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Physical Therapist Assistant Adjunct Faculty

Employer
Howard Community College
Location
East Case, MD
Closing date
Oct 15, 2024
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Position Details

Position Information
About Us
Howard Community College (HCC) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title
Physical Therapist Assistant Adjunct Faculty

FLSA
Exempt

FT/PT
Part Time

Hours Per Week
3-5 hours

Work Schedule
varies

Position Salary Range

General Responsibilities
Adjunct faculty is hired in a part-time capacity on a semester by semester basis, contingent upon the needs of the Physical Therapist Assistant program. The goal of the lab adjunct is to provide clinical instruction in physical therapist assistant laboratory courses through demonstration and laboratory/clinical exercises. Additional responsibilities will include preparing relevant teaching and lab assessment materials, engaging and advising students, timely grading course work, submitting required reports, participating in college and community responsibilities. Applicants must be willing to teach day labs; (9am-12pm or 1pm-4pm). Adjunct faculty will engage in general college responsibilities within and outside the division.

Work Performed
  1. Promotes effective student learning through lab activities including the use of a variety of instructional techniques designed to meet student needs, promoting active and independent learning, and promoting higher-order thinking
  2. Advises students in academic matters
  3. Evaluates students by a variety of means (competencies) to measure their progress in achieving course objectives and inform them in a timely manner of their progress
  4. Submits requested information and required reports and forms in a timely manner
  5. Maintains professional relationships with students, colleagues. and the community
  6. Completes required college training, campus orientation, and meetings as needed
  7. Attends PTA Program meetings
  8. Attends clinical remediation meetings
  9. Participate in accreditation and clinical education activities
  10. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned


Minimum Education Required

Minimum Number of Years Experience Required

Other Knowledge Required
  • Candidates must have the minimum of an associates degree for the physical therapist assistant; however, a Bachelor's or Masters Degree in Health, Education, or related field is preferred
  • Three years full-time experience as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.
  • Must provide current, unencumbered licensed in Maryland as Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Use of independent judgment, initiative, and ability to manage time
  • The ideal candidate will have community college teaching experience, experience incorporating technology effectively into classroom and/or laboratory instruction, and ability to coordinate with and mentor adjunct faculty
  • Member of the American Physical Therapy Association, preferred


Working Conditions

Division
Health Sciences (Div)

Department
Health Sciences

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
NB084P

Number of Vacancies
3

Best Consideration Date
08/25/2022

Job Open Date
08/15/2022

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Applicant Instructions

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/2171

EEO Statement
Howard Community College (HCC) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

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