Adjunct Instructor of PTA Program

SJC San Juan College; Farmington (MN); Hybrid; USD 938,145 - 1,268,769; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver benefit

Free Professional Development

Free Library Services

403(b) participation

Employee Assistance Program

ERB retirement contributions

Job summary

San Juan College is seeking an adjunct faculty member to teach Physical Therapist Assistant courses and labs on a semester basis. The role involves developing and revising instructional materials, evaluating student learning, and maintaining records across day, evening, weekend and online classes.

The position supports remote and hybrid options within New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, with advance approval required for remote work.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PTA or PT program is required.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred or must be willing to pursue within 3–5 years.
• PTA license in NM required and current annually.
• Experience with traditional, hybrid and online courses and Canvas LMS.
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone.

Responsibilities

• Teach college‑level courses and labs as assigned.
• Develop and revise instructional materials; present material clearly.
• Maintain student records and evaluate learning; teach day/evening/weekend/online classes.
• Offer at least one office hour per week per course.
• Participate in adjunct professional development and uphold college values.

Skills

Teaching experience

Online instruction

Hybrid instruction

Canvas LMS

Education

PTA program degree

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Compensation

$801 per credit hour.

Employment Type

Exempt; Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term).

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part‑time faculty and are appointed as needed on a semester by semester basis. The primary duty is effective teaching of college‑level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline. San Juan College may approve remote or hybrid work for adjunct employees within NewMexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas (states subject to change at any time). All requests for remote work must be approved in advance by the Dean and Human Resources.

Remote work options for locations outside of the United States are not permitted.

This position reports to the Director and is responsible for developing and revising instructional materials; presenting material in an organized manner; evaluating student learning; maintaining student records; teaching day, evening, weekend, and online classes, as assigned; teaching at the main and/or satellite campuses, as assigned; maintaining a minimum of one office hour per week per assigned course; participating in Adjunct Professional Development activities; demonstrating and promoting the school values of: Innovation, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence.

Qualifications and Licensure

Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapy program is required; a Bachelor’s degree is preferred or the applicant must be willing to pursue this degree and complete it in 3–5 years.

PTA board licensed in the state of NewMexico and keeping license current on an annual basis by attending seminars, continuing education, book review, etc. is required.

Preference will be given to candidates with prior teaching experience.

Experience with traditional face‑to‑face, hybrid and online courses and the ability to use SanJuan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) as well as technology‑enhanced curriculum.

Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required.

Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.

SanJuan College is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek an individual invested in equity and inclusiveness, who has experience with, knowledge of, and sensitivity to the needs of diverse populations.

Compensation & Benefits

Adjunct faculty are hired on a semester basis, depending upon the instructional needs identified for each semester. Such services shall be compensated on a credit hour or contact hour basis, dependent upon the position.

It is the policy of SanJuan College that adjunct faculty may teach no more than 9 credit hours per semester, except upon approval by the Vice‑President of Learning and the Vice‑President of HR and Legal Activities.

Adjunct faculty are paid bi‑weekly at either $801 per credit hour, or at an hourly rate as applicable.

Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more are eligible for the tuition waiver benefit. Tuition may be waived for one class, up to four (4) credit hours per semester, and any one (1) credit HHPC Fitness Conditioning class for each semester they are employed. This tuition waiver benefit may be transferred to a qualified family member for the semester they are employed. If transferring to a qualified family member, proof of family status is required (i.e., marriage certificate, affidavit of domestic partnership or birth certificate) and must be verified by Human Resources.

Additional benefits available to adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more:

• Free Professional Development (technology training; teaching and learning seminars; learning symposiums).
• Free Library Services (CD and DVD checkout; book and periodical checkout).
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program – Available 24/7 – Provides 3 free sessions for services such as short‑term counseling and assessments, referrals, prevention/education resources, and crisis intervention.
• Voluntary Benefits – Allstate/Aflac, Liberty Mutual.
• Adjunct faculty teaching three (3) or more credit hours will have Educational Retirement Board (ERB) contributions withheld each pay period. Contribution rates and retirement eligibility are available on the State of NewMexico Educational Retirement Board website http://www.nmerb.org.
• Adjunct faculty are not medically benefit eligible.

State and federal taxes, FICA and social security will be withheld for all adjunct faculty.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required).
• Unofficial transcripts with qualifying degree conferred (Required).

EEO Statement

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran’s status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws.