Faculty - Adjunct PTA

Reports to

Department Chair

Position status

PT - Part-Time, Non Benefited (non-student)

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Position summary

The Adjunct Physical Therapist Assistant Faculty member of the College of Western Idaho, Idaho Consortium for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Program, is responsible for teaching students in an adjunct position. This individual participates in orientation activities related to clinical teaching, faculty team meetings, and has responsibility for assisting in determining course grades for Lecture courses and/or (Pass/Fail) for lab course requirements, based on course assessments, objectives and criteria as defined in the course syllabus. This individual works directly with the full-time faculty person responsible for coordination of the course(s) in which they are assigned to teach.

Essential functions

• Teaches contracted credit load of courses in accordance with the descriptions published in the CWI catalog
• Participate in orientation, mentoring and course team meetings as requested/required.
• Demonstrate effective physical therapy teaching skills, as demonstrated by student learning/success and student evaluations of faculty.
• Participate in Program activities as appropriate, especially in orientation to course tools/requirements and program faculty team meetings.
• Apply appropriate policies and regulations within the clinical agency, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Department and College.
• Participate in activities promoting personal and professional educational growth as noted in annual update of resume/vita to include continuing education and professional development activities.
• Maintain expertise for teaching course material and content to physical therapist assistant students.
• Responsible to follow course grading criteria as provided by course coordinator.
• Be a professional role model of physical therapy care for the students.
• Convey by words and actions the values expected by CWI.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate of Science Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Master’s Degree as a Physical Therapist preferred
• 5 years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist.
• Current Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant /Physical Therapist.
• Currently practicing in a clinical environment.
• Teaching experience in physical therapy or PTA education preferred, but not required.

Additional instructions for applicants

• Successful candidates are required to reside in Idaho by the first day of work for College of Western Idaho.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.