Faculty - Physical Therapist Assistant; PTA Program

Stanbridge University Faculty Position

Stanbridge University is seeking clinically experienced and student-focused Full-Time Faculty members to support instruction, curriculum development, student mentorship, assessment activities, and program initiatives within the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. Faculty may teach in classroom, laboratory, simulation-based, and clinical application environments across areas including orthopedic rehabilitation, neurologic rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, modalities, acute care, inpatient rehabilitation, and rehabilitative interventions.

Full-time faculty play a critical role in advancing student success through evidence-based instruction, clinical expertise, active learning methodologies, and continuous program improvement in alignment with CAPTE accreditation standards and institutional learning outcomes.

The University seeks educators who are passionate about preparing future healthcare professionals and committed to excellence in teaching, student mentorship, curriculum innovation, and academic leadership.

• Deliver engaging, high-quality instruction in assigned classroom, laboratory, and simulation-based learning environments.
• Teach and demonstrate rehabilitation interventions, therapeutic exercise, mobility training, modalities, patient-care techniques, and evidence-based clinical practices.
• Facilitate student learning through lectures, demonstrations, case studies, simulation activities, and collaborative instructional strategies.
• Assess student competency through practical examinations, assignments, written evaluations, skills assessments, and formative evaluation methods.
• Provide timely feedback, academic guidance, mentorship, and professional development support to students.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, assessment, and instructional records in accordance with university policies.

• Participate in curriculum planning, development, revision, and implementation activities.
• Contribute to course assessment processes and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with program leadership to ensure curriculum alignment with CAPTE standards, industry best practices, and institutional outcomes.
• Assist with programmatic initiatives designed to enhance student achievement, retention, and licensure readiness.

• Participate in accreditation preparation, reporting, assessment activities, and documentation efforts as assigned.
• Attend faculty meetings, program meetings, professional development activities, and institutional events.
• Serve on committees and contribute to departmental and university initiatives.
• Collaborate with faculty, administration, clinical education partners, and community stakeholders to support program excellence and student success.

• Maintain current knowledge of rehabilitation practices, educational methodologies, professional standards, and emerging healthcare trends.
• Participate in scholarly, service, and professional development activities consistent with university expectations.
• Demonstrate professionalism and leadership consistent with the mission and values of Stanbridge University.

• Current and unrestricted California licensure as either:
• Physical Therapist (PT), or
• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant clinical experience.
• Master's degree or higher required for PT applicants.
• Bachelor's degree required for PTA applicants.
• Demonstrated experience teaching, mentoring, supervising, or training learners in academic or clinical environments.
• Demonstrated expertise in assigned instructional content areas.
• Strong written, verbal, organizational, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively teach and engage students in an in-person instructional environment.

• Doctoral degree or advanced graduate degree in a related discipline.
• Three (3) or more years of teaching experience in higher education, PTA education, or clinical instruction.
• Experience with curriculum development, student assessment, and course leadership.
• Familiarity with CAPTE accreditation standards and outcomes-based education.
• Experience with simulation-based learning, active-learning strategies, and evidence-based instructional practices.

Instructional assignments may include:

• Irvine / Orange County Campus
• Los Angeles Campus

Course assignments, teaching schedules, and campus locations may vary based on departmental and institutional needs.

Compensation is based on education, experience, specialty expertise, and internal equity considerations.

• A job-related assessment may be required during the interview process.
• Must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily and be physically present in the office unless otherwise noted.
• Employment verification will be conducted to validate work experience per accreditation standards.
• Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.
• Official transcripts…