Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor

Riverland Community College • Owatonna, MN

7d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an instructor dedicated to excellence in teaching who desires to make a difference in the lives of our students. This teaching assignment is located on the Owatonna Campus. The instructor will be assigned to teach in a traditional classroom and lab format. Activities related to comprehensive community college teaching and learning, including but not limited to: Instructional planning and delivery; Teaching and facilitating student learning; Curriculum planning and development; Assessment of student performance; Classroom management; Maintenance of professional skills and credentials; Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees. The candidate must be able to work cooperatively with faculty and staff, demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes, participate in department meetings and college-wide committees, and maintain ongoing professional development activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and a graduate of an accredited physical therapy or physical therapist assistant program.
• Three full-time years (or equivalent) of verified related paid work experience as a physical therapist or a physical therapist assistant.
• One year of this work experience shall be within the five years immediately preceding the date of application for the credential field.
• Minnesota State Board of Physical Therapy licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
• Training that must be completed within six semesters of hire: In accordance with Board Procedure 3.32.1 , Part 8, faculty hired into unlimited positions have 6 full semesters to complete the Teaching and Learning Competency Requirements. These seven courses are provided to new faculty, at no cost, through the Minnesota State Network for Educational Development. Faculty members can take these courses one of three ways: asynchronous online, hybrid 2-weekend intensive, and weeklong intensive.
• A complete online application will include a letter of interest and resume/curriculum vitae.
• This position requires completing employment references and a driver’s license background check.
• In accordance with the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (Minnesota State) Vehicle Fleet Safety Program, employees driving on college/university business who use a rental or state vehicle shall be required to conform to Minnesota State’s Vehicle use criteria and consent to Motor Vehicle Records check.
• All Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the US.

Nice To Haves

• Master's Degree
• Experience with data collection and continuous improvement analysis.
• Experience with simulation, nursing skills, clinical instruction, and lecture (curriculum) development.
• Bilingual/multilingual fluent in Spanish, Karen, Karenni, Somali, Pohnpeian, French, Nuer, Anuak, or other languages that reflect our student body, workforce, and communities.
• Demonstrated experience working with multicultural and underserved populations.
• A degree in education, or have documented evidence of successful completion of equivalent coursework in the specified teaching and learning content areas, or have three years of successful, full-time (or equivalent) secondary, postsecondary, industry, or trade apprenticeship teaching experience in the field for which they are being hired.

Responsibilities

• Instructional planning and delivery
• Teaching and facilitating student learning
• Curriculum planning and development
• Assessment of student performance
• Classroom management
• Maintenance of professional skills and credentials
• Participation in department meetings, coordination activities, and college-wide committees
• Work cooperatively with faculty and staff
• Demonstrate knowledge of and experience in assessing student learning outcomes
• Participate in department meetings and college-wide committees
• Maintain ongoing professional development activities

Benefits

• Low-cost medical and dental insurance with affordable deductibles
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability
• Pre-tax healthcare and dependent care accounts with a roll-over option
• Confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, legal, and financial counseling
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick time
• Six weeks of Paid Parental Leave
• Pension Plan
• 457(b) and 403(b) retirement accounts
• Various investment options
• Dedicated professional development
• Tuition waivers for both you and your dependents

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level