KVCC Physical Therapist Assistant Program Fulltime Faculty / Academic Coordinator Clinical Education

Maine Community College System•Fairfield, ME

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About The Position

Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC) is seeking a qualified, student-centered professional to serve as full-time faculty and Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) for its Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. This role coordinates the program’s clinical education component while contributing to classroom and laboratory instruction, student advising, assessment, and other faculty responsibilities. The ACCE works closely with the PTA Program Director, clinical education partners, and students to develop and maintain a high-quality clinical education program that prepares students for entry-level physical therapist assistant practice. The successful candidate will be an effective clinical educator and mentor who builds strong relationships with clinical partners and supports students in applying academic knowledge and skills in clinical settings. The salary range is $57,488.99–$66,645.47, with salary and benefits governed by the Agreement between the MCCS Trustees and the MEA Faculty Unit. Initial application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or a related discipline.
Graduate of an accredited physical therapist or physical therapist assistant program.
Active, unencumbered physical therapist (PT) or physical therapist assistant (PTA) license.
At least three years of full-time, or equivalent, post-licensure clinical practice.
At least two years of clinical practice experience as a Clinical Instructor (CI) in physical therapy, or at least two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant education program.
Ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, clinical partners, and other professional colleagues.
Commitment to student success, inclusive teaching practices, and supporting students from diverse backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

Experience coordinating clinical education within a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist education program.
Experience serving as a Clinical Instructor (CI) or Site Clinical Coordinator for Clinical Education.
Experience teaching in a PTA education program.
Demonstrated experience mentoring students and supporting student success in clinical education settings.
Current knowledge of evidence-based physical therapy practice and contemporary clinical education practices.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary coordinator of the PTA program’s clinical education activities and clinical education curriculum.
Develop, coordinate, and evaluate clinical education experiences consistent with program goals, curriculum, accreditation standards, and professional expectations.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clinical education sites, site coordinators of clinical education (SCCEs), clinical instructors (CIs), and other clinical partners.
Identify, evaluate, develop, and maintain clinical education sites to ensure students have appropriate and varied clinical learning experiences.
Coordinate student clinical placements, including scheduling, communicating with clinical sites, and monitoring student progress.
Provide orientation, preparation, support, and mentoring to students before and during clinical education experiences.
Teach courses and/or laboratory experiences within the PTA curriculum as assigned.
Participate in curriculum development, course assessment, program assessment, and accreditation activities.
Maintain professional competence and licensure consistent with applicable state and institutional requirements.
Perform other faculty and program responsibilities as assigned.