Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physical Therapist Assistant (Allied Health Programs)

Santa Fe College; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 1,398,264; Part time

Job summary

A community college in Gainesville, Florida, is looking for an Adjunct Assistant Professor to teach in the Physical Therapy Assistant Program. The candidate must hold at least an associate degree in science and have a current license as a physical therapist or assistant in Florida. Responsibilities include developing and delivering coursework across various formats and collaborating on curriculum improvement. This part-time position offers a pay rate of $1,015 per instructional service. Applications are reviewed on a need-based schedule.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license as a physical therapist or assistant in Florida.
• A criminal background check will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach courses in the Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
• Plan and deliver instruction to promote student success.
• Evaluate and develop curriculum collaboratively.
• Provide timely feedback regarding student performance.

Skills

Communication

Adaptability to Change

Critical Thinking & Judgement

Customer Service

Organization & Time Management

Detail Oriented

Education

Associate degree in science

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description Summary

Under general supervision, the Adjunct Assistant Professor will develop, prepare, and teach a variety of coursework in the Physical Therapy Assistant Program. The Adjunct Assistant Professor must have the flexibility to teach courses during the day, evening, or online, as well as taught using other distance learning formats.

The part-time instructional service rate for the Physical Therapist Assistant program is $1,015.

Application Deadline: This advertisement is open continuously and for multiple positions. Applications are reviewed on a need‑by basis.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to didactic, laboratory and/or classroom settings to promote student success within a community college setting.
• Supports and promotes the college and departmental missions centered on excellence in teaching and learning through quality instruction, curriculum enhancement, and timely service.
• Collaborates with the Chair, faculty, and peers to evaluate, revise, and develop curriculum that cultivates the mastery of course content.
• Demonstrates technological literacy and innovation in the delivery of instruction.
• Works collaboratively as part of a cohesive academic team.
• Assists with the implementation of college policies, objectives, and functions in accordance with the SF philosophy, mission, strategic initiatives, and procedures.
• Participates in departmental meetings and collegewide committees as needed.
• Provides students with frequent, timely assessment and clear feedback regarding academic performance.
• Appropriately documents student progress and maintains records including attendance, grading, and student learning outcomes.
• Develops methods that fairly and accurately assess students’ progress in achieving the stated learning outcomes/objectives.
• Maintains appropriate office hours proportionate to the instructional assignment.
• Strictly honors the privacy and security of student records and other sensitive information according to appropriate state, federal and college regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Complies with all published College Rules, procedures, guidelines, and laws/regulations governing public employees, including but not limited to those related to document retention and destruction, FERPA, and confidentiality.
• Provides service excellence through courteous, informed, accessible, and professional engagement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reports to: Chair, Allied Health Programs

Qualifications

Required: The associate program faculty must possess at minimum an associate in science degree and hold a current license as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant in the state of Florida.

Additional Requirements: A criminal background check will be conducted.

General Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to work successfully in a multi‑cultural environment.
• Adaptability to Change – able to be flexible and supportive, able to positively and proactively assimilate change in rapid growth environment.
• Analytical Aptitude & Problem Solving – able to analyze information, problems, situations, practices and/or procedures, collect and interpret data, reason logically, establish facts, identify and define existing and potential issues, recognize the interrelationships among elements, draw valid conclusions, develop recommendations, as well as alternative courses of action, select appropriate course, follow up, and evaluate.
• Communication – able to effectively communicate in a professional, diplomatic, empathetic, and tactful manner using preferred method and level as applicable to the job.
• Critical Thinking & Judgement – able to make well‑reasoned, sensible, and timely decisions based on careful, objective review and informed analysis of available information, considerations, and other factors.
• Customer Service – ability to respond promptly and courteously to all questions from students and faculty, demonstrating patience and persistence when helping students with little or no computer skills.
• Ethics – able to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, civility, and a high degree of ethics in all job‑related actions.
• Organization & Time Management – able to plan, schedule, and organize tasks related to the job to achieve goals within or ahead of established time frames.
• Problem Solving – proven skills in identifying issues, determining their cause, developing creative solutions, and following through with implementing resolutions.
• Relationship Management – able to personally provide high level of interactive service to others, building relationships and addressing identified needs.
• Results Orientation – proven ability to set and exceed established targets.
• Systems & Software – proficient level of knowledge of Microsoft Office and/or relevant position software programs.
• Detail Oriented – Proven accuracy and attention to detail.
• Multi‑task – Ability to expeditiously organize, coordinate, manage, prioritize, and perform multiple tasks simultaneously to swiftly assess a situation, determine a logical course of action, and apply the appropriate response.

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Contact

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