Instructor, Physical Therapy Assisting Program Director - Tenure Track - Fall 2026 Job Listing at College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, NV (Job ID R0150619)

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Job Description

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About the College of Southern Nevada

Founded in 1971 and situated in the greater Las Vegas metropolitan area, the College of Southern Nevada is the most ethnically diverse college in Nevada and the first to receive the HSI designation. We've prioritized providing an affordable, collaborative, and welcoming environment that allows all students to shine. CSN is a fully accredited institution offering hundreds of degrees and certificates in 70 academic programs. CSN proudly hosts students from all 50 states and over 60 countries with a student population that mirrors Clark County Nevada, one of the most diverse counties in the US. More than one-third of our students are first-generation, half are Pell Grant eligible, and nearly three-fourths are part-time.

The College of Southern Nevada, a Minority Serving Institution designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI) provides associates and select bachelor's degrees. Consistent with CSN's mission, vision, and values we are passionate about fostering an environment where our highly diverse students achieve, succeed, and prosper. 

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The College of Southern Nevada recognizes that embracing diversity maximizes faculty and staff contribution to our goals and provides the best opportunity for student achievement. We seek faculty who demonstrate their commitment to our communities and value diverse perspectives. Faculty are intentional about providing culturally responsive instruction to promote creativity, innovation, growth, and academic excellence.

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Residents enjoy vibrant urban and suburban communities, within the cities of Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, and Henderson, world-class restaurants, and beautiful parks. The region features a reasonable cost of living, with affordable prices on everything from housing to utilities to groceries compared to most major cities across the nation. Thanks to its mild winters and ample sunshine, the area appeals to a variety of age groups, from retirees to early career professionals. There are plenty of family-friendly activities available to keep families busy. Las Vegas is also a haven for professional sports fans with the NHL Golden Knights (2023 Stanley Cup Winner), WNBA Las Vegas Aces (2022, 2023 and 2025 National Champions), NFL Raiders Football Team, Las Vegas Lights FC and the Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Benefits of Working at CSN

• Grant-in-Aid: Tuition & fee assistance for employees and their families at NSHE institutions.
• Time Off: CSN provides a variety of time off options to help employees manage their work-life balance.
• Holidays: All CSN employees receive 12 paid holidays per year.
• Benefits: CSN offers attractive and customizable health insurance plans for employee and dependents.
• Retirement Plan:  Participants contribute 19.25% with 100% employer match.
• On-site Early Childhood Education Center services available
• Learning & professional development opportunities.
• Active CSN Affinity Groups that focus on campus-wide diversity initiatives to create a welcoming campus climate.

For more information about the benefits offered at CSN, please click the link https://www.csn.edu/benefits-retirement

Position Description

The Physical Therapy Assisting (PTA) Program Director (PD) serves as a subject matter expert (SME). This is a teaching position with supervisory/administrative functions. Besides student instruction, the PTA PD is responsible for the day-to-day coordination and functioning of the program, while assisting the Department Chair and Dean in the program activities, events, and operations. The Program Director is responsible for the development of the course schedule for the program, including classes and labs. The Program Director plays an active role in faculty and staff recruitment, and training. This position works with students, other faculty, other program directors, the Department Chair, the school Dean, classified staff, professional staff, college Vice-Presidents, college President, and community stakeholders/leaders.

General PD Responsibilities 

• Manages the day-to-day operational aspect of the program under the guidance of the Department Chair (DC). This includes, but is not limited to managing people, facilities, equipment, curriculum, grant development, and budget (as appropriate).  
• Analyze programmatic needs and ensure that the program aligns with industry, accreditation, licensure requirements, meeting all standards as outlined by accrediting bodies such as Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU), Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), etc. This includes completing all required assessments, accreditation reports, etc. 
• Recruit, screen, and recommend the hiring of part-time faculty to the Department Chair. Supervises and evaluates part-time faculty as needed.
• Day-to-day supervision of part-time PTA faculty, under the DC, to ensure they are upholding and aligned with program, department, school, and college policies and/or needs.  Create and submit faculty and course schedules/workloads on or before the deadline each semester and support faculty development, monitor communication protocols, and maintain/review part-time faculty credentials.
• Provides program budgetary oversight but might not be the account manager. (Lab fees and other program budgets are provided to the Program Director every semester by the Department Chair.) 
• Provides support to the Department Chair in day-to-day activities, addressing program/department specific matters and concerns, procurement, and representing the Chair in meetings as necessary. 
• Actively participates in curriculum development and review, which includes but is not limited to reviewing and adopting textbooks, submitting curriculum changes, and completing assessment reports in order to stay current with advancements in Physical Therapy education, research, and technology. 
• Serves as liaison between students and the program/department to address student concerns and guides students on programmatic requirements. Serve as a student advisor for the PTA program and maintain regular office hours to support student success. 
• Meet with internal and external constituents representing the department/program to key stakeholders and advisory boards. 
• Assists Department Chair in monitoring effectiveness of curriculum and facilities of the program/department while assisting the department in unit planning, strategic planning, and accreditation efforts. 
• In conjunction with the Department Chair, the PD participates in and provides support for program, department, and institutional committees, meetings, events, and activities, which may include post-semester activities.
• Develop program protocols and procedures for safety of students within program courses and labs. Monitor all aspects of safety. 
• Follows all laws and policies, including CSN and Engelstad School of Health Science's Limited entry policies and procedures, in regard to student selection, fairness, and cultural concerns. 
• Other duties per the CBA and as required or assigned. 

Other Faculty/PD Responsibilities 

• Hold PTA meetings as necessary and required each semester/academic year to ensure compliance with professional, accreditation, and school standards. 
• Evaluate student mastery of skills and competencies required by the profession, accrediting bodies, department, school, and college-wide committees. 
• Maintain personal licensure, certification(s), and health documentation as required. 
• Perform all other faculty/PD duties as assigned or required. 

Work Contract Key Points 

• This is a full-time, 10-month, tenure-track faculty position that would normally begin in Fall 2026. However, due to CAPTE accreditation, the selected individual will assume the role on July 1st, 2026.  
• The Physical Therapy Assisting Program Director is an “B+” contract position which requires 21 extra contract days with calculated compensation.  

Required Qualifications

• The PD must be a licensed Physical Therapist.  
• Master's degree or higher, from a regionally accredited college or university, in physical therapy, health science, education, or a related field. 
• Must have a minimum of 9 credits in “foundational education courses” per CAPTE. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the college level, ideally in a physical therapy assistant program. 
• Experience in academic leadership, including program oversight, curriculum development, and student advising. 
• Experience participating in or leading CAPTE accreditation processes, including preparing self-studies, supporting candidacy applications, hosting site visits, responding to recommendations, and maintaining compliance. 

Starting Salary Information

Initial salary placement is based on educational level and total years of full-time equivalent teaching experience. For example, for an instructor with a Master's degree the salary range would be $58,046 to $74,304 annually. The entire salary range is up to $89,166 annually with a Doctorate and 10 years' experience. A maximum of 10 years of experience will be considered for the initial salary placement purposes. *

*This position is contingent upon ongoing and available funding.

Bargaining unit Faculty members hired are eligible for relocation expenses reimbursement in accordance with the College of Southern Nevada NFA Contract 2022-2025.

Exempt

Full-Time Equivalent 

Required Attachment(s)

To be considered for this position, please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact information for three professional references (Name, email, and phone number)
• Unofficial Academic Transcripts (Applicants who have earned their degrees outside of the United States must have their educational transcripts evaluated by an approved evaluator if their college or university is not listed in the most recent edition of the Higher Education Directory, published by Higher Education Publications, Inc. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact the Office of Human Resources, Talent Acquisition & Classification Team).

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.

Local Search

Out of Area/State Candidates are not offered travel reimbursement.

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Note to Applicant

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications. The search committee will use this information during the initial review of application materials.  

All document(s) must be received by 11:59 p.m. the day prior to the closing date posted on the job announcement.

This position may require that a criminal background check be conducted on the candidate(s) selected for hire.  

As part of the hiring process, applicants for positions in the Nevada System of Higher Education may be required to demonstrate the ability to perform job-related tasks.  

Schedules are subject to change based on organizational needs.  

CSN is responsive to serving the educational needs of a diverse and ever-changing community. CSN employs only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the U.S. CSN does not sponsor aliens applying for faculty, professional staff, or management positions (H-1B Visas) in the absence of exceptional circumstances as defined by the USCIS.