Associate Program Director, DPT Flex Program

Role overview

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences focuses on preparing healthcare professionals through innovative, individualized, and high-quality classroom, clinical, and distance learning. In this role, you will partner with the Senior DPT Program Director to help run the DPT Flex expansion program and keep the curriculum aligned with program objectives, learning outcomes, and the parent program. The position is based at the St. Augustine, Florida campus and includes both on-campus and virtual teaching responsibilities.

Key responsibilities

• Support the program’s objectives and ensure they stay aligned with university policies and priorities.
• Gather, organize, and submit outcome data and other program-related information as requested.
• Take part in the Program Director Council to help shape policies and procedures.
• Provide oversight for core faculty and contributing faculty involved in the professional program.
• Lead and support the training, growth, and supervision of core faculty members.
• Help recruit and hire contributing faculty and lab assistants.
• Manage local clinical education office operations, procedures, and organizational development.
• Work closely with the local facility manager, program leadership, and student services to support student experience and smooth cross-department coordination.
• Plan and support special program events.
• Assist the Senior Program Director with the local budget and coordinate classroom/lab resources, faculty scholarship needs, and student support needs.
• Handle student matters such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct issues.
• Teach at a reduced level, limited to no more than 0.5 FTE workload.
• Contribute through service and scholarly activities.
• Represent the university in marketing and related outreach efforts.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Travel and supervision

This role may require travel or driving to other campuses and off-site locations for marketing, community, or professional activities. A valid driver’s license in the state of residence and at least the minimum liability insurance required by that state are required. The position involves supervising faculty, students, and staff, and coordinating with the Senior Program Director for the parent program.

Skills and competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication
• Organization and time management
• Delegation and coordination
• Data analysis and reporting
• Student outcomes assessment
• Collaboration and facilitation
• Team building and leadership
• Independent problem-solving
• Change management
• University policy enforcement
• Cross-functional coordination
• Remote and hybrid teaching technology

Education, experience, and licensure

• Must be a state-licensed physical therapist, or eligible for licensure, in the academic program’s state.
• Requires an advanced doctoral degree or terminal doctorate, along with evidence of scholarship, service, and committee involvement.
• Prior teaching experience in entry-level therapy education is required.
• Graduate-level education administration experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience teaching in remote or online learning environments is required, including use of learning management systems, virtual instruction tools, and student engagement methods.
• Current state practice license as a physical therapist, or eligibility for the same, is required.

Business competencies

The successful candidate should be committed to the institution’s mission and values, contribute knowledge to the discipline through scholarship or professional practice, take ownership of outcomes, work collaboratively across the institution and community, communicate effectively, and create an engaging learning environment. The role also calls for academic discipline expertise, strong instructional design, effective teaching delivery in blended or online settings, and people leadership that supports talent development.

Work environment

Work is primarily done in a standard office setting, with possible exposure to moderate noise. The role requires regular computer use for six to eight hours per day and involves normal office-related physical activity such as walking, standing, and speaking.

Salary and rank details

Hiring ranges for the St. Augustine location are listed by rank: Assistant Professor, $79,030 to $132,710; Associate Professor, $88,923 to $152,617; and Professor, $97,600 to $169,800.

Additional notes

The university’s mission is to develop professional healthcare practitioners through innovation, individualized learning, and quality education across classroom, clinical, and distance formats.