Instructor, Physical Therapy - Full time Faculty Assignment

Houston Community College•Houston, TX

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Instructor, Physical Therapy provides expertise and knowledge to support the college curriculum and programs. This role involves establishing courses following higher education standards, teaching students using effective methodologies, and providing engagement and support activities to encourage student learning. The Instructional Faculty's role encompasses teaching and learning, academic advising, professional development, and institutional and community service. Faculty are expected to teach a full load each semester, demonstrate expertise in classroom teaching, and may be required to teach at various locations, including dual credit sections at partner school districts. Teaching modalities can include face-to-face, hybrid, online (synchronous or asynchronous), or any combination. Houston Community College (HCC) is one of the country’s largest singly-accredited, open-admission community colleges, offering associate degrees, certificates, workforce training, and lifelong learning opportunities across 14 Centers of Excellence and numerous satellite centers in the Greater Houston area. The team plays a central role in HCC's operations, providing students with academic and career tools while supporting its employees.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required
Current license as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Texas or eligible for licensure in Texas upon hire
Must be eligible to teach clinical courses at HCC's affiliate sites by meeting any requirements for entry set by the affiliate sites
3 years current professional clinical work experience in physical therapy required
Possess the ability to work in a diverse work environment
Willing and able to teach day or evening classes at a number of sites around the city
Knowledge and skill in a variety of computer usage and software are required
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a diverse professional, community, and student population
Possess good organizational and planning skills
Demonstrate sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socio‐economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and students with disabilities
Demonstrated ability to inspire and motivate students in a learning‐centered environment
Self‐disciplined and able to effectively manage others

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred
2 years additional experience as a center coordinator of clinical education and/or clinical instructor, or experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist program is preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrate skill and/or knowledge in teaching discipline
Make continuous efforts to improve the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods
Develop and use a syllabus for each course or laboratory within college, discipline, and departmental guidelines and submit one copy to the department chair
Plan, develop, and use a variety of innovative teaching methods and materials that assist students in meeting course objectives/learning outcomes and which are appropriate for students with differing educational and experiential backgrounds and learning styles
Evaluate students to measure their progress toward achievement of stated course objectives/learning outcomes and inform them of their progress in the course in a timely manner
Keep accurate student records and submit related reports and forms within requested timelines
Review, evaluate, and recommend student textbooks and learning materials
Teach courses at a variety of times and locations in response to institutional and program/discipline needs including, but not limited to, dual credit sections at partner school districts
Teach in the modalities of face‐to‐face, hybrid, online (synchronous or asynchronous), or any combination of modalities
Use equipment and facilities responsibly and courteously. Where appropriate, assist the chair with the routine maintenance of instructional laboratories
Demonstrate competence and interest in the use of technology in the classroom and willingness to explore new instructional methodologies
Submit all grades, attendance rosters, or any other required items at the stipulated time
Maintain professional relationships with students, colleagues, and the community
Provide access to students through posted office hours, electronic communication, and other appropriate methods
Provide advice and assistance to students regarding instructional or program‐specific issues
Make presentations on a particular academic field or program - its subject matter, objectives, opportunities for further study (transfer opportunities), and opportunities for work (co‐ops, part‐time, work‐study) and careers, special clubs and activities available, support services, scholarships, etc.
Work with Chair/Director to take on appropriate academic advising activities as needed by the College and Department
Establish annual objectives for professional growth in consultation with the department chair
Keep pace with developments in the discipline
Learn and apply innovative technologies that support student learning
Participate in the evaluation process for self, department, and college
Participate in scheduled institutional service activities including opening week events, conference days, and commencement exercises, graduation
Participate in discipline committee or program meetings and activities
Actively participate in department, college or system meetings and/ or committees
Be familiar with and adhere to all policies and procedures of HCCS
Participate in college‐related activities such as student activities, selection of faculty, community education, recruitment of students, and/or special programs
Participate in business and/or student activities and/or community activities that foster goodwill and promote the mission of HCCS
Participate in activities required to maintain program and college accreditation standards
Participate in the HCCS planning process by assisting in the formulation of departmental objectives and goals and in establishing budget priorities
Review, evaluate, and revise program curricula and practices to assure compliance with professional standards, state‐mandated guidelines and requirements of business/ industry, and higher education
Assist in the articulation of courses and programs with secondary and post‐secondary institutions