Physical Therapy Assistant - Adjunct

ivytech; East Chicago (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 74,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Educational Benefits

Financial & Retirement Benefits

Job summary

Ivy Tech Community College in Indiana seeks adjunct faculty to support the Physical Therapy program. Positions are temporary, part-time, hired each semester to teach courses and assess student learning using the provided syllabi.

Applicants must hold a baccalaureate or higher degree, be licensed or certified in physical therapy, and have relevant clinical or teaching experience. Background checks apply; Title IX resources exist.

Qualifications

• Temporary, part-time adjunct faculty positions hired each semester.
• Must align with syllabus and provide instruction and assessment.
• Meet program requirements and maintain records per policy.

Responsibilities

• Teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course and follow program requirements.
• Maintain attendance and grading records per policy.
• Be available to students outside class time for questions.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Regionally accredited institution

Licensure or certification in Physical Therapy

Tools

Canvas

PowerPoint

Job description

Adjunct Faculty positions are temporary, part-time positions hired each semester on an as-needed basis. The adjunct faculty member will be responsible for creating a learning environment that assists students in reaching their goals; and for providing effective instruction and assessment within the framework of common syllabi provided by the School.

Report to the Chair of Physical Therapy

Pay Rate: $47.35/ contact hour

PROGRAM OPERATION:

• Perform all instructional duties necessary to teach and facilitate student learning in assigned classes.
• Provide syllabus appropriate to course(s) being taught to students and follows syllabus content and requirements.
• Maintain student attendance and grading records according to College policy as outlined in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Submit requested information within established timelines.

STUDENTS:

• Be available to students outside scheduled class time to answer questions or provide assistance.
• Deal with student concerns and, if necessary, consult with program coordinator to resolve issues.

INSTRUCTION:

• Meet all scheduled classes of contracted course(s).
• Use technology such as Canvas, PowerPoint, etc. as appropriate.
• In event of emergency absence, notifies program/department chair.
• Conduct all activities with an appreciation and respect for diversity of people, styles, and views.

A qualified clinical education coordinator in the Physical Therapist Assistant program:

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution; and
• Completed academic preparation appropriate to the program; and
• Holds professional licensure or certification in the field; and
• Has a minimum of three years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice of which two years of clinical practice experience must include experience as a CCCE or CI in physical therapy, or a minimum of two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a PT or PTA program.

Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history check, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our part-time employees. These benefits include:

Health & Wellness

• Access to a comprehensive vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses
• Employee Assistance Program offering no cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

Financial & Retirement Benefits

• All employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.

For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.