Adjunct Instructor – Physical Therapist Assistant

• Deliver classroom and lab instruction as assigned, ensuring effective use of instructional time and alignment with course objectives
• Evaluate student performance using established grading methods and provide timely, constructive feedback on academic progress
• Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance in accordance with institutional policies
• Provide students with clear course expectations, including syllabi, objectives, and required materials
• Foster an engaging, supportive learning environment that recognizes diverse learning needs and promotes student success
• Encourage professionalism, accountability, and motivation among students
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources for academic and support services as needed
• Utilize the college’s learning management system and instructional technology effectively, including basic troubleshooting
• Maintain lab equipment and supplies, ensuring proper use and reporting needs to the Program Director
• Collaborate with the Program Director and faculty to support student retention, remediation, and program effectiveness
• Adhere to institutional policies, program requirements, and accreditation standards, including Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education guidelines
• Participate in required meetings and professional development activities as appropriate
• Participate in accreditation reporting, preparation, and record-keeping
• Supports program goals and CAPTE accreditation standards
• Other duties as assigned

The above duties are not all-inclusive; rather, they illustrate the type of work assigned to a position incumbent. All listed duties are considered essential functions of the job.

• Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
• Hold’s an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license
• Minimum of 5 years full-time post-licensure experience that includes 3 years minimum of full-time clinical experience
  

• Maintains current, evidence-based knowledge of physical therapy practice and integrates clinical expertise into classroom and lab instruction
• Demonstrates competency in therapeutic exercise, modalities, and patient handling to support student skill development
• Applies clinical experience to enhance teaching, promoting real-world application of course content
• Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats with students, faculty, and staff
• Utilizes instructional technology, including learning management systems and standard office software, to support teaching and recordkeeping
• Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities
• Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support student learning and address classroom or clinical-related issues
• Builds and maintains positive, professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff to support a collaborative learning environment
  
  
  

• Salary for adjunct faculty members is based upon level of education and range from $1,900 per 3-hour course for a master's degree to $2,100 per 3-hour course for a doctorate.  
• Worker’s compensation 
• Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.