Faculty, Physical Therapist Assistant

Jobtailor; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks a qualified instructor to teach Physical Therapist Assistant courses at a Texas community college, serving a multicultural student population. The role emphasizes mentorship, diverse instructional strategies, and ongoing program improvement.

You will evaluate student progress, participate in curriculum and learning-outcome assessment, and collaborate on department governance. Travel to clinical sites may be required, with evenings and some weekends often involved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or associate degree with licensure/certification, or registration and three years of non-teaching work experience.
• Minimum 3 years of post-licensure clinical PT experience.
• Neurological expertise across ages.
• Proficiency with computer applications, online resources and classroom tech.
• Proficiency with Blackboard LMS.
• Proven active and applied teaching methods.
• Current knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
• Ability to use technology as an instructional aid.
• Strong communication with diverse students.
• Interpersonal and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Willingness for evenings/weekends and multi-campus work.
• Confidentiality of student information.
• Meet attendance and final-grade deadlines.
• Comply with college policies and teaching standards.
• Must domicile in Texas during employment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach PTA courses to a multicultural community college student population.
• Use varied, discipline-appropriate instructional strategies and innovative delivery methods.
• Participate in curriculum review, program review, learning-outcome assessment, and governance.
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback.
• Mentor students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Remain current in the field through professional development.
• Support division and department goals through planning.
• Serve on collegewide and departmental committees and task forces.
• Travel to community partners and clinical sites as needed.
• Maintain office hours and participate in college functions.
• Use the LMS to develop content and perform admin duties.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned by leadership.

Skills

Three Years Of Clinical Experience

Interpersonal Skills

Organizational Skills

Attention To Detail

Effective Communication

Teaching Methodologies

Curriculum Development

Learning Outcome Assessment

Instructional Technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant

Tools

Blackboard

Learning Management System

Classroom Technologies

Online Resources

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach Physical Therapist Assistant courses to a multicultural community college student population
• Use varied, discipline-appropriate instructional strategies and innovative delivery methods
• Participate in curriculum review, program review, learning-outcome assessment, and departmental governance
• Evaluate student progress and provide timely feedback
• Mentor students in the Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Remain current in the field through professional development
• Support division and department goals through decision-making and unit-level planning
• Serve on collegewide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces
• Travel to community partners and clinical sites as needed
• Maintain office hours and participate in official college functions and campus activities
• Use the learning management system to develop course content and perform administrative duties
• Perform other related tasks assigned by department leadership

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant with current unencumbered licensure, certification, or registration OR associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant with current unencumbered licensure, certification, or registration and three years of non-teaching work experience
• Minimum of three years of full-time or equivalent post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy practice
• Contemporary expertise in neurological diseases and conditions for patients of all ages
• Proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and classroom technologies
• Proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard
• Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies
• Current and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter
• Experience using technology as an instructional aid
• Ability to communicate effectively with students with varied skills and backgrounds
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Ability to work across possible multiple campus locations that may vary by semester
• Commitment to confidentiality of student information
• Ability to meet attendance certification and final-grade submission deadlines
• Must comply with college policies, procedures, and professional teaching standards
• Must maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while working for the college and throughout employment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Physical Therapy and effective teaching methodologies, with a strong commitment to student mentorship and curriculum development. Proficient in using learning management systems and technology to enhance instructional delivery and student engagement.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Physical Therapy
• Current Unencumbered Licensure
• Three Years Of Clinical Experience
• Proficiency In Blackboard
• Contemporary Expertise In Neurological Diseases

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Teaching Methodologies
• Curriculum Development
• Learning Outcome Assessment
• Clinical Experience
• Instructional Technology

Soft Skills

• Interpersonal Skills
• Organizational Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Effective Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Current Licensure In Physical Therapy

Industry Keywords

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Neurological Diseases
• Student Mentorship
• Confidentiality Of Student Information
• College Policies And Procedures

Tools & Technologies

• Learning Management System
• Online Resources
• Classroom Technologies