Assistant Professor or Senior Lecturer – PTA

Carroll Community College•Westminster, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a ten-month faculty position primarily focused on teaching duties, requiring 30 Teacher Load Hours (TLH) during an academic year (approximately 30 credits). The expected workweek is 37.5 hours for professional duties, with actual hours varying based on grading, preparation, meetings, professional development, and office hours. The primary responsibilities are teaching students and assessing learning, with secondary engagement in professional development and service to the college community. Faculty report to either the Division Chair or the Program Director.

Requirements

Graduate of a CAPTE-accredited Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Master’s degree or higher from an accredited institution OR Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences, Physical Therapy, or Kinesiology from an accredited institution and current enrollment in a master’s program
Current, active, unencumbered, United States-issued Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) licensure in Maryland or eligibility for Maryland licensure.
Minimum of six years (6) of contemporary clinical experience as a licensed PT or PTA, with experience required within the last five years.
Clinical experience must be relevant to assigned teaching responsibilities and consistent with current standards of physical therapy practice.
Ability to teach, supervise, and evaluate students in both didactic and laboratory components of PTA curriculum.
Basic proficiency with instructional technology, including learning management systems and educational software.
Successfully complete a criminal background check (for designated positions)
Be able to work on campus as of the first day of employment
Be currently authorized to work in the US, as the College does not offer Visa sponsorships

Responsibilities

Teach the equivalent of 30-teaching load hours during an academic year
Hold classes as scheduled
Design assignments and/or give required assignments to measure student learning
Provide clear and concise feedback to students in a timely manner (generally within two weeks)
Check and respond to all emails within two business days
Post the syllabus, faculty information, and a welcome announcement for Preview Week and maintain a current gradebook in the Learning Management System
Hold required office hours
Assist students and direct them to appropriate resources
Contribute to student retention and completion initiatives
Participate in outcomes assessment and respond to data
Collaborate with student support offices and professionals
Report grades and reconcile incomplete grades as necessary
Engage in professional development
Attend required meetings and complete mandatory trainings
Serve on committees to support the college mission
Adapt to emerging challenges and demands to serve the college and its students
Follow policies as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
Be positive, cooperative, and supportive
Perform other duties as assigned