Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor - Tenure Track - Spokane Falls Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

23h • $77,027 - $108,630 • Onsite

About The Position

At Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), we are passionate about empowering
students through education that transforms lives and expands opportunities.
Spokane Falls Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 6,000 students
with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs across a 12,302
square mile region in Eastern Washington.

Our mission is to close equity gaps by offering an inclusive and supportive
environment where students can thrive and achieve their career goals. Guided by
equity-minded practices, we prepare students to excel in a rapidly changing
global economy. We advance our mission through Guided Pathways
[https://www.sbctc.edu/colleges-staff/programs-services/student-success-center/guided-pathways],
whereby all students engage their passions through applied learning and discover
their personalized path to achieve their educational goals.

The SFCC Physical Therapist Assistant Program is known for high-quality
instruction, innovation, and strong community engagement. Faculty are expected
to bring current professional knowledge, strong teaching skills, and a
commitment to student success. Established in 1995 and accredited by the
Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education, the SFCC PTA Program
serves students from a large geographic region and is the only PTA program in
Eastern Washington.

We are seeking a dynamic and equity-driven educator to join our Physical
Therapist Assistant program as a Full-Time Instructor. This is an exceptional
opportunity to make a lasting impact by preparing students for a meaningful
career in health care.

Requirements

• Current license or certification as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant in any U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to become licensed in Washington State.
• Able to meet the faculty requirements as stated in the Evaluative Criteria for the Accreditation of Physical Therapist Assistant Programs.
• Active, unrestricted Washington State PT or PTA licensure or the ability to become licensed in Washington State.
• An earned Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited institution with emphasis and concentration in the assigned teaching areas outlined above.
• A minimum of five years (or equivalent), full-time, post licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience.
• Demonstrate an understanding of education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in physical therapist assistant education:
• Didactic and/or clinical teaching experience
• Clinical teaching/clinical instructing and/or clinical coordination experience.
• Experience working in inpatient physical therapy setting (IP rehab, Skilled Nursing and/or Acute Care) with the ability to demonstrate current knowledge and relevant skills in this area/setting.
• Experience collaborating with PTA’s in the clinical setting. Demonstrate strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills.
• Ability to work with students, faculty and staff who require accommodations (ADA) as well as follow the principles of universal design in instructional materials.
• Demonstrate knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the profession of physical therapy.
• Commitment to support diversity, equity, and inclusion in teaching and learning.
• Demonstrate the ability to work independently while effectively coordinating with colleagues across programs and divisions.
• Commitment to the mission and role of community colleges.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s Degree in relatable field.
• Active in clinical practice or currently teaching.
• Prior teaching experience in a Physical Therapist Assistant academic program.
• Experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation and outcome assessment, including the equivalent of nine credits of coursework in educational foundations.
• Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.
• Experience teaching or clinical experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare for and instructs, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, lecture and lab classes in the discipline of Physical Therapist Assistant; Assignments may be at off-campus centers and may also include evening classes.
• Provide availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support through office hours, email, or other effective communication methods.
• Communicate clear expectations and grading criteria through syllabi, rubrics, and materials supporting the instructional process. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Participate in district, division, department, advisory, and general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position.
• Comply with institutional, state, and federal procedures and regulations related to instruction, grading, safety, and administrative processes.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan and perform other duties within the scope of a faculty role.
• May assist students with program navigation, advising, progression toward graduation, and referrals to appropriate campus resources when concerns arise.
• Participate in steps to ensure the program meets specialized accreditation requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under Public Employees Benefits Board
• TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan
• leave accruals and usage are governed by the faculty master contract.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees