View Job description for Faculty - Adjunct (CTE) Physical Therapy Assistant

College of Western Idaho • Nampa, ID

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About The Position

The Adjunct Physical Therapist Assistant Faculty member at the College of Western Idaho’s Idaho Consortium for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Program teaches students in an adjunct capacity. The faculty member participates in clinical teaching orientation and faculty team meetings, and assists in determining grades for lecture courses and pass/fail outcomes for lab requirements, based on assessments, objectives, and criteria defined in the course syllabus. The role works directly with the full-time faculty member coordinating the assigned course or courses.

This position is for the Spring 2027 semester. Candidates must reside in Idaho. Employment visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• Associate of Science degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• At least 5 years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist.
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist.
• Currently practicing in a clinical environment.
• Must reside in Idaho.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree as a Physical Therapist.
• Teaching experience in physical therapy or PTA education.

Responsibilities

• Teach the contracted credit load in accordance with course descriptions published in the CWI catalog.
• Participate in orientation, mentoring, and course team meetings as requested or required.
• Demonstrate effective physical therapy teaching skills, as reflected in student learning and success and student faculty evaluations.
• Participate in program activities as appropriate, particularly orientation to course tools and requirements and program faculty team meetings.
• Apply appropriate policies and regulations of the clinical agency, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Department, and College.
• Engage in personal and professional educational growth, documented in annual resume or vita updates that include continuing education and professional development.
• Maintain expertise in the course material and content taught to physical therapist assistant students.
• Follow grading criteria provided by the course coordinator.
• Serve as a professional role model for physical therapy care.
• Convey through words and actions the values expected by CWI.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree