PTA Program Chair — Educational Leadership & Curriculum

Georgia Power Company; Clarkston (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston is seeking a Full-Time Program Chair for the Physical Therapist Assistant program. The role leads the PTA program, guides curriculum, and ensures quality through assessment, budgeting, and compliance with college and statewide reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a related field, Georgia licensure, 3+ years teaching, and experience with accreditation and LMS like Blackboard.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in a related field.
• Active Georgia Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license or eligibility.
• At least three years of teaching experience in a healthcare or physical therapy education program.
• Experience in curriculum development and writing.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage the program’s mission, philosophy, curriculum, syllabi, goals, and outcomes.
• Oversee continuous quality assessment and improvement efforts to maintain program excellence.
• Assist in preparing and managing the department budget.
• Ensure compliance with college and statewide reporting requirements.
• Provide direction, mentorship, and critique to students in classroom, simulation, and clinical practice settings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Master’s degree or higher (related field)

Tools

Blackboard

Job description

Georgia Piedmont Technical College in Clarkston is seeking a Full-Time Program Chair for the Physical Therapist Assistant program. The role leads the PTA program, guides curriculum, and ensures quality through assessment, budgeting, and compliance with college and statewide reporting.

The ideal candidate has a Master’s degree in a related field, Georgia licensure, 3+ years teaching, and experience with accreditation and LMS like Blackboard.