[C25-065] Director of the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program

Central Connecticut State University (Central) invites applications for Director of its Doctor of Physical Therapy program. This position is housed in Central's College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (CHRS), which launched in August, 2024. The successful candidate will be a teacher/scholar who has the credentials to be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor. We seek applicants who demonstrate strong leadership, a commitment to excellence in physical therapy education, and experience in teaching, scholarship and service within the Doctor of Physical Therapy program.

The Program Director is responsible for curriculum development; establishing program requirements, student-learning outcomes, and assessments; hiring faculty; designing facilities; and working with colleges and universities in the region.

This role provides the opportunity to work with faculty and administration at Central; CAPTE staff; staff at the Connecticut State Colleges and University system office; faculty and staff from other colleges and universities in the region; physical therapists and physical therapy providers; healthcare professionals; and students. The ideal candidate will be someone who enjoys a challenge of this nature and the satisfaction of developing a program that will have a significant impact not only on Central and its students, but also on the local community of New Britain and the wider New England Region

Central welcomes your application.

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To begin the application process, select the “Apply” button and electronically submit the following documents by December 15, 2025.

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