PTA Instructor

Position Summary:
Engages students in the teaching/learning process; works assigned schedule, represents the College in the community, and performs other related duties as required.   Teaches assigned classes in accordance with the policies of Terra State Community College, and within the schedule of classes, following the course description, syllabus and/or outline as approved by the curriculum committee.   This position also involves outreach with area physical therapy providers to establish and confirm viable clinical sites/clinical instructors while establishing clinical instrument tool(s) for appropriate objective measures to ensure proper clinical authentic assessments for PTA students/clinical instructors to utilize prior to terminal spring semester, year 2.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans and teaches courses which fulfill the program's curriculum goals and objectives. 
• Remains current with subject matter and instructional methodology. 
• Maintains posted office hours in accordance with departmental and College policies.  
• Employs appropriate methods of assessment to measure student performance in achieving course goals and objectives. 
• Participates in monthly PTA Program meetings as needed. 
• Communicates progress in the course to students in a timely manner.  
• Determines and submits students' grades in accordance with established College policies and procedures.  
• Supports the mission of the program, division, and College. 
• Provides guidance and expertise to other programs, adjunct or clinical faculty.
• Performs essential roles for clinical education preparation, outreach, oversight, objective grading tool set-up, and learning management system/shell development of clinicals II and III, prior to terminal spring semester.
• Supports the Program Chair, including but not limited to assistance with student application/interview process, and completion of duties associated with program accreditation compliance.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None.

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate's degree in physical therapist assistant plus a Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field; OR Master's degree or higher as a Physical Therapist. A recognition of Advanced Proficiency in a relevant specialty for a PTA or PT preferred but not required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a PT or PTA in the state of Ohio within one year required. 
• 3 years of experience of clinical practice OR experience in teaching in a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist program required. 
• Experience in a variety of areas of teaching required (academic, clinical, continuing education, in-service). 
• Experience with instructional technologies and learning management systems preferred (Canvas, Blackboard, etc). 
• 3 years of experience as a Clinical Instructor or Center Coordinator of Clinical Education preferred. 

Other Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to work with a diversity of students including students with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). 
• Ability to teach in a variety of content areas related to the practice of physical therapy. 
• Ability to effectively communicate one-on-one, in small groups, and in classroom situations. 
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills. 
• Effective problem-solving skills. 
• Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technologies (e.g., MS Word, Excel, e-mail, database) or proven ability to learn these skills. 
• Able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers. 
• Ability to work a combination of days/evening/weekend schedules.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to sit and talk or hear.
• Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities.

Statement of Commitment
As part of Terra State Community College’s ongoing commitment in providing the highest quality education and training to our students, faculty, staff and community, the College will:

• Educate students by means of free, open, and rigorous intellectual inquiry to seek the truth.
• Equip students with an opportunity to develop the intellectual skills they need to reach their own, informed conclusions.
• Not require, favor, disfavor, or prohibit speech or lawful assembly.
• Create a community dedicated to an ethic of civil and free inquiry, which respects the autonomy of each member, supports individual capacities for growth, and tolerates the differences in opinion that naturally occur in a public higher education community.
• Treat all faculty, staff, and students as individuals, will hold them to equal standards, and provide them equality of opportunity, with regard to those individuals’ race, ethnicity, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression.