Instructor, Physical Therapy Assistant
About The Position
This is a full-time, 180-day teaching position in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. The role includes teaching, teaching-related duties, professional development, scholarship, service, and program-related duties. Instruction may be delivered face-to-face and/or online, in lectures or labs, during the day and/or evening. The instructor collaborates with faculty to develop, maintain, evaluate, and revise program courses so course outcomes, instructional activities, assessment methods, and program student learning outcomes remain aligned. The position also involves developing course materials and lessons, supporting varied learning styles, maintaining regular office hours, and advising students. Stark State College describes its employees as dedicated to student success and emphasizes valuing people and experiences while fostering a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and the community. Candidates selected for employment must reside in Ohio or be willing to relocate to Ohio.
Requirements
- Valid Ohio licensure as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.
- At least a bachelor's degree in physical therapy or another directly related degree.
- At least three years of full-time work experience as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant, including contemporary clinical experience.
- Current knowledge of physical therapy, including current trends and the direction of the profession.
- Clinical knowledge in data collection, interventions, and documentation.
- Competency using computers and basic software programs.
- Must reside in Ohio or be willing to relocate to Ohio if selected for employment.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree or higher.
- Prior teaching experience in the field of physical therapy.
- Master’s degree or higher in a directly related field.
- Diverse clinical background.
- Utilization of social media.
Responsibilities
- Teach lectures and labs, including didactic instruction and laboratory instruction.
- Assess student learning and conduct competency and practical testing.
- Prepare instructional materials and lesson plans.
- Assess student performance in lectures and labs.
- Maintain and submit attendance reports, early alerts, mid-term grades, final grades, and other required student records by established deadlines.
- Provide student advising, career advising, mentoring, and tutoring.
- Collaborate with faculty to develop, maintain, evaluate, and revise Physical Therapy Assistant program courses.
- Maintain regular office hours.
- Participate in professional development, scholarship, service, and program-related duties.
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Job Type
Full-time
