What are the responsibilities and job description for the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (PTA) position at Lackawanna College?
LACKAWANNA COLLEGE HAS BEEN VOTED ONE OF THE
“BEST PLACES TO WORK IN PA” FOR 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2019, 2020 and 2023!
Lackawanna College is a private, accredited college serving the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania. Our main campus is located in downtown Scranton, and our footprint includes satellite centers in Covington Twp., Hawley, Hazleton, Sunbury, Towanda and Tunkhannock
Our mission is to provide a quality education to all persons who seek to improve their lives and better the communities in which they live. We provide our students with a direct path to a bachelor’s degree, associate degree, or one of many different professional certifications. Additionally, our Continuing Education department helps put the people of Northeastern Pennsylvania back to work with modern career skills. Lackawanna is also one of the most cost-efficient regional higher education institutions.
If our mission inspires you, and you are willing to go the extra mile to help our students succeed, please feel free to apply for this or future employment opportunities for which you meet the minimum qualifications. We particularly encourage applications from historically underrepresented groups including women and minorities. Please know that only the candidates who meet the minimum qualifications can be considered, and only those selected for interviews will be contacted by a college representative. No phone calls, please.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND OBJECTIVES:
Assists the Program Director in developing, conducting, coordinating, and evaluating the clinical education program.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
KEY COMPETANCIES:
EDUCATION:
- Highest academic degree in physical therapy education; or, for a PTA, an associate degree with evidence of continued professional development.
EXPERIENCE:
Required:
- Hold an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license in any United States jurisdiction and is in compliance with the practice act in the jurisdiction where the program is located.
- A minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice.
- A minimum of two years of clinical practice as an SCCE and/or CI or two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant education program.
- Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and evaluation of student
learning
- Experience in administration, management, and leadership. Experiences derived from the clinic are acceptable.
Preferred
- Higher education teaching experience in health care or related fields.
- Familiarity with usage of the online student clinical assessment tools.
- Familiarity or experience with CAPTE accreditation requirements for PTA programs.
- APTA CI credentialing certification.
Applications will only be accepted via online method by clicking the link below. Deadline for applications, August 7, 2026. No phone calls, please.
In compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and all other applicable non-discrimination laws, Lackawanna College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, veteran’s status, or genetic information in its educational programs and activities, admissions, and with regard to employment.
Lackawanna College is an accredited, private, non-profit educational institution providing opportunities for career and personal development within selected associates degree, certificate and continuing education program.