PTA Program Director - Faculty/Instructor

South College; Cranberry Township (Butler County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

South College, Cranberry Township campus, is seeking a full-time Program Director for the Physical Therapy Assistant program. The director will provide leadership for program planning, scheduling, assessment, and liaison with accreditation bodies, while managing budgets and resources.

The role requires advancing innovative, outcomes-based education, coordinating with faculty and stakeholders, and ensuring compliance with CAPTE standards.

Qualifications

• Higher education leadership and program management experience.
• Experience with CAPTE accreditation standards and processes.
• Current licensure in good standing as Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of hire.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement.

Responsibilities

• Lead program planning, scheduling, and assessment for the PTA program.
• Oversee curriculum development and ensure learning outcomes meet standards.
• Supervise faculty and coordinate department activities; manage budgets.
• Engage with accreditation bodies and prepare reports.
• Support student advisement and tutoring initiatives.
• Represent the college in committees and community activities.
• Ensure compliance with policies and reporting requirements.

Skills

Leadership

Curriculum development

Administration

Accreditation knowledge

Education

Doctorate or Master’s degree in discipline

Job description

Description

South College - We are one of the nation's fastest growing institutions of higher learning … come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Over 20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Physical Therapy Assistant Program Director Job Description

South College is seeking candidates for a full-time Program Director position for the Physical Therapy Assistant Program. The Program Director must not only provide effective leadership for the program including ongoing program planning, course scheduling and assessment, communication with stakeholders and accreditation bodies, and fiscal management, but also provide leadership and commitment to innovative and relevant education for students. The position is located at our Cranberry campus and will report directly to the Campus Academic Dean under the direction of the Campus President.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and Curriculum

• Teach courses as assigned
• Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum and course objectives
• Ensure student learning outcomes and accreditation standards are met
• Maintain and update course sites and educational technology proficiency

Administrative Leadership

• Supervise faculty and coordinate departmental activities
• Conduct faculty meetings and ensure consistent communication
• Recruit and recommend personnel to the Campus Dean
• Prepare departmental budgets and quarterly class schedules
• Lead strategic planning, assessment, and evaluation for the department
• Ensure institutional and CAPTE accreditation compliance
• Accurate submission of reports and records
• Programmatic advisory committee coordination
• Faculty qualifications and assessment compliance
• Maintain documentation for audits and accreditation purposes

Student Advisement

• Establish and oversee advisement systems
• address academic, personal, and disciplinary issues affecting student progress

College and Professional Service

• Participate in faculty meetings, graduation ceremonies, and committee assignments
• Assist library staff with collections
• Participate in community service and scholarship activities
• Engage in professional development
• Maintain current knowledge in field and pedagogy

Communication

• Respond timely to inquires from internal/external stakeholders
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in communications

Compliance and Policy

• Adhere to college policies, faculty handbooks, and job descriptions
• Perform other duties as assigned by leadership

Requirements

• Doctorate or Master's degree in discipline or Master's degree in equivalent in discipline.
• Prior higher education teaching experience with demonstrated experience successfully working in a leadership capacity. Must possess relevant clinical, teaching, and/or supervisory experience as outlined by the programmatic accrediting body
• Must possess current licensure in good standing in the state of hire as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant