Faculty - Physical Therapist Assistant Program tenure, position

Physical Therapist Assistant Program Faculty Member

Henry Ford College presents an opportunity for a full time faculty member in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Teach courses in or related to Physical Therapist Assistant for majors and non-majors in a variety of delivery modes as assigned (in-person, online, or hybrid) and as consistent with both current developments in the discipline as well as best practices in teaching and learning to foster and improve student success.

Actively engage in curriculum and course development; course and program coordination; advising and assisting students; the assessment of student learning; training and mentoring colleagues; and, the continuous improvement of the program/department. Cooperate with the College community in meeting the needs of students with diverse backgrounds and abilities, both in the classroom and in the college environment. Participate in shared governance through meeting attendance and service on program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide committees.

Work collaboratively to advance other program, department, school, divisional, and college-wide initiatives.

Complete application materials include:

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Unofficial transcripts and PTA license/certification
• Complete list of classes taught including the course, year, semester and credit hours
• Teaching philosophy (AI submissions will not be considered)

Educational and professional qualifications to be determined by hiring manager, search committee, and HR consistent with accreditation guidelines and standards – generally stated as:

• 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 the requirement of completing a master's degree within three years of appointment.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited PT or PTA program.
• Active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification in Michigan (or eligible) required.
• Minimum three years full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice required.
• Minimum two years clinical practice as an SCCE and/or CI or two years of experience teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a physical therapist assistant education program.

• Candidates must express themselves clearly and effectively in both oral and written form.
• Candidates must demonstrate competence in designing, organizing, and delivering effective and appropriate learning experiences in classroom and/or laboratory settings.
• Candidates must demonstrate effectiveness using technology to provide instruction, including use of online learning platforms to deliver and manage course materials, possessing the willingness and ability to be trained in new technology as needs arise.
• Candidates must demonstrate an understanding of the community college mission/philosophy, possessing the desire and ability to work collaboratively, effectively, and responsibly with colleagues, staff, and community college students in a diverse and multicultural setting.
• Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to keeping professional skills and knowledge up-to-date.

The ideal candidate may have a career or experience that includes some or all the following:

• Prior experience teaching in a PT or PTA program at a higher education institution.
• Evidence of continued professional development required (i.e. APTA and/or MPTA member, active in Eastern District of MPTA, special interest group within APTA or MPTA, formal advanced education, conference attendance, course workshops, certificates of completion, etc.).
• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the…