Academic Program Director Physical Therapy

GENERAL SUMMARYIn collaboration with Dean and faculty the Program Director assures delivery of the local campus curriculum in a manner that meets program goals learning outcomes consistency and institutional expectations. The Program Director leads local campus programmatic accreditation to assure all standards are met and reports are appropriately filed. Works closely with the Dean and other Program Directors and/or faculty on revisions of program policies admissions academic progress and graduation competencies. The Director is accountable for strategic plan initiatives concerning the program as well integrating with other departments and programs to resolve student and faculty issues and promote assessment of educational effectiveness. Program directors serve as an important conduit connecting the program with other University departments communicating information and contributing to the growth and improvement of the DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic PlanningProvides leadership strategy vision organization processes and infrastructure for a respective program and in concert with the Universitys strategic and quality improvement plan;Assesses and reports on program metrics such as faculty workload and scholarly productivity student satisfaction graduation rates enrollments etc. to assure program goals are being met;Local Program OperationsResponsible for the development and maintenance of effective department operations including efficient workflow achieving student learning outcomes; ensuring appropriate faculty numbers; assuring quality curriculum;Works effectively with other departments across the University to coordinate activities and promote change;Promotes a campus culture in alignment with the Universitys core values that focuses on the academic achievement and personal development of all students;Reports to the Management Committee to support educational effectiveness;Communicates effectively and fosters collaborative relationships among all campus constituencies including students faculty and staff; advises students assisting with problem solving and complaint resolutionCollaborate with Clinical Education department to assure quality clinical experiences for student recruiting information sessions;Ensures faculty support the attainment of department and institutional outcomes as laid out in the Institutional Effectiveness plan;Faculty Leadership and DevelopmentHires develops and evaluates faculty (core and adjunct). Assists them in planning staffing patterns for their area(s) of responsibility. Utilizing standards for effective job performance evaluates faculty effectiveness;Mentors and develops employees to maximize individual performance build future organizational leadership enhance teamwork and strengthen support of the organizations core values;Scholarly and Professional DevelopmentStays abreast of educational best practices policy changes and developments that may impact the program through attendance and developing professional relationships at professional conferences seminars and local state and national organizations;Meets scholarly goals as identified in annual performance evaluation;Maintains visibility in respective professional organizations;Uses research and practice and theory and experience to foster professional development and student learning;Core Management ResponsibilitiesPromotes Universitys core values;Develops and implements Departments strategic plan;Identifies new opportunitiesMaintains superior customer service to internal and external customers;Fosters a success-oriented accountable environment within the University;Develops annual budget and expenses for area(s) of responsibility and guides subordinate managerial personnel in the development of their budgets as necessary. Administers or delegates the administration of budgets approving expenditures reviewing reports;Develops communicates and upholds University policies and procedures;Leads local participation in the programmatic accreditation process; assures full compliance with federal state and accrediting body standards and regulations;Attends and participate in Management Committee Program Directors Council and Student-Director Meetings where appropriate;Maintains .5 teaching workload;Approves pre-requisite course substitutions and transfer DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESMay perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to REQUIREMENTSPosition may require local driving and/or overnight travel to other campuses.A valid drivers license for State of residence and at least minimum liability insurance required by RESPONSIBILITIESResponsible for the direction and supervision of core faculty contributing faculty and staff employees for program. May supervise an assistant director or site IN ORGANIZATIONREPORTS TO: Associate DeanPOSITIONS SUPERVISED: Core faculty contributing faculty staffHiring Range: $102480 - $178290