Physical Therapist Assistant Adjunct Professor

Oklahoma City Community College; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 841,024 - 1,197,823; Part time

Job summary

Oklahoma City Community College is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant Adjunct Professor to provide quality instruction and support student learning in courses related to physical therapy. The position requires an Associate's degree and an unencumbered OK Physical Therapist or Assistant license.

The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, demonstrated clinical abilities, and a commitment to student success. Responsibilities include teaching and program development within the Division of Health Professions.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree required.
• Unencumbered OK Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license is mandatory.
• Experience with pediatrics and geriatrics preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality instruction in assigned courses.
• Contribute to academic program development.
• Maintain license or professional certification.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Demonstrated clinical skills

Positive human relations

Basic computer skills

Flexible teaching style

Organizational skills

Education

Associate's degree

Unencumbered OK Physical Therapist/Assistant license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Moodle

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant Adjunct Professor

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree along with copy of current unencumbered OK Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license. Attach to Other Document.

Please include your experience with pediatrics and/or geriatrics and any additional certifications you have in this area of practice.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at [phone], Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Position Information

Position Information (Default Section)

Posting Number: Adjunct_0401904

Classification Title: Adjunct Professor

Working Title: Physical Therapist Assistant Adjunct Professor

Datatel Position ID: HEPR6ADJPHTA1A

Annual Hours: As needed or assigned

Placement Range: $740 per Credit Hour

Position Type: Adjunct Faculty

Job Category: (not specified)

General Description: An adjunct faculty member at Oklahoma City Community College has the primary responsibility of instruction. Secondary responsibilities include supporting the integrity of curricula, encouraging student success, and promoting the mission of the division to which the adjunct faculty member belongs as well as the College as a whole.

What position does this position report to? Dean of the Division of Health Professions and the PTA Program Director

What position(s) reports to this position? None

Minimum educational requirement of an Associate’s degree. A Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant with an unencumbered license in the state of Oklahoma.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• The applicant must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• The applicant must have demonstrated clinical skills in the course in which they are teaching.
• Demonstrated positive human relations and communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Flexible teaching style to accommodate individual learning styles.
• Committed to helping students achieve their goals to be successful and attain a college education.
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn computer programs used in the department and on campus (such as Moodle).
• Organization and attention to detail.
• Support and willingness to teach in a competency‑based instructional system.
• Ability to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.
• Ability to work well as a team member in an instructional unit.
• Ability to communicate and articulate concepts in an organized manner both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to read and understand content in order to assist students when they are having difficulty interpreting concepts.
• Ability to interact in an effective and encouraging manner with students individually and in groups.
• Ability to be available for office hours and provide means of communication with supervisor(s) and/or the department or division office.
• Must be punctual.
• Must be reliable.

Physical Demands / Working Conditions

1. GENERAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Medium work: This position requires the person to occasionally exert up to 50 pounds of force and frequently exert up to 20 pounds of force and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

2. PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES :

This position requires the person to frequently communicate with and listen to students, faculty, staff, and others to perform the essential functions of the position. Must be able to exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently move about the classroom and lab area to assist students and perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently remain in a standing and stationary position.

This position requires the person to frequently operate equipment that frequently involves repetitive motions of hands and wrists.

This position frequently requires the person to operate a computer, other office equipment, and mobile devices to prepare instructional documents, answer email correspondence, and complete other activities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

This position requires the person to frequently use upper and lower body to exert force up to 50 pounds to push, pull, grasp, and/or lift materials or equipment.

This position requires the person to perceive attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips.

This position requires the person to frequently position self to work with classroom and lab equipment to instruct or assist students.

3. VISUAL ACUITY :

This position requires the person to judge, observe and assess the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of work assigned or to make general observations.

4. WORKING CONDITIONS

This position’s essential functions are performed in an indoor, classroom, office, and lab area.

This position requires the person to communicate above ambient noise levels and exchange accurate information in various situations.

This position requires the person to frequently be exposed to hazards such as but not limited to: close proximity to moving mechanical parts and/or electrical current; working on scaffolding and high places; exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals.

Preferred Qualifications

N/A

Required Training

N/A

Work Hours

Day, evening, or weekend, as well as campus and/or online as required by section assignment.

Department

Department Division of Health Prof.

Job Open Date

07/22/2023

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled

HR Contact

Beth Holmes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are to thoroughly complete the online application and attach the following required documents: cover letter, resume, and transcript conferring highest degree along with copy of current unencumbered OK Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license. Attach to Other Document.

Please include your experience with pediatrics and/or geriatrics and any additional certifications you have in this area of practice.

Applicants who do not attach the required documents will not be considered for the position.

For application assistance, please contact Human Resources at [phone], Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM.

Job Duties

An adjunct faculty member is primarily responsible for supporting student learning by providing quality instruction in courses that the adjunct faculty member and the dean/director agree will be taught. Quality instruction includes clear course objectives, prepared and relevant class activities, effective and understandable presentations of learning materials, fair and understandable grading practices (credit classes only), timely responses to students, and a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

In addition to the primary responsibility for supporting student learning, an adjunct faculty member is expected to:

• Contribute to developing, implementing, and evaluating approved academic programs and developing new academic programs to meet community needs.
• Fulfill course, program, and department goals and objectives.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes for the program and/or department.
• Respond in a timely fashion to information requests from program, division, and College administrators.
• Attend meetings as required.
• Acquire new knowledge and skills as appropriate for the academic discipline.
• Maintain license or professional certification specific to program requirements.
• Satisfy objectives for mutually agreed upon special assignments.
• Support the PTA Program’s, College’s vision, mission, goals, and priorities.
• Course(s) this position may teach include: PTA 1201 Pediatric Development, Conditions and Treatment; PTA 1211 Geriatric Conditions and Treatment.

Job Duties (Safety / Policy & Procedures)

Abide by the policies and procedures published in the Board of Regents Policies and College Policies & Procedures. Contribute to a safe educational & working environment. Adhere to established safety and health procedures and practices for the purpose of providing injury and illness prevention for self and others. Complete quarterly health and safety training pursuant to OCCC’s established safety and health procedures and practices. Participate in all applicable OCCC emergency, evacuation and shelter in place drills and be prepared to take action and assist others in taking appropriate action should a health or safety emergency occur.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have an Associate's degree?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a current unencumbered OK Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant license? (Applicants must attach a copy of license using "Other Document")
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you attached all required documents?
  • Yes
  • No