Adjunct Instructor of PTA Program

San Juan College; Farmington (NM); Hybrid; USD 1,102,080 - 1,515,360; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver benefit

Free Professional Development

Free Library Services

403(b) participation

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits Allstate/Aflac

Job summary

San Juan College seeks an Adjunct Instructor for the PTA Program at the Farmington campus. The role involves teaching day, evening, weekend, and online courses, with possibilities for hybrid work; the instructor develops materials, evaluates learners, and maintains records.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA/Physical Therapy program, NM PTA license current annually, and willingness to pursue a Bachelor's degree within 3–5 years.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited PTA or Physical Therapy program is required; a Bachelor's Degree is preferred or applicant must be willing to pursue this degree and complete it in 3-5 years.
• NM state PTA board license required and must be kept current annually.
• Experience with traditional face-to-face, hybrid and online courses and ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas).
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and telephone is required.
• Willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.

Responsibilities

• Teach day, evening, weekend, and online classes, at main and/or satellite campuses as assigned.
• Develop and revise instructional materials; present material in an organized manner.
• Evaluate student learning and maintain student records.
• Maintain a minimum of 1 office hour per week per assigned course.
• Participate in Adjunct Professional Development activities; uphold school values.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

PTA or Physical Therapy program

Bachelor's degree proposed or willingness to pursue

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

## Adjunct Instructor of PTA ProgramApplylocations: SJC Main Campus - Farmingtontime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: August 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)job requisition id: JR106569**Compensation:**$801 per credit hour**Compensation Type:**Exempt**Employment Type:**Adjunct/Part Time Faculty (Fixed Term)**Grade:****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 New Mexico, 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 on-line classes, as assigned; teaching at the main and/or satellite campuses, as assigned; maintaining a minimum of 1 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.Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapy program is required; a Bachelor’s Degree is preferred or applicant must be willing to pursue this degree and complete it in 3-5 years. PTA board licensed in the state of New Mexico and keeping license current on an annual basis by attending seminars, continuing education, book review, etc... also 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 San Juan 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. San Juan 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.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 San Juan 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. Payroll and Benefits: 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 o 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 o Allstate/Aflac o 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 New Mexico Educational Retirement Board website http://www.nmerb.org Adjunct faculty are not medical benefit eligible. State and federal taxes, FICA and social security will be withheld for all adjunct faculty. Unofficial transcripts may be attached to this application. Official transcripts must be sent to Human Resources upon hire. The completion of a satisfactory background check is required.**The following REQUIRED documents must be submitted with application in order to be considered. Upload all required documents under the Application Questions 2 section for "Additional Documents Required".*** **Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume (Required)*** **Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred. (Required)**