Assistant Professor – Physical Therapist Assistant

Assistant Professor In Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program

Baltimore City Community College is searching for an Assistant Professor in Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. This position requires expertise in teaching theory and clinical courses in PTA. The selected candidate will teach 15 credit hours per semester. Responsibilities include maintaining scheduled office hours; developing and revising curriculum; training faculty in new curriculum as needed; developing and implementing course and program assessment of student learning outcomes;

participating in college, division, and department meetings; serving on committees; and other duties as assigned. Teaching assignments could be any combination of face to face (day or evening), hybrid or online, and are subject to change as needed.

Contributes to the overall achievement of the college's mission and goals through effective instruction and classroom management.

Plans and prepares for assigned instructional courses.

Demonstrates knowledge of content and pedagogy.

Provide input for the development of PTA program standards and policies regarding admission, progression, and graduation.

Develops instructional outcomes and appropriate evaluation methods that align with course and program outcomes.

Maintains data to support the student learning and outcome assessment process.

Creates and maintains an environment of rapport and respect.

Clearly establishes expectations for learning and achievement.

Maintains up-to-date accurate records on attendance and student progress.

Enhances the visibility of PTA and its contributions by providing leadership in the PTA program, college, and community.

Participates in interdisciplinary efforts to address health care and educational needs within the institution and local community.

Makes referrals to college resources available to provide services or assistance to students.

Provides guidance to students for academic planning.

Engages in the college community for intra-professional networking and professional development.

Keeps abreast of developments in the field of expertise basing current instructional practice on recent evidence.

Communicates learning expectations.

Varies teaching techniques and incorporate current technologies.

Provides students with written and oral feedback.

Engages in self-assessment of teaching practices and professional development needs.

Keep all classes and office hours for the required amount of time set forth by the college and maintain good classroom management.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Graduate of accredited Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Holds an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification.

Minimum of three (3) years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience.

Two (2) years of clinical practice experience must include experience as a CCCE or CI in physical therapy, or a minimum of two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development and administration in a PT or PTA program.

AHA CPR certification, current.

Master or higher degree.

Holds an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification.

Five years of teaching in a college setting, preferably community college experience.

Five years of hands-on clinical experience.

Experience with preparing Accreditation documents.

BCCC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, alienage or citizenship status, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by law.

BCCC is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination or harassment. We expect every member of the BCCC community to do their part to cultivate and maintain an environment where everyone has the opportunity to feel included and is afforded the respect and dignity they deserve.

Decisions related to hiring, compensating, training, evaluating performance, or terminating are made fairly. We examine our unconscious biases and take responsibility for always striving to create an inclusive environment that makes every employee and candidate feel welcome.