Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director/Instructor - Tenure Track - Spokane Falls Community College

CCS Spokane • Spokane, WA

8d • $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 , 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. SFCC is conducting a coordinated search to hire two full-time faculty members for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. One position will serve as the Program Director, providing overall leadership and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, while the second position will serve as full-time instructional faculty. Applicants may apply for either role or for both positions, depending on their interests and qualifications. Candidates will be considered independently for each position, and qualified applicants may be selected to interview for one or both opportunities.

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 Master's degree from an accredited institution with emphasis and concentration in the 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 collaborating with PTA’s in the clinical setting.
• Demonstrates strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills.
• Experience in administration/management of staff and/or programs.
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology as applicable to organizing and managing curriculum, teaching and program development/review.
• 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.
• Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment.
• Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
• Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate in Physical Therapy or a related 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.
• Experience with program accreditation.
• 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, or 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.
• Direct the work of paraprofessional employees and assigned work-study students including ensuring assigned staff adhere to acceptable behavior and performance standards.
• Demonstrate that assigned staff have been informed how behavior and performance will be assessed, receive timely and accurate feedback regarding performance, and any observed performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly.
• Provide leadership and coordination for the PTA Program, including course scheduling, budget input, and communication between faculty and the Dean.
• Oversee adjunct faculty processes such as assignment coordination, onboarding, and evaluation in alignment with college and contractual requirements.
• Support the quality and integrity of the program by facilitating curriculum review, advisory committee engagement, learning-outcome assessment, and maintenance of program policies and student handbooks.
• Assist students with program navigation, advising, progression toward graduation, and referrals to appropriate campus resources when concerns arise.
• Ensure the program meets specialized accreditation requirements by maintaining required documentation, coordinating reports, and preparing the program for accreditation reviews and site visits.

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: Director