Description

The Program Director for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program at SNU is responsible for providing strategic and collaborative leadership and ensuring the program aligns with the university mission and accreditation standards. The role involves oversight of all program functions: curriculum, teaching and learning, faculty performance evaluation, student performance evaluation, program assessment, program budget, and accreditation processes. The program director will collaboratively work with administration, faculty/staff members, other departments including the Doctor of Physical Therapy program, accrediting bodies, clinical partners, and community members to create a supportive educational environment. Strong interpersonal, leadership, and organizational skills, effective management of faculty and staff, and communicating collaboratively in the performance of all duties are essential skills for this position as the Program Director will be expected to manage faculty and staff, promote academic excellence, and advocate for the program within the university and the broader community. The Director will lead all aspects of CAPTE accreditation. The Program Director will engage in professional service opportunities that follow accreditation requirements and institutional policies and procedures. The Program Director will also teach courses as assigned and agreed upon with institutional leadership. The Program Director must demonstrate a commitment to Christian higher education, with a desire to work in a Christian university while supporting the institution's mission and educational goals and fostering an environment of growth and excellence for students and faculty alike.

The PTA Program Director serves as a member of the School of Professional Studies.

 RESPONSIBILITIES & ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for the Program
• Maintain state, institutional, and programmatic (CAPTE) accreditation, ensuring compliance with all standards and rules
• Implement and evaluate a contemporary and evidence-based program curriculum that meets accreditation standards
• Maintain and uphold Program regulations, policies, and procedures that align with the University and achieve Program goals
• Provide oversight and general supervision for the Core and Associated Faculty, including recruitment and retention of personnel
• Conduct Faculty and Staff performance evaluations, mentorship, and professional development
• Assess the Program’s mission statement, goals, and competencies as necessary
• Select qualified and diverse applicants for admission to the Program
• Provide student instruction, evaluate student performance, and assure the availability of remedial instruction
• Plan and administer the Program budget and financial resources to support program needs
• Conduct and lead Faculty and Staff strategic planning meetings for the Program.
• Represent and advocate for the Program within the university and the community
• Attend university activities as designated
• Perform the duties of a faculty member as identified in institutional policies and procedures
• Collaborate with Professional Studies and Doctor of Physical Therapy program directors
• Conduct ongoing Program assessment 

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community.   
• As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
• Is a physical therapist assistant or a physical therapist
• Holds an active, unencumbered PTA or PT license in any United States jurisdiction and is in compliance with the practice act for the state of Oklahoma 
• Has earned a minimum of a master’s degree or previous CAPTE-granted exemption
• A minimum of five years, full-time, post licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience
• Experience in classroom, lab, or clinical teaching experience
• Experience in administration, management, and leadership. (Experience and professional development derived from the clinic is acceptable.)
• Professional development and/or education in all of the following: educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment
• Has experience in fiscal management
• Has experience or formal training in program evaluation and assessment
• Is familiar with CAPTE accreditation requirements
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience in coordinating complex program accreditation or similar processes
• Knowledge of industry-standard PT equipment
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Supervisory experience or administrative experience 
• Contemporary physical therapy practice 
• Engages in a scholarship that reflects contributions to the profession and is aligned with the mission of SNU

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree
• Experience in non-traditional student instruction
• Experience in physical therapist assistant education 
• Experience in CAPTE accreditation 

Supervision Received:

• Receives supervision and work assignments from a VPAA or AVP as designated supervisors

Supervision Exercised:

• Will be responsible for the coordination of program faculty and possible work assignments for student employees.