Adjunct Physical Therapist — Teaching & Clinical Practice

Johnson & Wales University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver course content, prepare materials, grade work, and provide students with timely feedback. The role includes maintaining the LMS course site and accurate attendance/grade records in alignment with university policy.

The position requires prior clinical PT experience, a valid RI license or eligibility, and a commitment to the university’s inclusion and support services.

Qualifications

• Earned Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a CAPTE accredited program.
• Clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist.
• Active RI Physical Therapy License or eligibility to obtain such licensure upon hire.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned course(s) by delivering appropriate course content to students, preparing course materials and lesson plans, grading student work, providing students with robust feedback in a timely manner, and addressing students' questions and concerns
• Prepares and maintains course site in the learning management system for dissemination of course materials, assessments, and weekly updating of the grade center in accordance with university requirements
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance, academic achievement and performance in accordance with university policies and procedures
• Distributes to each student, in each course, via the learning management system, a university-approved syllabus that includes course objectives, texts, attendance policy and materials required for course and evaluation criteria
• Communicates early with the student, department chair, and academic counselor for any student in danger of failure or in need of individual counseling, using appropriate university systems
• Refers students to appropriate university sources for information, guidance, financial assistance, career services, library services, academic support, accessibility services, counseling, and other support services
• Populates the university’s faculty information system with data to establish teaching credentials and maintains data, as needed
• Attends faculty orientation and meetings, as requested by the college
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Teaching

Instructional delivery

Student feedback

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a CAPTE accredited program

Job description

Johnson & Wales University in Providence, RI seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver course content, prepare materials, grade work, and provide students with timely feedback. The role includes maintaining the LMS course site and accurate attendance/grade records in alignment with university policy.

The position requires prior clinical PT experience, a valid RI license or eligibility, and a commitment to the university’s inclusion and support services.