Program Director, Physical Therapy

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Benefits:
*Medical
*Dental
*Vision
FSA/HSA
Tuition Assistant Program
Long/Short Term Disability
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
401K Match
Paid Time Off
12 Paid Holidays
* includes domestic partner coverage


POSITION SUMMARY:
The Program Director is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who also holds an administrative appointment related to managing a specific program or programs. Responsibilities include: classroom instruction, day-to-day program operations, assisting students toward successful term-by-term progression and graduation, partnering with Campus leadership and the admissions, academic support and financial aid staff to generate a prospective student pool, partnering with the Campus President or Director to maintain program viability, and staffing the classroom with instructors who support the Mission of the University and provide a high-quality learning experience for the student.

The Program Director engages in professional associations, businesses and the local community as necessary to promote the visibility and stature of the program(s). The Program Director abides by the mandates set by the South University Board of Trustees, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, the Campus President or Director, and the Campus Executive Committee.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:
1. Teaches 12 classes per academic year or the equivalent.
2. Perform instructional duties as assigned as outlined in the faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
3. Effectively develops and administers the PTA program, including student and administrative file maintenance, student registration, and advisement.
4. Participates in governance and short- and long-term planning of the program and the university.
5. Supports university policies and programs (e.g., quality enhancement plan, academic success center, and career services) designed to assist students and achieve programmatic outcomes.
6. Submits required Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) fees and documentation, including the Application for Candidacy (if applicable), the Self-Study Report, and Annual Accreditation Report, and reports on graduation rates, graduate performance on state licensing or certification examinations, and graduate employment rates.
7. Assures compliance with CAPTE accreditation Standards and Required Elements within two years of being determined to be out of compliance.
8. Notifies all necessary individuals 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.
9. Ensures PTA equipment is appropriately maintained, tested, and calibrated on an annual basis (and as needed).
10. Fulfills all administrative, instructional, and leadership responsibilities to prepare and graduate competent, entry-level physical therapist assistants who work under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
11. Collaborates with academic program directors on-campus and across campuses, the Campus Director or Dean of Academic Affairs and Operations, and the Department Chair regarding scheduling; faculty utilization; curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; student assessment; programmatic outcomes; and program, campus, and university policies and procedures.
12. Chair and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University/Campus.
13. Partner with the campus leadership (President, Director and/or Dean) to generate a strategic enrollment plan for the program.
14. In partnership with campus leadership, develop and support a plan for outreach activities to generate a prospective student