Academic Program Director: Patient Care Technician

Minimum and Additional Requirements

Faculty teaching associate degree courses not designed for transfer to the baccalaureate degree: bachelor's degree in the teaching discipline, or associate degree and demonstrated competencies in teaching discipline, & have two (2) yrs. progressively responsible related work/teaching exp. Must hold current SC license registered nurse with unencumbered, active nurse license. Three (3) years’ exp. in healthcare. Prefer bachelor's degree, and exp. in nursing facility, hospice, acute care facility.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, Healthcare Administration, Health Sciences, or a closely related field preferred. Experience in a nursing facility, hospice, acute care facility, or other healthcare setting preferred. Additional preferred qualifications include:

- Three (3) or more years of progressively responsible clinical nursing experience, preferably involving direct patient care, supervision, or healthcare education.

- Previous teaching or instructional experience in a postsecondary, technical college, or healthcare training environment.

- Experience in academic program coordination, curriculum development, instructional planning, and student learning assessment.

- Demonstrated knowledge of Patient Care Technician competencies, clinical procedures, patient safety standards, infection control, and healthcare regulations.

- Experience coordinating clinical education, establishing clinical partnerships, and supervising students in healthcare settings.

- Previous leadership or supervisory experience, including faculty coordination, staff development, scheduling, or program administration.

- Familiarity with program accreditation standards, regulatory compliance, and continuous quality improvement in healthcare education.

- Experience utilizing instructional technology, simulation-based learning, and learning management systems.

- Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with students, faculty, healthcare partners, and institutional leadership.