Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Salary

$80,000.00 Annually

Location

ENMU - Roswell, NM

Job Type

Full time permanent

Job Number

2026-00179

Department

ENMU-Roswell

Opening Date

11/08/2026

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Position Overview

The following is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This list of duties is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all the functions and responsibilities performed.

Position Summary:

The position is a full-time, 12-month administrative faculty and instructional appointment on the tenure track, The position is primarily campus-based, with occasional travel for professional development, accreditation activities, and clinical site visits.

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program Director provides academic, administrative, and instructional leadership for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell. The Program Director is responsible for the overall planning, development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the program in alignment with the mission and goals of the University and the accreditation standards and requirements of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

The Program Director serves as the academic administrator and a member of the program's core faculty, providing leadership for curriculum development and assessment, faculty and staff supervision and professional development, student recruitment and progression, clinical education, program resources, budget management, and program outcomes. The Program Director supervises faculty within the PTA Program, ensuring adherence to University policies and procedures, applicable state and local laws, and relevant professional standards. The position ensures that the program maintains compliance with the accreditation requirements of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) and coordinates the preparation and submission of required accreditation reports, self-study materials, annual reports, substantive change documentation, and preparations for accreditation visits.

The Program Director promotes a high-quality educational environment that integrates contemporary physical therapist assistant practice with evidence-based teaching and learning. Responsibilities include teaching and facilitating learning in classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical settings; evaluating student achievement; providing student advising and support for academic progression; and using assessment data and program outcomes to identify and implement improvements in curriculum, instruction, and student success.

The Program Director develops and maintains effective relationships with faculty, students, University departments, healthcare organizations, clinical education partners, professional organizations, and other internal and external stakeholders. The Program Director serves as a primary liaison with CAPTE, the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), and clinical education partners, ensuring that sufficient and appropriate clinical education opportunities are available to support student learning and program outcomes. The position also supports effective program communication, resource allocation, fiscal management, faculty evaluation, and ongoing professional development to maintain program quality and effectiveness.

In addition to program leadership and instructional responsibilities, the Program Director participates in University committees, institutional initiatives, community engagement, and professional activities that advance the mission of Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell and the effectiveness of the PTA Program. This position reports to the Dean of Health.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide overall leadership, management, and coordination of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program in alignment with Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell's mission, goals, and the accreditation standards and requirements of the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Develop, implement, review, assess, and continuously improve the PTA curriculum to ensure alignment with CAPTE accreditation requirements and current industry and educational standards.
• Coordinate student recruitment, admissions, academic advising, and progression processes; monitor and evaluate student performance and achievement; and provide effective academic advising, counseling, and support to promote student success and academic progression.
• Interpret and apply CAPTE accreditation standards and prepare accreditation reports, self-study materials, and supporting documentation.
• Manage program budgets and fiscal resources, including budget development, scheduling, equipment, facilities, resource allocation, and operational planning.
• Plan and conduct program evaluation, assessment and use data to support evidence-based decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Recruit, supervise, evaluate, mentor, and support the professional development of faculty and staff.
• Organize multiple priorities, meet deadlines, maintain accurate records, and manage accreditation documentation and program records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Master's degree.
• Hold an active, unencumbered PT or PTA license or certification in a U.S. jurisdiction and meet applicable requirements for practice in New Mexico.
• Minimum of five (5) years of full-time, post-licensure professional experience, including at least three (3) years of full-time clinical experience within a U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience in classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical teaching.
• Experience in administration, management, or leadership; clinical leadership experience is acceptable.
• Provide documented evidence of 60 contact hours of professional development or education encompassing the following areas:
• Educational theory and methodology
• Instructional design
• Student evaluation
• Outcome assessment

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree in physical therapy or a related field.
• Have prior experience as a program director, clinical education coordinator, or academic faculty member in a CAPTE-accredited program.
• Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Experience in program assessment, curriculum design, and accreditation reporting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of CAPTE accreditation standards, required elements, policies, procedures, and accreditation processes applicable to physical therapist assistant education.
• Knowledge of contemporary physical therapist assistant practice, professional standards, ethical principles, and scope of practice.
• Knowledge of curriculum development, instructional design, student evaluation, and program assessment.
• Knowledge of classroom, laboratory, and clinical teaching methods appropriate for physical therapist assistant education.
• Knowledge of clinical education models, requirements, and practices, including the development and maintenance of clinical education partnerships.
• Knowledge of faculty supervision, evaluation, professional development, workload planning, and team leadership.
• Knowledge of higher education policies and procedures, institutional governance, and applicable state and professional requirements.
• Knowledge of current trends and emerging practices in physical therapy, physical therapist assistant education, and healthcare delivery.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including students, faculty, administrators, clinical partners, accrediting agencies, and community organizations.
• Ability to provide effective academic, administrative, and instructional leadership in a higher education environment.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate clearly and professionally with diverse stakeholders.
• Effective organizational, interpersonal, problem-solving, and collaborative skills necessary to lead the PTA Program and support its successful operation.
• Ability to use technology and appropriate information systems to support instruction, communication, assessment, program administration, and student learning.

Working Conditions

• Work is generally performed during normal business hours, with occasional evening and weekend hours required to meet program deadlines and institutional responsibilities.
• The position is primarily sedentary but may occasionally require lifting or exerting up to 25 pounds of force.

Essential Functions: [As defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, these include the aforementioned duties and responsibilities, job knowledge, skills, and abilities, physical demands and working conditions. This is not necessarily an all-inclusive listing.]

Additional Information

Electronic Application Instructions: Electronic applications should be submitted through the "Apply" link on the top of this page. Please attach the following required documents to your electronic application:

Required Documents:

Letter of Interest

Resume / Curriculum vitae

Contact information for three references (blind or off list reference checks may be conducted on finalists)

Transcripts Official or Unofficial (Scanned/PDF transcripts required if being used to meet the minimum or preferred qualifications; Copy and Paste transcripts will not be considered.)

ENMU-R is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Title IX/IPRA. Eastern New Mexico University - Roswell does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local laws. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, or to perform essential job functions, please contact the office of human resources at (575) 624-7412. New Mexico is an open records state; therefore ENMU-R complies with the Inspection of Public Records Act, NMSA 1978, Chapter 14, Article 2, from the Office of the New Mexico Attorney General. Any concerns regarding sex discrimination should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator at either titleix.coordinator@enmu.edu, (575) 562-2235, or Quay Hall Office 109, 1500 S Avenue K, Portales, NM 88130. Requests for records should be sent to Teresa Casarez at teresa.casarez@roswell.enmu.edu. For any other inquires please contact Human Resources at (575) 624-7412 or email roswell.hr@enmu.edu

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the job.

ENMU-Roswell reserves the right to cancel, change, or close any advertised position at any time. The decision to do so will be based upon the needs of the University and the final determination will rest with the President.

APPLICANTS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUBMITTING COMPLETE APPLICATIONS

Insurance

Insurance for Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell is offered through the New Mexico Public Schools Insurance Authority. High coverage and low coverage options are offered for medical and dental insurance so employees can choose the plan thats right for them.

• Health insurance is offered through both Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Mexico and the Presbyterian Health Plan
• Dental insurance is offered through United Concordia.
• Vision insurance is offered through Davis Vision.
• Life insurance is offered through Standard Life Insurance Company and UNUM Life Insurance Company.

Retirement

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell participates with the New Mexico Educational Retirement Board (NMERB), Social Security, and Medicare.

The University also offers supplemental retirement plans. 403b plans are available through TIAA/CREF, AIG VALIC, and MetLife. 475b plans are offered through TIAA/CREF.

Paid Time Off

Leave accrual rates are determined by employee class (At-Will/Professional & Faculty - exempt or Support - non-exempt) and years of employment. See below for specific accruals for each employee class.

As per policies and procedures Adjuncts and Temporary employees are not eligible to accrue leave.

Faculty Paid Time Off

• Medical leave is accrued 48 hours in the Fall and 48 hours in the Spring.
• Personal Leave - Five personal work days each academic year and two work days during the summer. Only regular faculty will be eligible for personal leave. Personal leave will not accumulate from academic year to academic year.

Support Paid Time Off

• During the first year of service, full time non-exempt (hourly) employees accrue 7 hours of annual leave and 7 hours of medical leave per month.
• The second year of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 10 hours of annual leave and 10 hours of medical leave per month.
• The third and subsequent years of service, full time non-exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
• Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
• Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.

Professional/ At-will Paid Time Off

• Full time exempt employees accrue 14.66 hours of annual leave and 14 hours of medical leave per month.
• Employees must work for the University for three months before they are eligible to use annual leave.
• Leave accruals will be pro-rated for part time employees.

Employee Educational Assistance Plan

Eastern New Mexico University-Roswell offers a tuition waiver for permanent, full-time and part-time regular employees and retirees. Employees can take up to 9 credit hours on the Roswell campus. Their IRS dependents are not restricted in the number of credit hours they can take. For detailed information reference 40.9 Educational Assistance Program.

For classes offered by ENMU in Portales, the Portales campus will waive some tuition for either the employee or spouse, dependents, as defined by the I.R.S., are not eligible for tuition waivers for classes taken through the Portales campus.

Additional course fees will still need to be paid by the employee.

As per policies and procedures Adjuncts and Temporary employees are not eligible to recieve the tutiion wavier.

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Employer Eastern New Mexico University

Address 1500 S. Ave. K, Station 21

Portales, New Mexico, 88130

Phone 575-562-2115

Website http://www.enmu.edu