Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director/Faculty

Howard Community College • Columbia, MD

32d

About The Position

The Program Director, in working with the program's faculty, is responsible for providing leadership for the educational program and implementing the program in accordance with its specific accreditation agency's policies. The Program Director is responsible to develop, implement, organize, manage, evaluate, and revise policies and procedures pertaining to the program. Learning outcomes are maintained at a level to meet the approval standards of the program's accreditation agency and of Howard Community College. Standards and criteria for accreditation are maintained and reviewed on a regular basis to ensure compliance. As a 12-month faculty director position, the Program Director is expected to teach 30 units per academic year (1 contact hour equals one unit), with 18 of the units per academic year dedicated to program administrative duties, as release time.

Requirements

• Master's degree
• 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
• 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

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Previous experience as a full-time faculty member in a PT or PTA program
• Previous knowledge or experience with CAPTE accreditation and processes

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
• Student Advising
• 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

Benefits

• Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs.
• As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees