Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director/Faculty

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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.

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

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

Other skills include:

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

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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. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Howard Community College ( HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.
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