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Dean of Physical Therapy

Full-time
Dean, Physical Therapy - Austin, TX or San Marcos, CA

Excelon Associates has been retained to recruit an Associate Dean of Physical Therapy on behalf of our client. This individual will provide academic leadership and administrative oversight for all Physical Therapy (PT) programs across multiple campuses and delivery formats. The Associate Dean will guide program directors and faculty by coordinating program outcome assessments, accreditation activities, faculty evaluation and development, and curricular improvement. The role requires a dynamic leader who can unify programmatic standards across locations while supporting innovation, growth, and academic excellence for students and faculty alike.

Working closely with senior academic leadership, the Associate Dean will help shape strategic planning for PT programs with a focus on continuous quality improvement and alignment with institutional goals. This leader will also serve as a spokesperson for advancing PT education, ensuring that programs remain innovative and competitive within the field. Responsibilities include oversight of faculty development, recruitment of program directors, workload equity, and implementation of retention and growth plans. The Associate Dean will also play an integral role in admissions standards, resource allocation, budget development, and accreditation compliance.

The position requires a collaborative, student-centered approach. The Associate Dean will oversee inter-campus faculty meetings and retreats, support the onboarding of new program directors, and ensure consistent faculty performance evaluations. They will coordinate policy development and resource procurement with executive leadership while ensuring that accreditation standards and federal/state regulations are met. The Associate Dean will also lead program reviews, outcome analysis, and curricular revisions to ensure that the PT programs are contemporary, compliant, and aligned with the needs of students, faculty, and the profession.


Qualifications

  • Earned academic or terminal doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D., DPT, DHSc, or equivalent).
  • 7–10 years of progressive academic administrative experience in higher education.
  • Professional experience in a health-related or rehabilitative discipline preferred.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage accreditation processes, program development, and curricular improvements.
  • Exceptional leadership, communication, and change management skills.
  • Proven ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, administrators, faculty, students, and external stakeholders.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and related academic technologies.
  • Current clinical certification and licensure (or licensure eligibility) in a discipline-specific specialty highly preferred.
This is a unique opportunity for an experienced academic leader to make a significant impact on the future of Physical Therapy education. The Associate Dean will foster an environment that values excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service while preparing students to succeed in a rapidly changing healthcare landscape.

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Excelon does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, marital or veteran status, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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