Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physical Therapy

West Coast University; Azusa (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast University invites applications for a faculty position. As a member of our student‑centered, innovative community, you will guide students to excel in healthcare and prepare them to treat patients throughout their careers.

You will fulfill the teaching load, participate in assessment activities, and continuously improve course materials and syllabi while supporting student learning. The candidate must have a terminal doctorate (PhD, EdD, DSc), meet accreditation standards, maintain

Qualifications

• PhD/terminal doctorate required.
• Must meet accreditation standards as per governing bodies.
• Licensure to practice in California if applicable.
• Teaching experience in a University setting (0-4 years).

Responsibilities

• Fulfills assigned teaching load.
• Participates in and contributes to assessment activities.
• Contributes to improvement of class materials and syllabi.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the learning process.

Skills

MS Office Suite

LMS experience

Bilingual communication (EN/ES)

Education

Terminal doctorate (PhD, EdD, DSc)

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you willguide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of providers as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community!

You will make an impact by:

• Fulfills assigned teaching load.
• Participates in and contributes substantively to assessment activities of courses/curriculum and program via a continuous improvement plan as set forth by the University.
• It regularly contributes to improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process and for individual students.

Your experience includes:

• Terminal academic doctorate required (PhD, EdD, DSc).
• Must meet and maintain the qualifications and standards set forth by any accreditation body that West Coast University is accredited by or in process of obtaining accreditation from, for area of expertise and expectations of faculty member as set forth in regulatory documents.
• Must maintain any professional certifications deemed necessary to meet the requirements of the teaching role.
• Must be licensed to practice physical therapy in California (if physical therapist)
• 0-4 years of teaching in a University (or College) setting or previous rank of assistant professor awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
• Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process desirable.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.
• Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards such as state Board of Nursing, Commission on Dental Accreditation, state Dental Hygiene Committee, state Dental board, CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (if a physical therapist), WASC or other regulators and/or accreditation bodies.
• Ability to travel/drive locally on a weekly, daily and/or on an as needed basis as well as occasional travel to other campuses or locations.
• Ability to communicate using bilingual skills is a plus but not mandatory.

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.