Physical Therapist Assistant Program Faculty

Stanbridge University is seeking clinically experienced Full-Time Faculty members to support instruction within the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program. Faculty may teach in classroom, laboratory, and simulation-based settings across areas including orthopedic rehabilitation, neurologic rehabilitation, therapeutic exercise, modalities, and rehabilitative interventions.

This role is ideal for licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs) who are passionate about student learning, clinical excellence, and preparing future healthcare professionals through hands‑on, evidence-based instruction.

Faculty play a vital role in supporting student success, professional development, and program excellence in alignment with CAPTE accreditation standards and Stanbridge University's student-centered educational model.

• Deliver engaging in-person instruction in assigned PTA courses and laboratory environments.
• Teach and demonstrate rehabilitation interventions, therapeutic exercise, mobility training, modalities, and patient-care techniques.
• Facilitate student learning through lectures, demonstrations, case studies, simulation activities, and collaborative instruction.
• Assess student competency through practical examinations, assignments, written evaluations, and skills assessments.
• Provide timely feedback, mentorship, and academic support to students.
• Maintain accurate attendance, grading, and instructional documentation.
• Collaborate with faculty and program leadership on curriculum quality, accreditation support, and student success initiatives.
• Maintain current knowledge of rehabilitation practices, clinical standards, and educational methodologies.

• Current and unrestricted California licensure as either:
  Physical Therapist (PT), or Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant clinical experience.
• Bachelor’s degree required for PTA applicants.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively teach and engage students in an in-person instructional environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a related discipline.
• Previous teaching, clinical instruction, or laboratory education experience.
• Familiarity with CAPTE accreditation standards and outcomes-based education.
• Experience with simulation, active-learning strategies, or evidence-based instruction.

Instructional assignments may include:

• Irvine / Orange County campus
• Los Angeles campus

Course assignments and schedules may vary based on departmental needs.

• 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 Authorization: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Stanbridge University does not provide employment-based immigration sponsorship or participate in employer-sponsored or employer-dependent work authorization programs.
• Sponsorship: Sponsorship now or in the future could include having Stanbridge University sponsor, complete employer documentation, provide attestations or training plans, or otherwise participate in a work-authorization or employment-based immigration program in order for an individual to begin or continue employment. Stanbridge University does not provide any such sponsorship.
• 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 are required prior to hire. Degrees earned outside the United States must be…