PTA Program Director Full Time Faculty - Instructor

Description

PTA Program Director Full Time Faculty - Instructor

South College - We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

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PTA Program Director Full Time Faculty - Instructor Description

South College Knoxville is seeking applicants to fill a Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director position. This faculty appointment has academic, service, administrative, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program. 

This is an on-ground position located in Knoxville, TN.

Responsibilities

• Supervising the faculty members within the Department and in coordinating their activities to ensure that all requirements in the South College Faculty Member Job Description are carried out effectively. This includes scheduling regular meetings with faculty and staff to ensure collaboration and consistent communication.
• Implementing and/or coordinating quality instructional programs and the course offerings within the Department. 
• Recruiting and recommending to the Dean of Academic and Student Services qualified personnel for employment within the Department. 
• Responsible for orienting, supervising, and evaluating the teaching personnel in the Department. 
• Leading the planning, assessment, and evaluation activities of the Department in conjunction with the South College systematic planning process. 
• Supervising and assisting in the process of student advisement. 
• Preparing an annual budget for the Department in conjunction with the Dean of Academic and Student Services, following collaboration with the faculty.
• Ensuring that a quarterly class schedule is completed and submitted to the Dean of Academic and Student Services.
• Ensuring that all accreditation requirements are met by the program for both institutional accreditation and programmatic accreditation if applicable.
• Leading or participating in the completion of self-studies or reports as required for accreditation or state purposes.
• Coordinating the programmatic advisory committees as designated in the faculty handbook.
• Ensuring that appropriate evaluations of Faculty and Staff within the Department are completed in a timely manner.
• Actively participating in all committees assigned to or volunteered for. May include institutional accreditation activities and participation in special projects.
• Participating in all general faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, and graduation ceremonies.
• Assisting the librarian staff in the selection and/or culling of the library collection.
• Participating in all institutional and/or Department committees assigned to or volunteered for.
• Participating in annual Departmental community service project.
• Participating in scholarship and service activities to assist in meeting the South College outcomes identified for these areas.
•  Complete other duties as assigned by the Dean of Academic and Student Services.

Requirements

Education

• Required: Earned a Bachelor's Degree or higher from an accredited physical therapist assistant or physical therapist program.
• Preferred: Earned Master’s or Doctoral degree

Licensure

• Required: Licensed/registered/certified or eligible for licensure/registration/certification in the state where employed.

Experience

Required:

• A minimum of three years of full time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice
• A minimum of two years of clinical practice as a CCCE and/or CI or two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development and administration in a PT or PTA program
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, commitment to collaboration, and counseling skills.
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology (e.g., word processing, e-mail, database) or proven ability to learn these skills.
• Able to work with students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).
• Able to meet the faculty requirements as stated in the Evaluative Criteria for the Accreditation of Physical Therapist Assistant Programs per CAPTE.
• Able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.

Preferred:

• Prior teaching experience in a physical therapist assistant/physical therapist academic program or equivalent coursework.
• Knowledge of education, management, and adult learning theories and principles.
• Advanced training as demonstrated via board certification, continuing education, etc.
• Member of the American Physical Therapy Association
• Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.