Instructional Faculty FT - Physical Therapy Asst

mc; Maryland; On-site; USD 65,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Montgomery College in Takoma Park–Silver Spring seeks a full-time Physical Therapy Assistant faculty member to begin January 2027. The program is CAPTE-accredited, and the hire is within the Allied Health Sciences Department.

The successful candidate will motivate students and contribute to health science education across diverse learner groups and delivery modes. Duties include teaching didactic, lab, and clinical courses, teaching 30 semester hours per year (with possible summer classes),

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Active PT or PTA license and Maryland license in good standing or eligible.
• Three years full-time or equivalent clinical PT experience.
• Excellence in classroom instruction with diverse teaching methods.
• Experience delivering courses using LMS and high-impact pedagogy.
• Commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching for diverse students.
• Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses in the PTA program.
• Teach 30 semester hours per academic year; summer teaching possible.
• Participate in accreditation activities and standards compliance.
• Contribute to curriculum design and outcomes assessment.
• Provide support to the program and clinical coordinator as needed.
• Travel within DC, MD, and VA to clinical sites affiliated with the program.
• Serve on committees, hold office hours, advise students, and pursue professional development.

Skills

Teaching experience

LMS experience

Active PT/PTA license

College-level teaching

Inclusive teaching

Collaboration

Work authorization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Learning Management System (LMS)

Job description

Montgomery College, Takoma Park-Silver Spring campus is seeking an outstanding full-time Physical Therapy Assistant faculty member beginning January 2027. We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with a strong commitment to health science education and the ability to motivate and engage students to succeed.

The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Montgomery College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, working in a multi-cultural environment, commitment to the community college mission, and have effective oral and written communication skills. Outstanding candidates with a passion for teaching physical therapy are particularly encouraged to apply to join the dedicated faculty of the Montgomery College Allied Health Sciences Department.

Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats during days, evenings and weekends. Montgomery College has multiple campuses and faculty may be assigned to teach at any of these campuses and teach online. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.

Duties

• Teach a variety of didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses within the Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Teach 30 semester hours per academic year. Opportunities may exist to teach summer classes.
• Participate in accreditation activities and abide by accreditation guidelines and standards.
• Participate in discipline-related activities such as program evaluation, curriculum design, and outcomes assessment and evaluation.
• Provide support to the program and clinical coordinator as needed.
• Travel within the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area to visit clinical sites affiliated with the program.
• Faculty members are expected to serve on departmental, campus, and/or college committees, hold office hours, advise students, participate in course and program assessment, and maintain an active personal program of professional development and continuous learning.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Active PT license or PTA license
• Current Maryland license, in good standing, or eligibility to obtain a Maryland License.
• Three (3) years full-time or equivalent post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy practice in any United States jurisdiction .
• Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods.
• Experience integrating technology into course delivery including the use of a learning management system (LMS).
• Experience utilizing high-impact teaching pedagogies to foster student engagement and active learning .
• Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and support of a diverse student population.
• Demonstrated effective collaboration with colleagues.
• Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree
• Experience teaching college-level physical therapy using research-based instructional strategies
• Evidence of commitment to professional development and scholarly activities.
• Experience supporting students to overcome barriers to academic success.

Hiring Range: $64,510 - $98,220

Employment Conditions

Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).

Participation in a retirement plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earn