Overview
New York Medical College, an affiliated institution of Touro University, is conducting a search for Division Chief and Program Director of the Division of Physical Therapy in the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences within the School of Health Sciences and Practice (SHSP) based in Westchester County, New York. The new Division Chief and Program Director will be hired at the rank of Associate Professor/Professor, depending on experience and qualifications. The division offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree. This is a full-time, 12-month position. Also within the Department of Rehabilitation Sciences is the Division of Speech-Language Pathology, which offers a Master of Science Degree. SHSP also houses a Department of Public Health, which provides MS, MPH, and DrPH degrees along with several certificate programs, as well as a master's program in Bioethics that is currently administered by the Dean's Office.
Responsibilities
Administration of the Division of Physical Therapy:
Supervision and management of the division faculty and staff;
Manage the fiscal operations of the department in coordination with the Chair of the Department of Rehabilitation Science and the Dean's Office;
Annual evaluation of faculty and staff performance;
Mentoring of division faculty;
Ensure college, school, departmental and division policies and procedures are followed;
Service on critical school-wide committees such as the Dean's Leadership Council, Academic Policy Council and the Academic Leadership Team.
Administration and/or oversight of DPT Program, which includes the following:
Coordination of the admissions process with the departmental Admissions Committee and Senior Associate Dean Administration and Enrollment;
Coordination of class scheduling;
Coordination of clinical education with the Director of Clinical Education;
Mentoring of students;
Development and maintenance of communication system for student performance and professional behaviors;
Development and maintenance of programmatic outcomes tracking the system, evaluation of the program each semester, and provision of recommendations to the Chair and Dean for improvement;
Maintenance of requirements for CAPTE accreditation.
Teaching
Research/Scholarship
College, School and professional service.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
An earned academic doctoral degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc. or equivalent in a closely related field);
Holds or is eligible to hold the rank of associate professor or professor;
A minimum of six years of full-time higher education experience as a core faculty member in Physical Therapy;
Licensed Physical Therapist (DPT/PT) who is eligible for licensure in the state of New York;
Experience in curriculum development and assessment;
Experience in management of academic program resources such as budgets, faculty and staff, and facilities;
Excellent leadership skills;
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
A strong record of teaching and evidence of scholarship;
Collaborative reputation and spirit;
Demonstrated energy and initiative to grow/expand the physical therapy program.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in CAPTE accreditation;
History of research/scholarship in the field of physical therapy, including presentations and peer-reviewed publications;
Previous experience as a DPT program director and/or as a director of clinical education in physical therapy;
Recent and relevant clinical experience as a practicing physical therapist;
Evidence of leadership in a professional physical therapy organization at a state or national level.
Applicants should have a demonstrated commitment to and knowledge of equal employment opportunity and affirmative action.
Minimum Salary
USD $132,000.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $165,000.00/Yr.
New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Legal plan
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (October - March)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave
Annual Holiday Schedule
*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC's voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.
New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
Job Locations US-NY-Valhalla
Requisition ID 2026-12882
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift 1
Hours Per Week 35
Travel 10%
Category Faculty/Academic
FLSA Status Exempt
