Part Time Faculty, Physical Therapy

About the role

The instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. S/He provides education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. S/He encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life-long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provides competency-based education which aligns with the South University model of curricula as well as supports the South University style of system delivery.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates physical therapist assistant (PTA) curriculum in collaboration with other PTA faculty on-campus and across campuses.
• Enables the achievement of pre-described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and establish student performance criteria and evaluation.
• Participates in the governance and short- and long-term planning of the program and the university.
• Delivers learning-centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
• Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.
• Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.
• Contributes to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings.
• Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Fulfills other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director.
• Participates in annual faculty development as required by the university and to maintain state licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
• Contributes to a positive campus culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events, such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various professional development workshops and program-based meetings.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a regionally accredited university (preferred).
• Bachelor's degree from a regionally accredited university (required).
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy, including experience in the PT/PTA relationship (required).
• Experience in a variety of areas of teaching (e.g., academic, clinical, continuing education, in-service), in post-secondary or college institutions (preferred).
• Membership in a professional association tied to area of instruction preferred.
• Understanding of contemporary physical practice and its relation to PTA education.
• Service on behalf of physical therapy education, the community, and/or the profession.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills including the ability to build successful relationships with student populations.
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Computer based skills (i.e., software, analytical, and report writing skills).
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and to meet frequently occurring deadlines.
• Ability to develop a professional rapport with diverse school/campus constituents.
• Ability to develop and complete projects without continued direct supervision.
• Ability to learn from students' participation, demonstrates fair and consistent behavior in all matters, and shows compassion without being ineffectual.