Adjunct Faculty - PTA

Essex County College; Newark (NJ); Hybrid; USD 1,140,000 - 1,624,000; Part time

Job summary

Essex County College seeks a qualified instructor to educate students on orthopedic disorders, treatments, and rehabilitation techniques, with responsibilities spanning day, evening, and weekend sessions at multiple campus sites.

The successful candidate will have a Master’s degree in Education, and prior higher-education experience is preferred. Essex County College does not sponsor visas.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Education from an accredited institution.
• Posting indicates a Master’s degree is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide instruction and student advisement for day, evening and weekend courses offered at multiple campus sites.

Education

Master’s degree in Education

Job description

Essex County College Human Resources Department

The course is designed to educate the student on the impairments, functional limitations, and treatments of patients with orthopedic disorders involving surgery, pain, workplace injuries, and sport injuries. The course covers exercise description and fitness training with use of therapeutic techniques and equipment used in the physical therapy clinic.

Essex County College is seeking a qualified individual interested in providing instruction and student advisement for our day, evening and weekend courses offered at the various campus sites.

Please Note: Essex County College does not provide visa sponsorship of any kind. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment.

Compensation: This position offers a competitive starting rate ranging from $1003 per credit hour.

Join a collaborative, mission-driven college community dedicated to student success and academic excellence

Supervisory Role

Duties & Responsibilities

Physical Requirements

• Use strength to lift items needed to perform the functions of the job.
• Sit, stand and walk/move from place to place for required periods of time.
• Move between buildings.
• Speak and hear, communicate using telephone and/or walkie talkie.
• Use close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception along with the ability to focus vision.
• Communicate effectively in English, using proper grammar and vocabulary.
• Reach with hands and arms and use hands and fingers to handle objects and operate tools, including but not limited to, computers, keyboards, telephones, calculators, and controls.
• Bend, twist, climb, push, pull, and lift.

Additional Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Masters in education from an accredited institution.

Minimum Education Requirements Master’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications

Experience (number of years), Knowledge and/or Abilities

Masters in education from an accredited institution.

Education Requirements

Education Requirements Master’s Degree

Licenses and Certifications (including e.g., CPR, first aid, driver’s license, etc.)

Posting Information

Open Date

Open Date 08/03/2026

Open Until Filled No

Close Date

Close Date 06/30/2027

Special Instructions Summary

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Essex County College is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, veteran status, military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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