PTA Adjunct Instructor - Day Courses (Spring 2027)

Union County College; Cranford (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Union County College in Plainfield, NJ invites applications for PTA Adjunct Day Courses for Spring 2027. Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses in the Physical Therapy Assistant program, with face-to-face instruction and optional online components.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in physical therapy, a NJ license, and be willing to participate in assessment and adhere to college policies. Teaching experience at the community college level is preferred.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physical therapy required.
• NJ License in the discipline required.
• Must meet State and/or National guidelines for program implementation in the discipline.

Responsibilities

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.
• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.
• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.
• Meets all scheduled class meetings.
• Advises Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/ Assistant Dean or Student Records Office.
• Submits grades per published deadline.
• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.
• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.
• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.
• Adheres to College policies and procedures.

Skills

Teaching

Online teaching

Student assessment

Information technology

Education

Master’s degree in physical therapy

NJ license

Job description

Union County College in Plainfield, NJ invites applications for PTA Adjunct Day Courses for Spring 2027. Responsibilities include teaching assigned courses in the Physical Therapy Assistant program, with face-to-face instruction and optional online components.

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in physical therapy, a NJ license, and be willing to participate in assessment and adhere to college policies. Teaching experience at the community college level is preferred.