Part-Time PTA Educator - Shape Future Therapists

South University; West Palm Beach, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

South University seeks an instructor to facilitate competency-based PTA education in a dynamic, campus-based program in Florida. The role involves developing and evaluating the PTA curriculum, aligning instruction with program goals, and supporting student achievement through structured learning experiences.

The incumbent will collaborate with faculty across campuses, participate in governance, and uphold professional standards while maintaining licensure.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a regionally accredited university (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university (required).
• Minimum of three (3) years of full-time post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy, including PT/PTA relationship.
• Experience in teaching at post-secondary or college institutions (preferred).
• Membership in a professional association related to instruction (preferred).
• Understanding of contemporary physical practice and its relation to PTA education.
• Service to physical therapy education, the community, and/or the profession.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build relationships with students.
• Outstanding conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated time management and detail-oriented skills.
• Computer-based skills (e.g., software, analytic, and report writing).
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to develop professional rapport with diverse campus constituents.
• Ability to work independently without continued supervision.
• Ability to learn from students’ participation and demonstrate fairness and empathy.

Responsibilities

• Provides competency-based education aligned with South University curricula and delivery models.
• Develops, implements, evaluates PTA curriculum in collaboration with faculty on-campus and across campuses.
• Facilitates achievement of exit competencies and assesses student performance against criteria.
• Participates in governance and long-term planning of the program and university.
• Delivers learning-centered instruction and plans for classes to support student success.
• Promotes student success with flexible teaching styles and engagement in the learning process.
• Manages the learning environment, keeps records, submits grades on time, and enforces policies.
• Contributes to learning culture via curriculum/system task forces and campus events.
• Relates professional experience to learning through industry trends and ongoing skill development.
• Fulfills duties as assigned by Program Director.
• Participates in annual faculty development and maintains licensure as a PT or PTA.
• Contributes to campus culture through program meetings and professional development.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Curriculum development

Teaching experience

Education

Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Computer-based skills

Grading software

Job description

South University seeks an instructor to facilitate competency-based PTA education in a dynamic, campus-based program in Florida. The role involves developing and evaluating the PTA curriculum, aligning instruction with program goals, and supporting student achievement through structured learning experiences.

The incumbent will collaborate with faculty across campuses, participate in governance, and uphold professional standards while maintaining licensure.