Faculty-Adjunct-Pediatric Physical Therapist

Recent Jobs; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson & Wales University seeks a Physical Therapist in Providence, Rhode Island to deliver course content and support student learning. This role includes teaching both on-campus and online courses, maintaining student records, and preparing instructional materials.

The ideal candidate must be a licensed physical therapist in Rhode Island with at least three years of pediatric experience. Commitment to student success and collaboration with university services are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist in Rhode Island or eligible for licensure.
• Three or more years of experience working as a pediatric physical therapist.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses on campus and online.
• Prepares course materials and lesson plans.
• Maintains accurate records of student attendance and performance.

Skills

Licensed physical therapist

Experience with pediatric patients

Job description

Summary

Prepares and delivers relevant course content using a variety of teaching methods and assessments that support student learning. Delivers relevant course content on campus or online, as assigned. Maintains that students achieve and demonstrate mastery of stated learning objectives.

Essential Job Functions

• Teaches assigned course(s) on campus 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
• Teaches assigned course(s) online by delivering course content, learning activities and assessments using the university’s learning management system, according to JWU course outlines and online course delivery standards
• 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, required course materials, attendance policy 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

Required Qualifications

• Licensed physical therapist in the state of Rhode Island or eligible for licensure in Rhode Island
• Three or more years of experience working as a pediatric physical therapist

Preferred Qualifications

• PCS certification or other relevant specialized certification(s)
• Residency training or fellowship in pediatric physical therapy

Please Note:

Qualified candidates must live or relocate within a daily commuting distance of the Providence Campus location upon hire.

Johnson & Wales University is an equal opportunity employer. The university does not illegally discriminate on the basis of any protected class. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, familial status, gender or gender identity, genetic information, military service, national origin, pregnancy and related conditions, race, religion, sex, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by law.