Open Rank - Hybrid OTD Program Director

The University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine is accepting applications for the position of Hybrid OTD Program Director for the School of Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation Sciences (SPTRS) within the Morsani College of Medicine to begin Spring 2026. 

This is a 12-month, full-time (1.0 FTE) on-site faculty position, available as either tenured or non-tenured, and will remain open until filled. This newly created role reports directly to the Director of SPT&RS/Associate Dean of the Morsani College of Medicine.

This is an exciting opportunity for an educational leader to join a strong team, develop an innovative hybrid OTD program, and prepare students to transform health by enhancing participation in everyday life activities. The ideal candidate will possess outstanding interpersonal and leadership skills and excel in team collaboration.

The position involves administrative duties, with additional responsibilities (e.g., teaching, research/scholarship, and service) based on the candidate’s qualifications and the program’s needs. Faculty rank and salary are highly competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

SPTRS is proud to house three academic programs: the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, a Master of Science in Athletic Training, and a Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Rehabilitation Science, offered in collaboration with the College of Public Health.

Our mission is to “Move Lives Forward” by educating students in a supportive academic, research, and clinical environment that embraces innovation, discovery, knowledge, expertise, leadership, collaboration, and partnerships. Our faculty includes athletic trainers, physical therapists, and exercise physiologists who serve as educators, researchers, clinicians, and leaders in their respective professions. We are also fortunate to have a committed team of staff who support admissions, clinical education, finances, operations, student affairs, research, and more. Our small but mighty community makes SPT&RS a welcoming and dynamic place to learn, grow, and connect.

USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).  This membership will provide new funding opportunities for USF research. Additionally, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University.  USF is one of the nation’s top public research universities and one of only 56 public research university campuses classified as both a Doctoral University with “Highest Research Activity” and as a “Community Engaged” institution by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. 

USF Health is a comprehensive academic health sciences center comprised of the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine, College of Nursing, Taneja College of Pharmacy, College of Public Health, as well as the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences and the School of Biomedical Sciences, which provide outstanding opportunities for collaboration and research.  For information regarding USF Health, please visit our website at: https://health.usf.edu/

The Morsani College of Medicine includes the School of Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Sciences, Physician Assistant Program, and Medical Education and Graduate Education Programs.  The school includes the Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program, and Orthopaedic Physical Therapy Residency Program, and the USF Professional Athletic Training Program.  The DPT professional program enrolls approximately 50 students per class each year and is ranked in the top 50 programs per the US News and World Report. The USF Athletic Training Program was the first graduate professional AT program to be housed in a College of Medicine and currently has one of the largest student populations in the country. The school has a robust research mission that includes securing extramural funding.  The school also provides clinical services at the USF Physical Therapy Center in collaboration with other healthcare specialties. Numerous area hospitals and healthcare practices (including Tampa General Hospital, James A. Haley VA Hospital, Lakeland Regional Health, Moffitt Cancer Center, Advent Health, HCA Healthcare, etc.) offer clinical, educational, and research affiliations.

The Hybrid OTD Program Director will provide leadership to achieve high educational achievement and program outcomes, while fostering collaboration and interprofessional teamwork. They will join a strong leadership team that includes the Assistant School Directors (Athletic Training Program Director, Physical Therapy Program Director, Clinic Director, Research, Finances and Human Resources, and Faculty and Staff Development).  

• Development and oversight of the hybrid OTD program including curriculum, program assessment, and accreditation
• OTD program faculty selection, leadership, development, and/or mentor