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Howard Community College · 2 months ago

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director/Faculty

Columbia, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$84K/yr - $105K/yr

3+ years exp

Howard Community College (HCC) is an innovative institution committed to responding to the needs of a diverse community. The Program Director is responsible for providing leadership for the Physical Therapist Assistant educational program, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and managing faculty and curriculum development.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide leadership to the faculty in curricular and student issues

Review and update curriculum materials and instructional processes for consistency, quality, and medical relevance

Serve as an initial resource when student problems are not resolved

Establish unit goals and generate plans of action to affect the curriculum

Participate in the revision of core work to reflect the mission, goals, and objectives of the college

Recommend full, part-time, and adjunct faculty appointments

Coordinate teaching schedules for faculty

Evaluate part-time and adjunct faculty per college policy and procedures

Assist with the assignment of substitute instructors

Participate in the preparation and administration of the budget

Maintain all CAPTE accreditation standards, prepare Annual Accreditation Reports, and all associated data collection

Formulate and implement policies pertinent to the program, but not limited to: Admission and progression, advanced standing, transfer and articulation, withdrawal, reinstatement, evaluation, and graduation requirements

Develop, maintain, and review written agreements with cooperating agencies

Ensures open communications with and regular visits to cooperating agencies while keeping current with industry standards

Develop and monitor class and clinical rotation schedules

Ensures student awareness and compliance with established safety policies and procedures

Ensure that all publications pertaining to the program are clear, accurate, and current

Attend and actively participate in college / divisional meetings as well as in personal development/teaching improvement activities

Complete Continuing Education requirements to remain current in the field, as needed for specific licensure

Conduct regular meetings with program faculty and cooperating agencies, keeping minutes showing activities, recommendations, and decisions

Recommend course substitutions and waivers for students

Participates in student recruitment, advisement, and retention efforts

Chairs the PTA Program Advisory Board

Participate in commencement ceremonies and other significant institutional events

Other duties as assigned

Respond promptly to requests from college administrators and students for information and assistance

Communicates effectively the class goals and methods of assessing student learning to students

Prepare, order, and update normal classroom materials in accordance with established procedures and deadlines

Maintain accurate attendance and scholastic records and submit required reports to meet deadlines, including submission of final grades by the published deadline

Select activities to perform yearly from a list published in the faculty handbook, examples of which include academic advising, serving as a mentor or peer partner consultant, and serving on search committees

Utilizes best teaching practices and student-focused methodology

Qualification

Physical Therapist licensureProgram administrationCurriculum developmentTeaching experienceAccreditation knowledgeEffective communicationOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsTeamworkConfidentiality

Required

Master's degree

3 years of experience

Preferred

Current, unencumbered Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant licensure in the state of Maryland

Minimum of a master's degree

Minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical experience

Academic preparation or clinical experience in administration, management, and leadership

Academic preparation: educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment

Experience in a classroom, lab, or clinical instructor teaching

Strong organizational skills, including the ability to identify and set priorities, multitask, and meet deadlines

Effective written and verbal communication skills are mandatory

Outstanding interpersonal skills required, including the ability to interact with a diverse range of students (including those with special needs), faculty, and staff

Ability to work independently, flexibly, and as part of a team is required

Knowledge of a variety of teaching delivery methods is necessary

Must be able to maintain strict confidentiality

Previous experience as a full-time faculty member in a PT or PTA program

Previous knowledge or experience with CAPTE accreditation and processes