Physical Therapist Assistant Program FT Faculty/Coordinator

Lamar State College-Orange; Orange (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lamar State College-Orange is seeking a full-time faculty member to lead the Physical Therapist Assistant program as Faculty/Coordinator of Clinical Education, combining teaching, program development, and clinical coordination.

The role requires a master’s degree in teaching or related field, relevant PTA experience, and a commitment to CAPTE accreditation standards, student success, and service to the college.

Qualifications

• Hold a master’s degree or higher in the teaching discipline.
• OR: Hold a master’s degree in any discipline with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• OR: Hold a bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline.
• OR: Hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate hours in the teaching discipline or related field.
• OR: Hold an associate’s degree in the teaching discipline PLUS have 3 years of relevant full‑time work experience.
• EXPERIENCE: For technical programs, pertinent job experience outlined in the minimum faculty credential standards is required.

Responsibilities

• Teach in-person, online, hybrid, or Hyflex formats as needed.
• Coordinate and supervise student activities within the program.
• Develop and implement new courses and programs with outcomes assessment.
• Assess student learning outcomes and report artifacts.
• Participate in curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Maintain CAPTE accreditation standards knowledge.

Education

Master’s degree or higher in the teaching discipline

Master’s degree in any discipline, with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline

Bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline

Bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate hours in the teaching discipline or related field

Associate’s degree in the teaching discipline PLUS have 3 years of relevant full-time work experience

Job description

LSCO is an Equal Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including and as it pertains to pregnancy and wages), national origin, disability, age, genetic information, protected veteran status, and/or retaliation.

Job Summary

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT PROGRAM FULL-TIME FACULTY/COORDINATOR OF CLINICAL EDUCATION

Duties / Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. A. Teaching:
   1. Classroom preparation, supervision, and instruction, in face‑to‑face, online, hybrid, or Hyflex deliveries, as needed and determined by the College Administration.
   2. Field‑based or off‑campus instruction, as needed and determined by the College Administration.
   3. Laboratory design, preparation, instruction, supervision, and other associated responsibilities related to courses assigned.
   4. Student performance measurement:
      • Preparation, administration, timely grading, and evaluation of classroom assignments, tests, papers, examinations, research projects, etc.
      • Reporting grades on or before the deadline provided by the Registrar.
      • Assessment, reporting, and artifact submission of student learning outcomes, course‑level, and program‑level outcomes.
   5. Student interactions to provide course‑level support, academic advisement, assistance with degree plans, registration, and course assistance.
   6. Coordination and supervision of student activities related to the academic program.
   7. Experiments in teaching methods and teaching‑oriented research, including the development and implementation of effective learning environments.
   8. Timely selection and procurement of books, films, and other materials for the classroom, library, learning center, or laboratory use.
   9. Periodic evaluation of library holdings and recommendations of books and other materials to be ordered by the library or Gator Success Center.
   10. Development of new courses and programs of study, including web‑based and other technology‑based instruction.
   11. Active participation in curriculum development, including the establishment of program and student learning outcomes, and the reporting of learning outcomes results as required by departmental procedures.
2. B. Professional Development and Pedagogy Advancement:
   1. On‑going reading and research to maintain proficiency and growth in one’s field of professional specialization.
   2. Attend professional development opportunities regularly, as required by College Administration.
   3. Holding membership or office in professional associations.
   4. Attend and participate in meetings, conferences, and conventions of professional associations.
   5. Have knowledge and understanding of CAPTE accreditation standards.
3. C. Service:
   1. Support student success by assisting with and participating in commencement, PTK inductions, and other related ceremonies.
   2. Serve on institutional and affiliated committees.
   3. Serve on professional association committees.
   4. Participate in college‑wide assessment activities.
   5. Participate in institutionally sponsored activities to recruit students.
   6. Interview and screen candidates for faculty and staff appointments.
   7. Coordinate, advise, and supervise student organizations or student activities not directly related to the academic program.
   8. Student support with academic advisement, assistance with degree plans, registration, and graduation assistance.
   9. Participate in sponsored community service or community projects.
   10. Volunteer tutoring support in Gator Success Center.
4. D. Other:
   1. Comply with Office Hour requirements outlined in this Job Description and in the Faculty Handbook.
   2. Be available to counsel students.
   3. Be available for departmental, divisional, and institutional meetings.
   4. Attend required committee meetings, required events, required professional development sessions, required graduations, required convocations, even those scheduled outside of the normal working day.
   5. Other duties as assigned by College Administration.
   6. Faculty members who serve as Student Organization/Club Sponsors have significant responsibility for student and campus activities and are therefore considered a Campus Security Authority (CSA) pursuant to the federal Jeanne Clery Act. Faculty members who serve as a Student Organization/Club Sponsor will be responsible for reporting information in compliance with the Clery Act.

Minimum / Preferred Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Hold a master’s degree or higher in the teaching discipline.
• OR: Hold a master’s degree in any discipline, with 18 graduate hours in the teaching discipline.
• OR: Hold a bachelor’s degree in the teaching discipline.
• OR: Hold a bachelor’s degree in any discipline, with 12 undergraduate hours in the teaching discipline or related field.
• OR: Hold an associate’s degree in the teaching discipline PLUS have 3 years of relevant full‑time work experience.

EXPERIENCE: For technical programs, pertinent job experience outlined in the minimum faculty credential standards is required.

Technical Program Specific Requirements

• Physical Therapist (PT) or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) with Active, Unencumbered license; at least 3 years full‑time clinical experience.
• Minimum of two years of clinical practice as an SCCE and/or CI (Clinical Instructor) or two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant education program.

Physical Requirements

Ambulatory; cognitive; normal speech/communication; normal written communication; normal or corrected visual acuity; normal or corrected hearing; and moderate travel required (regardless of instructional delivery mode); frequent standing and sitting. Moderate lifting, pushing, pulling and carrying objects up to 20 pounds; operation of a personal computer and other various office equipment; infrequent stooping, bending, sorting, and filling.

Security Sensitive

This position is security‑sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Working Conditions

Normal teaching and office working environment during normal business hours.

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