Adjunct Instructor - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- Employer
- Morton College
- Location
- Illinois, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 15, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Health & Medicine, Dentistry, Medicine, Professional Fields, Other Professional Fields, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Adult & Continuing Education Programs
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Position Details
Job Title Adjunct Instructor - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Reports To and Evaluated by Associate Dean PTA, and Health Sciences Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess at a minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (PT) or equivalent academic credential, or an Associate’s degree in PTA . The candidate will be licensed, or licensure eligible, in the State of Illinois as a PT or PTA commensurate with his/her earned degree from an accredited PT or PTA program. The candidate will have a minimum of one year of clinical experience beyond entry-level. The candidate will have clinical and/or academic teaching experience. The candidate will have excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, as well as basic computer literacy.
Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth. Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree in PTA with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, Entry-level MPT, entry-level DPT, post-graduate advanced degree work in PT or a related field of study, and/or clinical specialist certification in the field of instruction. The candidate will have a minimum of three years of clinical experience beyond entry-level in a variety of settings including active participation in PT/ PTA . The candidate will have a minimum of two years of clinical teaching and/or clinical coordination experience. Experience working with culturally diverse students. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and oral communication skills. Ability to use computer-assisted technology to enhance teaching and learning. Bilingual skills English/Spanish. Be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of truth, compassion, fairness, responsibility, and respect. Job Summary
The PTA Instructor will teach designated PTA Program courses to a diverse student population. The Instructor must stay abreast of ongoing developments, trends, and issues in instruction in the community college environment. Specific Job Duties
Posting Details
Posting Number ADJ00111PU Desired Start Date 08/23/2021 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 07/15/2021 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Required Documents
Job Title Adjunct Instructor - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Reports To and Evaluated by Associate Dean PTA, and Health Sciences Required Qualifications
The successful candidate will possess at a minimum a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy (PT) or equivalent academic credential, or an Associate’s degree in PTA . The candidate will be licensed, or licensure eligible, in the State of Illinois as a PT or PTA commensurate with his/her earned degree from an accredited PT or PTA program. The candidate will have a minimum of one year of clinical experience beyond entry-level. The candidate will have clinical and/or academic teaching experience. The candidate will have excellent analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, as well as basic computer literacy.
Must be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of compassion, fairness, respect, responsibility, tolerance and truth. Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree in PTA with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study, Entry-level MPT, entry-level DPT, post-graduate advanced degree work in PT or a related field of study, and/or clinical specialist certification in the field of instruction. The candidate will have a minimum of three years of clinical experience beyond entry-level in a variety of settings including active participation in PT/ PTA . The candidate will have a minimum of two years of clinical teaching and/or clinical coordination experience. Experience working with culturally diverse students. Excellent analytical, interpersonal, and oral communication skills. Ability to use computer-assisted technology to enhance teaching and learning. Bilingual skills English/Spanish. Be able to demonstrate the Morton College core values of truth, compassion, fairness, responsibility, and respect. Job Summary
The PTA Instructor will teach designated PTA Program courses to a diverse student population. The Instructor must stay abreast of ongoing developments, trends, and issues in instruction in the community college environment. Specific Job Duties
- To instruct students in the facts, skills and appreciations pertaining to the assigned courses.
- To consider the needs of the students, and assist them by seeking help from other college services.
- To submit personalized course syllabus to Deans’ Office in electronic format one (1) week prior to course start date.
- To distribute and review comprehensive course syllabus to students no later than the first week of the course.
- To receive, understand, and follow Course Data Form as distributed by Deans’ Office.
- To adhere to printed course schedule meeting times and locations.
- To obtain prior approval for any substitute teachers or guest speakers from Deans’ Office.
- To maintain grade book in electronic or hard copy format.
- To take and record student Attendance each day.
- To submit accurate and certified Tenth (10th) Day Attendance Verification and Mid-Semester Class Roster or other report to Deans’ Office.
- To give final exam at the time and date indicated on the college’s Final Exam Schedule.
- To respond to e-mails from students, staff, and college administrators in a timely manner while classes are in session using assigned college designated e-mail.
- To check assigned college mailbox regularly.
- To distribute to all students a course syllabus that covers the class requirements, grading procedure, attendance requirements, and course objectives.
- To assist the Associate Dean in development of the curriculum, in the preparation of the outlines and selection of textbooks.
- To submit midterm and final grade reports, deficiency notices, attendance records and any other reports pertaining to the assigned courses.
- To participate on faculty committees when indicated.
- To participate in academic advising when indicated.
- To stay abreast of ongoing developments, trends and issues in physical therapist assistant program instruction at the community college.
- To participate in course and program assessment.
- To perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Posting Details
Posting Number ADJ00111PU Desired Start Date 08/23/2021 Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 07/15/2021 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
- Morton 'careers' website
- Internal posting
- Monster
- Careerbuilder
- Inside Higher Ed
- Higher Ed jobs
- HACU
- newspaper/trade journal
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- Transcripts
- Letters of Recommendation
- Curriculum Vitae
- Specialized Certifications
- Evaluations (for Faculty)
- Other
- Letters of Recommendation (2)
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