What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Adjunct - Northwest Florida State College position at Northwest Florida State College?
The Adjunct Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor provides classroom and/or lab instruction in the PTA program, ensuring compliance with approved curricula and college policies. Requires an active Florida PT or PTA license, minimum of a bachelor's degree, and at least two years of clinical experience. Teaching experience and proficiency with instructional technology are preferred.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Provide classroom and/or laboratory instruction in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
- Fulfill contractual obligations during the term.
- Conduct each class according to the approved syllabus.
- Utilize the approved textbook and/or other instructional materials as approved.
- Be fully prepared and on time.
- Utilize LMS following college policies and procedures.
- Submit attendance confirmation per college policies and procedures.
- Maintain course grades in LMS and submit grades at the applicable times.
- Support students by engaging them in class, answering questions in a timely manner, and referring them to additional support when necessary.
- Be familiar with and abide by college policies.
- Treat students and colleagues with respect and understanding of differences.
- Assist in development of curriculum as appropriate.
- Complete annual mandatory compliance training.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Job Requirements:
- Licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant with a minimum of a bachelor's degree.
- Active, unrestricted license to practice as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Florida.
- Minimum of two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy.
- Demonstrated clinical expertise and current knowledge in assigned teaching content areas.
- Prior teaching experience in PT or PTA education preferred.
- Proven effectiveness in teaching and student assessment, including experience with clinical instruction.
- Evidence of ongoing professional development through continuing education or related activities.
- Proficiency with instructional technologies, including lecture capture software (e.g., Camtasia, Kaltura) and web-conferencing tools for synchronous online student support preferred.
- Experience implementing student engagement strategies.
- Demonstrated experience with technology-based instruction preferred.
- Excellent writing, oral communication, and presentation skills required.
- Goal-driven with the ability to provide reliable insight into opportunities for improvement.
- All degrees must be from a regionally accredited postsecondary institution.
Additional Information:
Classification: Part-Time Adjunct Instructor
Grant Funded: N
Rate of Pay: $1,800 to $2,214 per class (Based on level of degree. Pay rate listed is for a 3 hour credit course.) Rate of pay for online courses varies
Location: Fort Walton Beach; Includes Online
Application Deadline: Open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately
Salary : $1,800 - $2,214