Full Time Faculty - Physical Therapist Assistant Program (10 month, tenure, permanent position)

Henry Ford College•Mi, MI

10d

About The Position

Henry Ford College is hiring a full-time faculty member for its Physical Therapist Assistant Program. The faculty member teaches courses in or related to physical therapist assisting for majors and non-majors, in assigned in-person, online, or hybrid formats. The role includes developing and coordinating courses and curriculum, advising and supporting students, assessing student learning, mentoring colleagues, and contributing to continuous program and department improvement. The faculty member works with students from diverse backgrounds and abilities, participates in shared governance and college committees, and collaborates on program, department, school, division, and college-wide initiatives. The position requires teaching 15 contact hours per week and providing at least five hours per week of student consultation. Faculty prepare engaging lectures, laboratories, demonstrations, exercises, and other learning experiences; coordinate course materials and instructor resources; use instructional technology; and help organize and maintain equipment and facilities used for learning. They are responsible for safety and security practices in learning environments, monitoring student progress, connecting students with college resources, and maintaining current professional and instructional knowledge through ongoing development. The faculty member also contributes to clinical education, including selecting, evaluating, and developing clinical partners and curriculum; developing and monitoring related policies and procedures; supporting program evaluation and compliance with CAPTA criteria; building relationships with clinical education partners; and contributing to accreditation documentation and outcome assessment. The role includes committee service, adherence to College policies and deadlines, and other duties as assigned, trained, or qualified to perform. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, PTA license or certification, a complete list of classes taught (including course, year, semester, and credit hours), and a teaching philosophy. AI-generated submissions will not be considered.

Requirements

Earned master's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in healthcare, education, or a related field; a master's degree in progress or a bachelor's degree in a health-related field may be considered if the candidate completes a master's degree within three years of appointment.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapy or physical therapist assistant program.
Active, unencumbered Michigan PT or PTA license/certification, or eligibility to obtain one.
At least three years of full-time or equivalent post-licensure clinical practice.
At least two years of clinical practice as an SCCE and/or CI, or two years of experience teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant education program.
Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to design, organize, and deliver effective learning experiences in classroom and/or laboratory settings.
Competence using technology for instruction, including online learning platforms to deliver and manage course materials, and willingness and ability to learn new technology as needed.
Understanding of the community college mission and philosophy, and ability and desire to work collaboratively, effectively, and responsibly with colleagues, staff, and students in a diverse and multicultural setting.
Commitment to keeping professional skills and knowledge up to date.

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience in a physical therapy or physical therapist assistant program at a higher education institution.
Evidence of continued professional development, such as APTA and/or MPTA membership or activity, formal advanced education, conference attendance, workshops, or certificates of completion.
Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the physical therapy profession.
Membership in the American Physical Therapy Association.
Master's degree.

Responsibilities

Teach courses in or related to physical therapist assisting for majors and non-majors in assigned in-person, online, or hybrid formats.
Teach 15 contact hours per week and provide a minimum of five hours per week of student consultation.
Prepare engaging and effective lectures, laboratories, demonstrations, exercises, activities, and other learning experiences.
Contribute to curriculum and course development, coordination, and continuous improvement.
Coordinate course materials and resources, including syllabus templates, instructor guides, textbooks, learning materials, course policies, and course documents.
Mentor instructors and collaborate with academic leadership and support staff.
Incorporate instructional technology into classroom and laboratory settings to facilitate student learning.
Help develop and coordinate learning experiences beyond the classroom, including assigned labs, studios, and academic supports; organize and maintain related equipment.
Maintain and enforce safety and security protocols, regulations, and practices for equipment and facilities used in learning environments.
Maintain current knowledge of the discipline and effective educational methodologies through ongoing professional development.
Collaborate with faculty and academic leadership on teaching innovation, student retention and completion, enrollment initiatives, assessment, testing and grading, instructor training, policies, and advancement of the College's mission and strategic plan.
Monitor and document student academic performance and progress toward course and program learning outcomes.
Support student success by helping students understand and navigate college resources.
Work with the College community to meet the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities.
Participate in shared governance, meetings, and service on program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide committees.
Follow program, department, school, division, and College policies, procedures, processes, and deadlines.
Participate in the selection, evaluation, and development of the clinical education curriculum and clinical partners.
Develop, implement, and monitor clinical education policies and procedures, program evaluation, and compliance with CAPTA criteria.
Build relationships with clinical education partners and develop clinical site opportunities that support student learning.
Contribute to accreditation documentation and outcome assessment.
Perform other duties as assigned, trained, or qualified to perform.