Become an integral member of a dedicated team focused on improving the quality of life among citizens in southeastern and south-central West Virginia. New River Community Technical College provides comprehensive, quality higher education, workforce training and community education programs and services. We aspire to make a difference in the communities in which we serve!
We are seeking an enthusiastic professional Program Director/Instructor: Physical Therapy Assistant Program who is passionate about cultivating the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance and review to ensure successful development of each student.
Because of our commitment to community, employment preference is given to residents who live in WV and the New River Community Technical College service area of Braxton, Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, and Summers, West Virginia counties.
This position reports directly to the Dean of Allied Health, Nursing and Natural Sciences. The position will work collaboratively with management, faculty and staff within the department and college to serve the best interests of the students.
This role is full-time exempt, position and serves at the will and pleasure of the College President. We offer a competitive benefit and compensation package as well as 401 K employer contributions and a robust vacation and sick leave accrual plan.
New River Community and Technical College provides a work environment dedicated to helping our students achieve academic and career goals.
If you are interested in making a difference in students' lives, we want to hear from you to discuss this opportunity!
Job Summary
The program director is a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who demonstrates an understanding of education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapist assistant education.
Nature of Work
The program director provides effective leadership for the program including, but not limited to, responsibility for communication, program assessment and planning, fiscal management, and faculty evaluation. This position also requires adherence and documentation for the accreditation standards for this program.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.
Summary of Responsibilities:
- Communicate with program faculty and other individuals and departments (e.g., admissions, library) involved with the program.
- Communicate with external stakeholders (e.g., advisory board, community partners, clinical faculty) involved with the program.
- Fiscal planning and allocation of resources, including long-term planning.
- Faculty professional development/evaluation.
- Experience with curriculum content, design, and evaluation.
- Employ strategies to promote and support professional development.
- Proven effective interpersonal and conflict management skills.
- Ability to facilitate change.
- Negotiation skills (relative to planning, budgeting, funding, program faculty status, program status, employment and termination, space, and appropriate academic and professional benefits).
- Effective experience in strategic planning.
- Active service on behalf of physical therapist assistant professional education, higher education, the larger community, and organizations related to their academic interest.
- Commitment to lifelong learning.
- Active role in institutional governance.
- Maintenance and dissemination of program information.
- Resource management, to include the management of budget, space, and human and material resources.
- Course scheduling.
- Faculty course assignments, mentoring, and evaluation.
- Curriculum development and assessment.
- Classroom and laboratory instruction.
- Program admissions process management.
- Student advisement.
- Maintenance of accurate information, easily accessible to the public, on the program website regarding accreditation status (including CAPTE logo and required accreditation statement), and current student achievement measures.
- Timely submission of required fees and documentation, including reports of graduation rates, performance on state licensing examinations, and employment rates.
- Following policies and procedures of CAPTE as outlined in the CAPTE Rules of Practice and Procedure.
- Timely notification of expected or unexpected substantive change(s) within the program and of any change in institutional accreditation status or legal authority to provide postsecondary education.
- Coming into compliance with accreditation Standards and Required Elements within two years of being determined to be out of compliance.
Professional Development
- Compliance training is to be completed routinely and timely.
- It is a programmatic requirement that the program director maintain current clinical experience. It is the expectation that the program director complete 50 clinical hours annually.
- 60 contact hours of professional development or education comprising exclusively and comprehensively the four content areas of: education theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The program director is a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant who demonstrates an understanding of education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapist assistant education.
These qualifications include all of the following:
- Holds an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification in any United States jurisdiction and is in compliance with the practice act in the jurisdiction where the program is located.
- A minimum of a master’s degree.
- A minimum of five years (or equivalent), full-time, * post-licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience within any United States jurisdiction.
- Experience in classroom, lab, or clinical teaching experience.
- Experience in administration, management, and leadership. Experiences derived from the clinic are acceptable.
- Professional development or education in all of the following: educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.
Education
Education Level
Field of Study
Required
Preferred
Degree
Bachelor's, master's, or doctorate degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited program OR closely related field.
X
Master’s Degree
X
Graduate Degree
Master's, or doctorate degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited program
X
Experience
In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required, for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable.
Experience
Experience Details
Required
Preferred
Licensure/Clinical
A minimum of five years (or equivalent), full-time,* post-licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience within any United States jurisdiction.
X
Teaching Experience
Experience in classroom, lab, or clinical teaching experience.
X
Administration and Management
Experience in administration, management, and leadership. Experiences derived from the clinic are acceptable
X
Professional Development
60 contact hours of professional development or education comprising exclusively and comprehensively the four content areas of: education theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment.
X
License or Certification
License or Certification
Required
Preferred
Holds an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification in any United States jurisdiction and is in compliance with the practice act in the jurisdiction where the program is located (West Virginia).
X
It's important for you to know who we are and what to expect!
Expectations
Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee’s position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.
MISSION
New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.
CORE VALUES
Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and help instill them in our students.
RESPECT
- Promote a culture of belonging.
- Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all individuals.
- Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-making.
- Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the College.
HONESTY
- Communicate openly and truthfully.
- Take responsibility for one’s actions.
- Provide accurate and transparent reporting of data.
- Make decisions based on ethical principles.
EDUCATION
- Encourage and support a culture of continuous learning.
- Facilitate the sharing of information.
- Offer access to a diverse range of educational resources.
- Encourage curiosity.
- Regularly assess educational programs and supporting services.
- Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled leaders.
COMMUNITY
- Actively engage with the local community.
- Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-profits.
- Meet the educational needs and interests of the local community.
- Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and administration.
VISION
New River Community and Technical College will improve students’ lives and will enrich communities as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.
