PTA Faculty: Clinical Education Leader

Stanbridge-University; Alhambra (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & PH

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Onsite wellness program

Exciting university events

Seasonal health and wellness

Work/Life Balance programs

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Job summary

Stanbridge University seeks clinically experienced Full-Time Faculty to support instruction in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program across classroom, lab, and simulation-based settings. Ideal candidates are licensed PTs or PTAs who value student learning and evidence-based instruction.

Faculty contribute to student success, professional development, and program excellence in line with CAPTE standards and Stanbridge's student-centered model.

Qualifications

• Current and unrestricted California licensure as PT or PTA.
• Minimum of four years of relevant clinical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required for PTA applicants.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to teach effectively in an in-person instructional environment.
• Master’s degree or higher in a related discipline (preferred).
• Previous teaching, clinical instruction, or laboratory education experience (preferred).
• Familiarity with CAPTE accreditation standards and outcomes-based education (preferred).
• Experience with simulation, active-learning strategies, or evidence-based instruction (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging in-person instruction in assigned PTA courses and laboratory environments.
• Teach and demonstrate rehabilitation interventions, therapeutic exercise, mobility training, modalities, and patient-care techniques.
• Facilitate student learning through lectures, demonstrations, case studies, simulation activities, and collaborative instruction.
• Assess student competency through practical examinations, assignments, written evaluations, and skills assessments.
• Provide timely feedback, mentorship, and academic support to students.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and instructional documentation.
• Collaborate with faculty and program leadership on curriculum quality, accreditation support, and student success initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of rehabilitation practices, clinical standards, and educational methodologies.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

In-person teaching ability

Clinical excellence

Education

California licensure as PT or PTA

Bachelor’s degree required for PTA

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Stanbridge University seeks clinically experienced Full-Time Faculty to support instruction in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program across classroom, lab, and simulation-based settings. Ideal candidates are licensed PTs or PTAs who value student learning and evidence-based instruction.

Faculty contribute to student success, professional development, and program excellence in line with CAPTE standards and Stanbridge's student-centered model.