Full-Time PTA Program Faculty — Curriculum & Teaching

Henry Ford College; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. The instructor will teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses, develop curricula, coordinate courses, advise students, assess learning outcomes, and mentor colleagues while advancing college initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring PT/ PTA education credentials, clinical experience, and commitment to diverse student success in a community college setting.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in healthcare, education, or related field.
• Master’s degree in progress or bachelor’s degree in health-related field may be considered with the requirement of completing a master’s degree within three years of appointment.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited PT or PTA program.
• Active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification in Michigan (or eligible) required.
• Minimum three years full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice required.
• Minimum two years clinical practice as an SCCE and/or CI or two years of experience teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant education program.

Responsibilities

• Teach 15 contact hours per week and provide a minimum of 5 hours per week or consultation with students.
• Prepare innovative and effective learning experiences (lectures, labs, demonstrations, exercises, activities) that foster student engagement, understanding, and success.
• Assist in coordination of courses within the discipline, including but not limited to maintaining syllabus templates, updating and distributing instructor guides, selection of textbooks and learning materials, updating course policies, revision and distribution of course documents and resources, instructor mentoring, and collaboration with academic leadership and support staff .
• Incorporate appropriate use of instructional technology into classroom and laboratory settings to enhance and facilitate student learning.
• Share in the responsibility of developing and coordinating effective student learning experiences beyond the classroom (assigned labs, studios, academic supports, etc.), including organization and maintenance of equipment employed in such settings.
• Maintain and apply current knowledge of the discipline/subject area/field as well as effective educational methodologies and practices by engaging in relevant and ongoing professional development.
• Work collaboratively with faculty colleagues and academic leadership regarding course, curriculum, and program development; teaching innovation; student retention and completion; course and program enrollment initiatives; the assessment of student learning, testing, and grading; instructor training and mentoring; establishment and compliance with program/department/school policies; and, advancement of the College’s mission, underlying principles, and strategic plan.
• Monitor and document the academic performance/progress of students to ensure that they successfully achieve the criteria for completing course and program learning outcomes.
• Support student success by facilitating their awareness and navigation of college resources.
• Cooperate with the College community in meeting the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities, both in the classroom and in the college environment.
• Participate in shared governance through meeting attendance and service on program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide committees.
• Work collaboratively to advance other program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide initiatives.
• Adhere to and comply with all policies, procedures, and processes established by the program, department, school, division, and College, meeting deadlines and due dates as established.
• Participate in the selection, evaluation, and development of the clinical education curriculum and clinical partners.
• Develop, implement, and monitor policy and procedures, program evaluation, and compliance with criteria set by CAPTA for the clinical component of the curriculum.
• Establish relationships with clinical education partners, provide clinical site development opportunities to enhance learning experiences to meet the educational needs of the students.
• Participate in the preparation of accreditation documentation and outcome assessment.
• Perform other duties as assigned, trained and/or qualified to perform.

Skills

Teaching experience

Curriculum development

Student advising

Instructional technology

Education

Master's degree in healthcare or related field

Doctorate or progress toward a Master’s per policy

Tools

Online learning platforms

Job description

Henry Ford College invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. The instructor will teach in-person, online, or hybrid courses, develop curricula, coordinate courses, advise students, assess learning outcomes, and mentor colleagues while advancing college initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring PT/ PTA education credentials, clinical experience, and commitment to diverse student success in a community college setting.