Program Director​/Clinical Faculty - Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant Program

Position: Program Director / Open Rank Clinical Faculty - Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant Program
Posting Information

Position Title Program Director / Open Rank Clinical Faculty - Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant Program Job Posting Number 2026090

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Job Location San Marcos College/Division TXST Global Department/School College of Health Professions Position Description

Texas State University invites applicants for an inaugural Program Director for a Bachelor of Health Sciences degree with a concentration in Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant in the College of Health Professions. The Program Director will complete the development of the accelerated online program in collaboration with the faculty and seek accreditation by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) upon recommendation of the National Commission on Orthotics and Prosthetics Education (NCOPE).

The program is tentatively slated to begin in Fall 2026 with its first cohort of students and faculty.

This is a full-time 9-month position with summer employment, a non-tenured line Clinical Open Rank faculty appointment, and includes teaching and service responsibilities with release time provided for administrative duties.

The Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant program is an accelerated online program. The Director reports to the Dean of the College of Health Professions. The Dean's office is located in the Avery building on the Round Rock campus and in Encino Hall on the San Marcos campus. Additional information about the university and its nationally recognized academic programs is available at http://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Reporting to the Dean or his designee, the Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant Program Director is the administrator in charge of the program. They are responsible for the implementation of the university, college, and program policies, and the development, coordination, administration, and delivery of a high-quality educational student experience within the program. The Program Director articulates the Orthotics and Prosthetics Assistant program's aspirations to constituents inside and outside the university community, develops and implements strategic goals, and provides collaborative leadership.

Dynamic leadership, clear communication, strong interpersonal skills, and a keen strategic vision are crucial characteristics required for success.

Drawing on the assistance and advice of the faculty and staff, the Program Director has lead responsibility for the administration of the program, including preparing and managing the budget to achieve program goals and curriculum development. In addition, the Program Director is responsible for providing leadership for matters related to accreditation, teaching schedules, recruitment of new faculty, evaluation of faculty and staff performance, support for grant and external development opportunities, student recruitment and advising, and formulation and implementation of strategic plans and policies.

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Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications for Appointment at the Clinical Assistant Professor rank (less than five years teaching experience):

* Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university.

* Credentialed in the profession of Orthotics and/or Prosthetics or hold a professional license in the Orthotics & Prosthetics profession as is required by the state in which he/she is employed.

* Minimum two years of clinical experience in profession.

* College level teaching experience.

* Demonstrated current and contemporary competence in the teaching content area as well as a commitment to service and scholarship.

* Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance in educational theories and techniques.

* Experience in the effective administration of a university department to include curricular evaluation and design, programmatic fiscal and personnel management, accreditation, and strategic planning.

* Demonstrated commitment to professional growth and lifelong learning (e.g., continuing professional education in the specialty area (s),…