Program Director, Physical Therapist Assistant

Employer

South Piedmont Community College

Job Location

Primarily located on the Old Charlotte Highway Campus

Salary Grade

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

Job Reports To

Assistant Dean of Health and Public Services

Job Category

Instructional (Faculty)

Application Period

Opens: 07/28/2025

Closes: 09/30/2025

Target Start Date

10/01/2025

Expected Work Hours

Full-time faculty are required to be on campus or a designated work site for a minimum of thirty (30) hours a week, four (4) days a week.

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

· Masters’ degree from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

· A current license to practice as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant in any United States jurisdiction

· Minimum total 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 the past ten years

· Minimum of one year of administrative or supervisory experience

· Possess an education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to the program director role

· Minimum of one year of classroom, lab, or clinical teaching experience

· Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

· Working knowledge/utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications

Preferred Qualifications

· Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

· Familiarity with a course management system such as Canvas

· Experience in a regional accreditation process, such as SACSCOC

· Experience in a national accreditation process, such as Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE)

· Budgeting experience

· Experience with class scheduling, and evidence of the ability to create proactive and innovative class scheduling options

· Experience with goal setting and strategic planning

Position Description

Job Description

The Program Director of Physical Therapist Assistant provides academic leadership to the department, motivates others, and facilitates change while effectively managing programs of learning, resources, and personnel. This individual promotes SPCC’s mission by providing effective management and supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant program, instruction, assessment, faculty training, and professional development. The Program Director of Physical Therapist Assistant will teach a minimum of 15 contact hours for each fall and spring term, with 7 contact hours in the summer term for a total of 37 hours for the academic year. This position is a 12-month full-time position primarily located on the Old Charlotte Highway Campus.

Job Duties

Leadership and Management

- Act as chief advocate for the program and present a positive image of the school and the college to both internal and external customers
- Collaborate with advisory boards to ensure currency of program offerings
- Conduct program demand-gap analysis using labor market data to identify needs and opportunities for program growth
- Evaluate program offerings to align with labor market needs
- Participate in periodic program reviews, conduct research and surveys, and prepare updates, reports, and plans
- Develop recruiting and marketing plans for the program in consultation with the Assistant Dean/ Dean of the School of Health and Public Services and the marketing/communications department
- Participate in student recruitment, retention, advising, and registration activities
- Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff within the program
- Recruit, orient, and mentor adjunct and full-time faculty
- Maintain a roster of qualified adjunct faculty for the program
- Participate in developing recommendations for the school budget, including forecasting anticipated budgetary needs for staffing, equipment, and supplies; monitor school expenditures

Curriculum and Teaching

Teach a minimum of 37 SHC per academic year (Typically, 15 SCH in both fall and spring semesters, 7 hours in the summer)
Promote quality in learning and instruction by using student-centered principles in leadership, management, hiring, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development
Actively support pedagogical innovation in seated and distance instruction; encourage the use of technology within the learning environment
Coordinate the development of a student-centered course schedule, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of existing courses
Provide leadership in program review and student learning outcomes assessment. Annually update and assess program improvement plans
Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of new courses
Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following locations: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), or in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties)

How to Apply

Apply online at https://jobs.spcc.edu/postings/3359. Position is open until filled.

Contact Info

employment@spcc.edu or 704-277-5335