Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Adjunct

About Northwest Florida State College:

In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.

Job Description:

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.

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

Application Instructions:

Please provide a complete application package that includes all of the following:

• Resume.
• Cover letter explaining why you are qualified for this position.
• Copies of transcripts or certificates.
• After submitting your resume, the following page will allow you to upload additional documents. The maximum allowable size for uploading documents is 10 MB. Documents exceeding 10 MB must be scanned at a lower resolution or divided into separate pages to reduce file size.

If you are disabled and need accommodations in order to participate in the application/selection process, please notify Human Resources before the specified closeout date. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director. Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, gender, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace.