Adjunct Professor- PTA

Responsibilities

• Serve as the lead instructor for lab and lecture sections of a 3 credit Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) course, and lecture section of a 2 credit PTA course.
• Facilitate student progress in achieving theory and performance requirements of the course content.
• Develop relevant and evidence-based coursework to facilitate best practice, meet student learning outcomes and national accreditation standards.
• Assure appropriate course-level rigor in class instruction and assessment methodologies consistent with the college, and national accreditation standards.
• Establish and maintain a classroom climate consistent with the College’s values and educational commitment.
• Ensure instructional success and model lifelong learning through continuous professional development.
• Strong team player, and ability to make meaningful and positive connections with diverse student body in a career college environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher required, in the field of physical therapy preferred.
• Current PT or PTA license in NYS required.
• Teaching experience at the high school or college level preferred, in the field of physical therapy preferred.
• Effective evaluation and leadership in student learning and laboratory performance.
• Strong clinical background.
• Demonstrated commitment to professional development and student success.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous curriculum enhancement and application of best practices.

Pay

Salary: $55 to $65 per contact hour. Generally, courses range between 15 to 45 contact hours so the salary range for this exempt position would be between $825.00 - $2,925.00.