Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo - CATS - Physical Therapy Assist. Tech.

Kent State; Ashtabula (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent State University’s Ashtabula Regional Campus is seeking a Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Month position in Physical Therapy Assistants Tech. The role oversees clinical education experiences for students in the program, ensuring CAPTE standards are met and coordinating sites, instructors, and student progress.

The candidate will direct clinical education, recruit sites, and manage student records, with duties spanning teaching, coordination, and oversight of clinical experiences.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree is required.
• License as PT or PTA in Ohio is required.
• Minimum four (4) years of PT/PTA experience.
• At least two (2) years of teaching experience in a CAPTE-accredited program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate clinical education experiences in line with CAPTE standards.
• Visit and evaluate clinical sites; train clinical instructors; recruit new sites.
• Discuss student progress with clinical instructors; assess clinical competencies.
• Assign students to clinicals for fieldwork; prepare and maintain student information.
• Coordinate activities in psychomotor skills and computer laboratories; supervise student tutors.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

License as PT or PTA in Ohio

Job description

Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo - CATS - Physical Therapy Assist. Tech.

Job Title:

Faculty Non-Tenure Track-9 Mo

Physical Location:

Ashtabula Regional Campus - Ashtabula, OH

Basic Function:

This position will be responsible for directing and coordinating clinical education experiences in the program in accordance with CAPTE standards including but not limited to: visit and evaluate clinical sites; train clinical instructors; recruit new clinical sites; discuss student progress with clinical instructors; assess clinical competencies; assign students in program to clinicals for fieldwork education experience; prepare and maintain student information pertaining to clinicals.

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

This position will be responsible for directing and coordinating clinical education experiences in the program in accordance with CAPTE standards including but not limited to: visit and evaluate clinical sites; train clinical instructors; recruit new clinical sites; discuss student progress with clinical instructors; assess clinical competencies; assign students in program to clinicals for fieldwork education experience; prepare and maintain student information pertaining to clinicals. Other administrative duties may include: represent unit at programs and functions; monitor and stay current on applicable laws, policies, and procedures; maintain and update student files, records and data in accordance with federal, state and university regulations; serve on various university committees; teach selected program courses; coordinate activities in psychomotor skills and computer laboratories; orient and supervise student lab tutors; monitor and maintain lab equipment; assist in the planning and implementation of intervention, referral, and retention programs for students.

This position includes teaching, clinical coordination, and oversite of clinical experiences for students in a physical therapist assistant program.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree. Hold a valid and current license as a PT or PTA in Ohio.

Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a PT or PTA. Have a minimum of two (2) years' experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a CAPTE accredited physical therapy program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs.

Assessments:

Asterisk (*) indicates knowledge, skills, abilities which require assessments

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements:

Light work-Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. Incumbent must be able to communicate with others. Incumbent may be required to travel from building to building frequently and off campus occasionally.

Must pass a security check.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This employer participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm you are authorized to work in the U.S.

Value Statement

Kent State University is committed to creating a community that is culturally and intellectually diverse and to attracting and retaining a diverse staff. We strive to create and maintain working and learning environments that respect differences, and are inclusive, welcoming, respectful and kind.

Kent State University is a Smoke-Free, Tobacco-Free University effective July 1, 2017. Smoking and tobacco is not permitted on any of Kent State’s campuses or other locations and properties that are owned, operated, or leased by Kent State, both domestic and international. For additional details, visit www.kent.edu/smoke-free http://www.kent.edu/smoke-free

Disclaimer:

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted to describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related experience/education beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Kent State University reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.

Advertised: October 26, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: November 26, 2026 Eastern Standard Time