Adjunct Instructor- Physical Therapist Assistant (Pool)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Gallatin (TN); On-site; USD 929,880 - 1,102,080; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks an Adjunct Instructor for the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Volunteer State Community College. This role requires quality instruction delivery in various formats, along with fulfilling administrative responsibilities.

Applicants should possess an Associate's degree or higher from an accredited institution and current licensure in a healthcare field. Teaching experience is preferred. The position offers a pay rate of $675 to $800 per credit hour.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted licensure in a healthcare profession or equivalent.
• Demonstrated knowledge of physical science principles.
• Collegiate level teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver quality instruction using integrative technologies.
• Teach courses in various modalities as assigned.
• Submit class syllabus prior to class start.

Skills

Effective communication

Cooperative teamwork

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree or higher

Graduate from an accredited healthcare program

Job description

Adjunct Instructor – Physical Therapist Assistant (Pool)

Institution: Volunteer State Community College

Job Summary

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies.

Job Duties

• Teach courses via on‑ground, online, hybrid or web‑enhanced modalities as assigned.
• Teach evening, weekend, off‑campus, dual enrollment and distance‑based courses as required.
• Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of contract.
• Regularly check VSCC email and departmental mailbox; respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.
• Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar.
• Complete required college trainings.
• Complete required reports such as attendance, early alerts, progress reports, grade submissions, and administer and return surveys by required deadlines.
• Advise the Department Chair at the earliest possibility if unable to teach a class.
• Attend meetings as requested by the Department Chair and/or Dean.
• Comply with all of the College's and TBR's policies and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.
• Graduate of an accredited healthcare or allied health program.
• Current, unrestricted licensure in a healthcare profession (e.g., Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Athletic Trainer, Physician Assistant, or another related licensed healthcare profession), or equivalent academic preparation in a physical or health science‑related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of physical science principles relevant to instruction in a Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Collegiate level teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Pay Rate

$675 – $800 per credit hour

Availability / Closing Date

This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term‑by‑term basis, which may include fall, spring, and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re‑apply each year.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire. Applicants may be subject to a background check. Please note that we recruit for all campus locations from our adjunct pools.