Adjunct Faculty - Doctor of Physical Therapy

Samuel Merritt University; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 6,696 - 89,280; Part time

Job summary

Samuel Merritt University is seeking an adjunct faculty member to guide the learning of students in classrooms and clinical settings. The successful candidate will plan courses, teach, and provide academic advising.

This part-time role requires relevant qualifications, with a competitive pay range between $600 and $8000 based on qualifications and location. Preferred candidates should hold a doctoral degree or a master’s entry-level degree with necessary certifications.

Qualifications

• Two years of full-time teaching experience in specialty area with entry-level students or licensed practitioners preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree program required for masters prepared faculty.
• Current licensure as a physical therapist in California is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Planning courses and curricula, didactic and clinical teaching, and evaluating courses.
• Academic advising of students.
• Supervision of independent study projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent interpersonal relationships

Ability to calculate exam scores and grades

Education

Doctoral degree preferred

Master’s entry-level degree with certification

Job description

Job Summary: An adjunct faculty is a temporary faculty member in an academic department who is responsible for guiding the learning of students in classrooms and/or clinical settings. This faculty member is assigned to teach the courses for which they are qualified by education, certification and professional experience. Instructional duties include planning courses and curricula, didactic and clinical teaching and evaluating courses. Related duties include academic advising of students, supervision of independent study projects, maintaining weekly office hours, attending meetings, serving on committees and participation in special University events.

Responsibilities

• Planning courses and curricula, didactic and clinical teaching, and evaluating courses.
• Academic advising of students.
• Supervision of independent study projects.
• Maintaining weekly office hours.
• Attending meetings and serving on committees.
• Participation in special University events.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree preferred. A master’s entry‑level degree can suffice with American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties certification and/or completion of a post‑graduate residency or fellowship.
• Two years of full time teaching experience in specialty area with entry‑level students or licensed practitioners preferred.
• Prior teaching experience in a baccalaureate or higher degree program required for masters prepared faculty and strongly preferred for doctorally prepared faculty at this rank.
• Clinical expertise in the clinical specialty area of teaching assignment.

Skills and Abilities

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal relationships.
• Ability to calculate exam scores and grades.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current licensure as a physical therapist in California is preferred. Other specialized certification or license may be required depending on the nature of the instructional assignment.

Physical Effort Required

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to travel/move around, sit, handle, feel and communicate. Clinical instruction positions require the employee to move with students around a clinical nursing unit which caring for patients. The employee must be able to express or exchange ideas and comprehend detailed information through communication.

Employee Status

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Exemption Status

United States of America (Exempt)

Time Type

Part time

Pay Range

Based on teaching assignment, a reasonable estimate for this position is between $600 - $8000. Salary will ultimately be determined based on qualifications, geographic location, and other relevant skills.

Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Details can be found on our website at: https://www.samuelmerritt.edu/employee-polygraph-protection-act