Assistant Professor & Program Director – Physical Therapist Assistant

Job description

Position summary: The Program Director serves as the academic and administrative leader of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program and is accountable for ensuring the program operates with the highest level of integrity, organization, and compliance. This 12-month faculty position reports to the Dean of Health Sciences and includes a 6–9 hour teaching load per semester. The Program Director is responsible for the consistent and timely execution of all program functions, ensuring full compliance with institutional policies, accreditation standards (CAPTE), and regulatory requirements. This role requires a high level of dependability, attention to detail, and commitment to maintaining program quality, student success, and operational excellence. Position responsibilities: - Program Leadership & Accountability - Provides direct oversight and accountability for all aspects of the PTA program, ensuring continuous compliance with CAPTE accreditation standards, Kilgore institutional policies, and state regulations. - Ensures all program operations, documentation, and reporting requirements are completed accurately, thoroughly, and within established timelines. - Maintains readiness...