Adjunct Physical Therapy Assistant Instructor

College of the Desert; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 96,000; Part time

Job summary

College of the Desert seeks a part-time adjunct instructor to participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating courses that support student growth and align with the college’s vision and values. Classes may be held at the Palm Desert Campus or other COD sites.

Faculty will teach in a classroom or online environment, with schedules including day, evening, or weekend sessions and occasional off-campus supervision as needed. A stipend-adjunct model is used per CODAA agreements.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree or higher with two years of professional experience, or an associate degree with six years of experience.
• Professional experience is required if applicant holds a master’s degree and must relate to teaching assignment.
• Sensitivity to diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and evaluate educational programs and courses.
• Deliver instruction as per official course outlines and communicate objectives and policies with students.
• Develop and distribute a syllabus for each course with grading criteria and classroom policies.
• Refer students to tutoring and related services when appropriate and supervise field activities as needed.
• Maintain records and complete reporting per district procedures and agreements.

Skills

Professional experience

Diversity awareness

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Associate degree + 6 years exp

Master’s degree requires related experience

Job description

College of the Desert seeks a part-time adjunct instructor to participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating courses that support student growth and align with the college’s vision and values. Classes may be held at the Palm Desert Campus or other COD sites.

Faculty will teach in a classroom or online environment, with schedules including day, evening, or weekend sessions and occasional off-campus supervision as needed. A stipend-adjunct model is used per CODAA agreements.