insurance
• Health Savings Account andFlexible Spending Account options Employee Assistance Program
• o Provided to everyone in yourhousehold Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Life and AD&D
• o One timesbase salary up to a hundred thousand dollars Option to purchase additional life insurance, accident insurance, and/orcritical illness insurance Tuition Remission Benefit for you, your spouse, andchildren Retirement Plan
• Employees have a choice of thefollowing: Employees who contribute 3% shall receive an Employer contribution of 9%, employees who contribute 5% in the planshall receive an Employer contribution of 10%.

Michigan's largest, most comprehensive private university, the University of DetroitMercy is an independent Catholic institution of higher education sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy and Society of Jesus. The Universityseeks qualified candidates who will contribute to the University's mission, diversity, and excellence of its academic community. Universityof Detroit Mercy is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer with a diverse student body and welcomes persons of allbackgrounds. To apply, visit https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3987110 jeid-adae3f0419407b4fb911fd9a66dec3d2