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 for accreditation reviews, site visits, and audits at all times.
Faculty Oversight & Performance Management
Responsible for the hiring, supervision, evaluation, and ongoing accountability of all faculty and staff.
Ensures faculty meet instructional expectations, maintain compliance with course requirements, and adhere to Kilgore institutional standards.
Provides consistent orientation, mentorship, and performance feedback, addressing deficiencies in a timely and professional manner.
The above duties are not all-inclusive; rather, they illustrate the @type of work assigned to a position incumbent. All listed duties are considered essential functions of the job.
Curriculum Oversight & Program Evaluation
Leads the development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of curriculum to ensure alignment with CAPTE standards and workforce expectations.
Ensures all program outcomes are systematically assessed, documented, and used to drive continuous quality improvement through the annual program review process.
Maintains full accountability for the integrity, rigor, and effectiveness of the curriculum.
Accreditation & Compliance Management
Oversees all accreditation-related activities, including reporting, documentation, record-keeping, and communication with accrediting bodies.
Ensures strict adherence to CAPTE standards across all areas of the program, including curriculum, faculty qualifications, clinical education, and student outcomes.
Proactively identifies and addresses compliance risks to maintain program standing.
Clinical Coordination Oversight
Works in collaboration with the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) to ensure all clinical affiliation agreements are current, compliant, and sufficient to meet enrollment needs.
Ensures clinical placements align with program capacity and accreditation requirements.
Fiscal & Resource Management
Develops, monitors, and maintains full accountability for the program budget, ensuring responsible and compliant use of institutional and grant funds.
Oversees inventory, maintenance, and replacement of equipment and supplies to support program operations and student learning.
Enrollment Management & Program Sustainability
Monitors and manages enrollment based on available clinical placements and program capacity.
Ensures recruitment, retention, and completion strategies are aligned with program goals and workforce demand.
Instructional Responsibilities
Teaches assigned courses effectively, demonstrating preparedness, organization, and appropriate use of instructional time.
Develops and implements clear grading policies and student assessment methods that accurately measure student performance and progression.
Maintains accurate and timely records of student attendance, performance, and progression.
Student Engagement & Professional Standards
Upholds and enforces all college policies and procedures, ensuring a professional and respectful learning environment.
Provides clear communication to students, faculty, and college administration regarding course expectations, program requirements, and academic progress.
Refers students to appropriate resources as needed and supports student success while maintaining academic standards.
Institutional Engagement & Dependability
Demonstrates consistent attendance, preparation, and participation in all required meetings, including faculty, department, committee, and administrative meetings.
Completes all assigned institutional duties in a timely and professional manner.
Maintains effective communication and collaboration with college leadership, faculty, staff, and external partners.
Minimum Position Requirements:
Master's degree required; Doctorate preferred
Hold's an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license
Minimum of 5 years full-time post-licensure experience that includes 3 years minimum of full-time clinical experience
Experience in classroom, lab, or clinical teaching experience
Experience in administration, management, and leadership. Experience can be derived from clinical experiences
Professional development or education in all of the following: educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment
Skills & Abilities:
Proficiency in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and academic advising
Maintains current knowledge of discipline and educational methodologies through professional development
Has attention to detail and prioritizes tasks to multitask Professor effectively
Able to demonstrate good customer service and professionalism
Proficiency in typing, Microsoft Office, and email etiquette
Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
Proficiency in problem resolution and critical decision making
Uses interpersonal communication to establish and maintain effective working relationships as well as effective student-teacher relationships
Supervisory Responsibilities:
1 Full-Time Direct Reports 2-3 Part-Time Direct Reports
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office and classroom environment.
No or very limited physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
No or very limited exposure to physical risk.
Safety:
Provide resources for safe operation of units. Create and support workplace safety.
Salary & Benefits:
36-hour work week for a healthy work life balance as well generous paid leave time.
Health, life, and income protection insurance are provided.
An excellent retirement program through the Teacher Retirement System or Optional Retirement Plan 'ORP' for full time faculty.
Full Time employees have free use of the college's recreational/fitness facilities
Full Time employees are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PLSF) after 10 years of service.
Tuition scholarships are for the employee and dependents.
Compensation for this 12-month position is based on years of teaching at institutions of higher education, and highest level of education. Base pay for no experience ranges from $59,648 for a master's degree to $69,191 for a doctorate.
Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.
All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.
Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities. Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students' holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.
Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.
Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment. An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired. Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.
This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran's status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.
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