Tenure Track Faculty and Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program

Tenure Track Faculty and Program Director Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program
Salary: $78,411 - $109,033
Classification: Tenure Track Faculty
Reports to: Dean of Nursing and Allied Health
Olympic College is recruiting a Full-Time Tenure-Track Faculty - Program Director position for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. This role is responsible for overseeing the curriculum, accreditation compliance, and overall effectiveness of the PTA program. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure that students receive high-quality education and training that meets industry standards, leading to successful certification and employment in the field of Physical Therapist Assistant. Essential Functions

• Coordinate the overall PTA Program activities with the Dean of Health Sciences
• Provide overall effective leadership and vision for the PTA Program;
• Administer and oversee the programs operations, including curriculum development, instructional methods, scheduling, and assessment.
• Ensure compliance with the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapist Assistant Education (CAPTE) standards and guidelines;
• Mentor new faculty and provide feedback to the program evaluation process;
• Coordinate with Dean faculty recruitment, training, and professional development;
• Maintain the programs accreditation status with CAPTE, ensuring all documentation, reports, and updates are submitted in a timely and accurate manner;
• Implement and evaluate program policies and procedures to ensure alignment with accreditation requirements;
• Conduct self-assessments and prepare for external reviews and accreditation site visits;
• Oversee and participate in local events related to student recruitment and any other activities related to PTA program and community outreach;
• Collaborate with faculty to develop, review, and revise the programs curriculum to support current industry standards and best practices;
• Teach evening, distance, and branch campus courses when required;
• Provide quality teaching including related preparation, grading, and record keeping;
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes by the first day of classes and to the division office as requested;
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities;
• Provide student advising for career/academic pathways, mentoring, and support;
• Contribute to development of composition curriculum and student learning outcomes;
• Contribute to the assessment of student learning and program outcomes annually;
• Punctual communication with students, faculty, staff and administrators;
• Maintain physical office hours for student consultation;
• Attend faculty, department and division meetings and serve on college committees;
• Serve on appropriate college and community committees;
• Perform other related duties as assigned and/or required

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Has an unencumbered WA state license as a Physical Therapist (PT) or an unencumbered certification/license as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from an accredited program;
• Has a minimum of a masters degree
• Has a minimum 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 United States jurisdiction;
• Experience in classroom, lab, or clinical teaching experience;
• Experience in administration, management, and leadership.
• Experiences derived from the clinic are acceptable and professional development or education in all the following: educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.
• Have documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning.

Preferred Qualification

• Have experience with accreditation standards (CAPTE);
• Experience with curriculum development and Canvas LMS; and
• Experience working in a community college.

A Successful Applicant will be able to:

• Deliver instructional course content with excitement and enthusiasm;
• Use a variety of methods and modes of instruction to ensure student success;
• Demonstrate a commitment to teaching students with little or no background, as well as the with experience student desire to further their careers;
• Utilize a variety of assessment activities to evaluate student learning and achievement;
• Demonstrate success working with individuals and groups representing a wide range of diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds, as well as military veterans;
• Support diversity in higher education through the application of culturally responsive teaching pedagogies and the use of diverse resources/voices, as well as by contributing through actions;
• Foster a climate of multi-cultural understanding and appreciation;
• Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the Olympic College mission, diversity, and a
• learning-centered climate;
• Demonstrate success in incorporating accessibility and special needs accommodations via course materials and classroom activities;

Additional Information

Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position . Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

This is a full-time faculty position contracted on an annual basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary will be prorated to reflect the actual contract days remaining in the academic year. The salary listed is a range based on per month for the quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments may be a part of the instructional load.

Full-Time Faculty qualify for the following benefits. Medical/vision, dental, long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental dismemberment, Flexible Spending Arrangement, Dependent Care Assistance Program, Wellness Programs, Retirement option between SBRP retirement plan administered by TIAA or Department of Retirement Systems Plan 3, Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, leave sick/personal leave, Aflac, auto/home insurance, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site child care on a space available.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here .

Conditions of Employment

• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.

• Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement ). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.

How To Apply

To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

• Olympic College Online Application

• Resume

• Cover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.

• Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.

EEO Statement

Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies: ... . This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.