Adjunct Instructor PTA Program; HRLY

Position Summary

Adjunct faculty serve as temporary part‑time faculty and are appointed on a semester‑by‑semester basis. The primary duty is effective teaching of college‑level courses and/or labs in the qualified discipline. Remote or hybrid work may be approved for adjunct employees in New Mexico, Arizona, Colorado, and Texas, with all requests needing prior approval by the Dean and Human Resources.

$27.87–$30.06 per hour depending on degree, $47.34 for candidates with a Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree. Adjunct faculty are paid bi‑weekly at either $801 per credit hour or at an hourly rate as applicable. Adjunct faculty teaching one (1) credit class or more are eligible for a tuition waiver benefit.

• Develop and revise instructional materials.
• Present material in an organized manner.
• Evaluate student learning and maintain student records.
• Teach day, evening, weekend, and online classes as assigned.
• Teach at the main campus and/or satellite campuses as assigned.
• Maintain a minimum of one office hour per week per assigned course.
• Participate in adjunct professional development activities.
• Promote the school values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapy program is required.
• A Bachelor’s Degree is preferred, or the applicant must be willing to pursue this degree and complete it within 3–5 years.
• PTA board licensed in the state of New Mexico and keeping the license current on an annual basis.
• Preference given to candidates with prior teaching experience.
• Experience with traditional face‑to‑face, hybrid, and online courses.
• Ability to use San Juan College’s Learning Management System (Canvas) and technology‑enhanced curriculum.
• Access to home internet, a personal computer, and a telephone.
• Demonstrates skill and willingness to learn and use multiple technology platforms to communicate with students.

• Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts with qualifying degree conferred

• Free professional development (technology training, teaching and learning seminars, learning symposiums).
• Free library services (CD and DVD checkout, book and periodical checkout).
• 403(b) participation.
• Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 counseling and support.
• Voluntary benefits (Allstate/Aflac, Liberty Mutual).
• Eligibility for ERB contributions for adjunct faculty teaching three or more credit hours.

San Juan College is dedicated to providing equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, genetic, veteran’s status, or on the basis of any other category protected under federal, state and local laws. San Juan College serves a diverse student population and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.