What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director / Open Rank Clinical Faculty – Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant Program position at Texas State University?
Posting Information
Posting Information
Position Title
Program Director / Open Rank Clinical Faculty – Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant Program
Job Posting Number
2026090NTL
Job Location
San Marcos
College/Division
TXST Global
Department/School
College of Health Professions
Position Description
Texas State University invites applicants for an inaugural Program Director for a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree with a concentration in Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant in the College of Health Professions. The Program Director will complete the development of the accelerated online program in collaboration with the faculty and seek accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the National Commission on Orthotics and Prosthetics Education (NCOPE). The program is tentatively slated to begin in Fall 2026 with its first cohort of students and faculty.
This is a full-time 9-month position with summer employment, a non-tenured line Clinical Open Rank faculty appointment, and includes teaching and service responsibilities with release time provided for administrative duties.
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant program is an accelerated online program. The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Health Professions. The Dean’s office is located in the Avery building on the Round Rock campus and in Encino Hall on the San Marcos campus. Additional information about the university and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at http://www.txstate.edu.
Reporting to the Dean or his designee, the Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant Program Director is the administrator in charge of the program. They are responsible for the implementation of the university, college, and program policies, and the development, coordination, administration, and delivery of a high-quality educational student experience within the program. The Program Director articulates the Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant program’s aspirations to constituents inside and outside the university community, develops and implements strategic goals, and provides collaborative leadership. Dynamic leadership, clear communication, strong interpersonal skills, and a keen strategic vision are crucial characteristics required for success.
Drawing on the assistance and advice of the faculty and staff, the Program Director has lead responsibility for the administration of the program, including preparing and managing the budget to achieve program goals and curriculum development. In addition, the Program Director is responsible for providing leadership for matters related to accreditation, teaching schedules, recruitment of new faculty, evaluation of faculty and staff performance, support for grant and external development opportunities, student recruitment and advising, and formulation and implementation of strategic plans and policies. For more information on the responsibilities and role of chairs and directors at Texas State, please visit: https://policies.txstate.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/01-02-11.html
This is a full-time 9-month position with summer employment, a non-tenured line Clinical Open Rank faculty appointment, and includes teaching and service responsibilities with release time provided for administrative duties.
The Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant program is an accelerated online program. The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Health Professions. The Dean’s office is located in the Avery building on the Round Rock campus and in Encino Hall on the San Marcos campus. Additional information about the university and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at http://www.txstate.edu.
Reporting to the Dean or his designee, the Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant Program Director is the administrator in charge of the program. They are responsible for the implementation of the university, college, and program policies, and the development, coordination, administration, and delivery of a high-quality educational student experience within the program. The Program Director articulates the Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant program’s aspirations to constituents inside and outside the university community, develops and implements strategic goals, and provides collaborative leadership. Dynamic leadership, clear communication, strong interpersonal skills, and a keen strategic vision are crucial characteristics required for success.
Drawing on the assistance and advice of the faculty and staff, the Program Director has lead responsibility for the administration of the program, including preparing and managing the budget to achieve program goals and curriculum development. In addition, the Program Director is responsible for providing leadership for matters related to accreditation, teaching schedules, recruitment of new faculty, evaluation of faculty and staff performance, support for grant and external development opportunities, student recruitment and advising, and formulation and implementation of strategic plans and policies. For more information on the responsibilities and role of chairs and directors at Texas State, please visit: https://policies.txstate.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/01-02-11.html
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank (less than five years teaching experience):
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
- Credentialed in the profession of Orthotics and/or Prosthetics or hold a professional license in the Orthotics & Prosthetics profession as is required by the state in which he/she is employed.
- Minimum two years of clinical experience in profession.
- College level teaching experience.
- Demonstrated current and contemporary competence in the teaching content area as well as a commitment to service and scholarship.
- Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance in educational theories and techniques.
- Experience in the effective administration of a university department to include curricular evaluation and design, programmatic fiscal and personnel management, accreditation, and strategic planning.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing professional education in the specialty area (s), higher education degrees, research, writing, speaking, training, etc.).
- Working knowledge of MS Office.
Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Clinical Associate Professor rank (minimum five years teaching experience):
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
- Credentialed in the profession of Orthotics and/or Prosthetics or hold a professional license in the Orthotics & Prosthetics profession as is required by the state in which he/she is employed.
- Minimum two years of clinical experience in profession.
- College level teaching experience.
- Demonstrated teaching and learning contributions, including advances in curriculum, pedagogy, course delivery, or similar innovation, and a commitment to service.
- Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance in educational theories and techniques.
- Experience in the effective administration of a university department to include curricular evaluation and design, programmatic fiscal and personnel management, accreditation, and strategic planning.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing professional education in the specialty area (s), higher education degrees, research, writing, speaking, training, etc.).
- Working knowledge of MS Office.
Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Clinical Professor rank (less than five years teaching):
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university.
- Credentialed in the profession of Orthotics and/or Prosthetics or hold a professional license in the Orthotics & Prosthetics profession as is required by the state in which he/she is employed.
- Minimum two years of clinical experience in profession.
- College level teaching experience.
- Demonstrated effective and sustained teaching and learning contributions, including advances in curriculum, pedagogy, course delivery, or similar innovation, and a commitment to service.
- Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance in educational theories and techniques.
- Experience in the effective administration of a university department to include curricular evaluation and design, programmatic fiscal and personnel management, accreditation, and strategic planning.
- Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing professional education in the specialty area (s), higher education degrees, research, writing, speaking, training, etc.).
- Working knowledge of MS Office.
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications at the Clinical Assistant Professor Rank:
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- Demonstrated ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade his/her professional, instructional and administrative capabilities.
- Previous experience as a Program Director, Coordinator or other managerial position to include knowledge of performance evaluation techniques, key metrics, data analysis and reporting.
- Experience implementing an educational program, including developing and growing traditional and online programs in Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant.
- Demonstrated student success-focused initiatives. Demonstrated leadership and experience in building alliances and/or partnerships across the college, university, academic, and business communities.
Preferred Qualifications at the Clinical Associate Professor Rank:
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- Demonstrated ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade his/her professional, instructional and administrative capabilities.
- Previous experience as a Program Director, Coordinator or other managerial position to include knowledge of performance evaluation techniques, key metrics, data analysis and reporting.
- Experience implementing an educational program, including developing and growing traditional and online programs in Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistants.
- Demonstrated student success-focused initiatives. Demonstrated leadership and experience in building alliances and/or partnerships across the college, university, academic, and business communities.
Preferred Qualifications at the Clinical Professor Rank:
- Master’s Degree preferred.
- Demonstrated ongoing formal training designed to maintain and upgrade his/her professional, instructional and administrative capabilities.
- Previous experience as a Program Director, Coordinator or other managerial position to include knowledge of performance evaluation techniques, key metrics, data analysis and reporting.
- Experience implementing an educational program, including developing and growing traditional and online programs.
- Demonstrated student success-focused initiatives.
- Demonstrated leadership and experience in building alliances and/or partnerships across the college, university, academic, and business communities.
Application Procedures
Only applications submitted for this specific posting through the Texas State University website will be accepted and considered: https://jobs.hr.txstate.edu/postings/56108.
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by April 15, 2026:
To ensure full consideration, please submit the following materials by April 15, 2026:
- A curriculum vitae.
- Cover letter describing how you meet the various required and preferred qualifications.
- Unofficial Transcripts (all in one document).
- Names of three references including address, telephone, and e-mail in the Reference Letter section of the application (references will be contacted only for finalists).
The confidential review of credentials will continue until the position is filled. For inquiries, please e-mail at healthsciences@txstate.edu. Please indicate “Program Director for Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant” in the subject line of all correspondence.
The selected candidate will be required to provide official transcripts from all degree-granting universities.
Type of Position
Full-Time
Proposed Start Date
Spring 2026
Posting Date
03/19/2026
Review Date
04/15/2026
Close Date
Open Until Filled?
Yes
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Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
This position may conduct research on critical infrastructure depending on the research focus of a hire. Consistent with the requirements of the State of Texas, individuals conducting research on critical infrastructure will be subject to pre-employment, and then subsequent routine background checks/cybersecurity screenings. Employment will at all times be contingent upon the successful completion of these screenings in accordance with State and University requirements.
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Record Checks and Verifications
Employment with Texas State University is contingent upon the outcome of record checks and verifications including, but not limited to, criminal history, driving records, education records, employment verifications, reference checks, and employment eligibility verifications.
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