Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director​/Instructor

POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:
Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director/Instructor

POSITION

DESCRIPTION:

Under the supervision of the Dean of Health Sciences, this position is responsible for performing all aspects of instruction and program management for various Health Sciences Programs.

MAJOR DUTIES:

COURSE DEVELOPMENT

· Demonstrates knowledge of curricula and subject matter for each course assigned.

· Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses.

· Develops course outlines, goals, and objectives, and follows established curricula to develop lesson plans, syllabi, goals, and objectives.

· Develops instructional techniques and activities that meet the needs of a variety of learning styles for face-to-face and online formats.

· Evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives by establishing evaluative criteria and tests that measure each student’s progress.

· Ensures that instruction meets the standards of Programmatic Accreditation agencies and facilitates students’ success on National licensure and/or certification tests.

INSTRUCTIONAL DELIVERY

· Develops and implements instructional delivery that is stimulating, thought provoking, and engaging to students in face-to-face, online, lab, and clinical settings.

· Correctly assesses the educational needs of the students, making changes as necessary.

· Delivers effective instruction, as evidenced by student retention and student success on standardized assessments.

· Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, and other appropriate course materials.

· Maintains knowledge of computer technology and its application to the field of study.

· Maintains knowledge of Blackboard, and uses is effectively to deliver course materials, assessments, and record grades.

· Develops and implements a work ethics plan to encourage and instill good work habits.

LAB INSTRUCTION AND MANAGEMENT

· Maintains a clean, organized and safe lab and classroom environment.

· Recommends equipment to facilitate student learning.

· Follows a lab management plan that targets safety procedures and reinforce for students.

· Identifies safety hazards and initiates corrections quickly.

· Provides timely feedback to students about performance in lab tasks.

· Provides for adequate supervision of students in lab settings.

COURSE/PROGRAM EVALUATION

· Develops and Assess Student Learning Outcomes, prepares and submits reports associated with SLO’s

· Develops and Assess General Education Learning Outcomes, prepares and submits reports associated with General Education Learning Outcomes.

· Assess and reports annual program outcomes as required by the college and Programmatic Accrediting agencies

STUDENT EVALUATION AND ADVISEMENT

· Communicates students’ progress to students and discusses appropriate changes to improve performance as needed.

· Accurately records pertinent information in student’s record as required.

· Calculates, records and reports students’ grades accurately and by deadline.

· Follows and participates in the college’s grade appeal process.

· Advises program students for academic and career success.

· Participates in Open Registration/Late Registration of student.

· Establishes appropriate office hours for student consultation and advisement.

· Refers students that need further pathway advisement to the Health Science advisors.

· Refers students having difficulty coping with classes and/or school/family issues to the Health Science Counselor.

INSTRUCTIONAL DUTIES

· Records and reports student attendance correctly, including reporting of NO SHOWS.

· Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the classroom and lab.

· Performs and maintains classroom and lab inventory according to established policy and procedure, which includes securing and locking cabinets and doors.

· Ensures records are secured in locked file cabinets and rooms with door locks.

· Maintains confidentiality of student information.

· Arranges and participates in Service Learning opportunities with current students.

· Participates in TCSG IFCC Curriculum Development process

Program Management

· Understands principals and standards of Programmatic Accreditation and/or State Board Regulations.

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