Instructor of Physical Therapist Assistant Program - Adjunct Pool

McHenry County College; Crystal Lake (IL); On-site; USD 2,500 - 4,500; Part time

Job summary

McHenry County College invites qualified instructors to join the Physical Therapy Assistant Program as adjunct faculty. Faculty will teach courses as assigned, including daytime, evening, and weekend offerings, and engage with students during conferences as needed.

Instructors contribute to program accreditation efforts, collaborate across the college, and stay current with regulations while assessing student learning and pursuing ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• Course specific minimum qualifications are approved annually by the MCC Board of Trustees.
• Demonstrated teaching experience is preferred.
• Commitment to MCC's mission and to teaching a diverse student body.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned by the College.
• Available to teach daytime, evening, and weekend classes.
• Be available for student conferences via college email or appointments.
• Participate in producing documentation relating to program accreditation standards.
• Work cooperatively within the department and College to promote educational excellence.
• Stay informed of external regulations impacting curriculum.
• Assess student learning and participate in PTA program assessment.
• Continue professional development in teaching/learning strategies.
• Maintain and submit accurate attendance records and paperwork.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication

Organization

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Workweek

Schedule dependent upon assigned classes. Salaries are dependent upon education and semesters taught at MCC per the

Workweek

Schedule dependent upon assigned classes. Salaries are dependent upon education and semesters taught at MCC per the

MCC Adjunct Faculty Agreement FY24-FY25 through FY26-FY27

For inquiries regarding minimum qualifications, email [e-mail]

Position Summary

This division is home to the following: Physical Therapy Assistant Program

MCC instructors are higher-education professionals who champion student learning. They engage and inspire students, applying innovative teaching and learning pedagogies in instruction. They assess student learning to ensure students success, staying abreast of trends in the discipline. Our instructors collaborate within the College as discipline experts, helping the College reach its strategic goals through active participation in college committees and by promoting the College to future students throughout our community.

Essential Job Functions And Responsibilities

Including but are not limited to:

• Teaching courses as assigned by the College


• Available to teach daytime, evening, and weekend classes, as needed


• Available for student conferences either before or after class, and by college email or special appointment if necessary


• Participate with producing documentation relating to program accreditation standards to achieve and maintain accreditation


• Work cooperatively within the department, the division, and throughout the College in striving for educational excellence


• Keep appraised of external agency regulations and changes to regulations that directly impact a particular curriculum


• Assess student learning and participate in assessment of the PTA program


• Continue professional development in area of contemporary clinical expertise and in teaching/learning strategies


• Maintain and submit accurate student and course-related paperwork and data needed for college and grant purposes in a timely fashion


• Maintain and submit accurate attendance records.

Required Qualifications

• Course specific minimum qualifications are approved annually by the Board of Trustees and are available in all Academic Division Offices.


• Demonstrated teaching experience is preferred.


• Commitment to the mission of the community college, and to teaching and motivating community college students in ways appropriate to their diverse backgrounds.


• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity

McHenry County College declares and reaffirms a policy of equal opportunity and non-discrimination. The College will make all decisions regarding admission, employment, participation in educational programs, or activities, without discrimination on grounds of race, color, creed or religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, order of protection status, marital status, physical or mental disabilities, military status, sexual orientation, gender-related identity, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge from military service, or other factors prohibited by law. Decisions regarding employment include hiring, promotion, termination, wages or salaries, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. MCC is committed to fostering an inclusive and accessible college community.

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in any aspect of the hiring process, contact Human Resources at [e-mail] .