PTA Program Faculty: Teaching, Curriculum & Innovation

Henry Ford College; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry Ford College is seeking a full-time faculty member for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. The role involves teaching PTA courses in-person, online, or hybrid, developing curricula, coordinating courses, advising students, assessing learning outcomes, mentoring colleagues, and supporting program-wide initiatives.

Ideal candidates will hold a master’s degree or higher, be a graduate of an accredited PT/PTA program, and possess Michigan PT/ PTA licensure.

Qualifications

• Earned master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution in healthcare, education, or related field.
• Master’s degree in progress or bachelor’s degree in health-related field may be considered with requirement to complete a master’s within three years.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited PT or PTA program.
• Active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification in Michigan (or eligible).
• Minimum three years full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice.
• Minimum two years clinical practice as an SCCE and/or CI or two years teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a PTA education program.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in the PTA program in-person, online, or hybrid as assigned.
• Engage in curriculum and course development and program coordination.
• Advise and assist students; assess student learning; mentor colleagues; and contribute to continuous program improvement.
• Collaborate across college governance and college-wide initiatives.
• Coordinate with academic leadership and support staff; develop and update syllabi and learning materials.
• Integrate instructional technology and online platforms to enhance learning.
• Support student success by designing engaging learning experiences and tracking progress.
• Maintain alignment with accreditation and CAPTA requirements.

Education

Master’s degree or higher (healthcare/education/related)

Master’s degree in progress or bachelor’s in health-related field with master requirement

Graduate of PT or PTA program

Active PT/PTA license in Michigan (or eligible)

Minimum 3 years post-licensure clinical practice

Minimum 2 years SCCE/CI or teaching experience

Tools

Learning Management System

Job description

Henry Ford College is seeking a full-time faculty member for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. The role involves teaching PTA courses in-person, online, or hybrid, developing curricula, coordinating courses, advising students, assessing learning outcomes, mentoring colleagues, and supporting program-wide initiatives.

Ideal candidates will hold a master’s degree or higher, be a graduate of an accredited PT/PTA program, and possess Michigan PT/ PTA licensure.