Assistant Professor​/CC of Physical Therapist Assistant Program

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Posted: February 9, 2026

Level: Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator

Employment Type: Standard, tenure track position

Hours: Full-time, 10-month (30 credit hours per academic year)

Anticipated

Start Date:

Fall 2026 Semester

Work Location: CT State Norwalk 188 Richards Avenue, Norwalk, CT 06854

Work Modality: On site;
Position is not remote

Closing Date: Open until filled, with priority consideration given to applicants who submit materials by March 4, 2026

All Teaching Faculty members shall:
Prepare and teach college-approved courses in accordance with approved course descriptions and class schedules, including developing syllabi and reading lists and keeping each course taught complete and up to date; respond to and work with multiple constituencies, including students, peers (faculty and staff), and external agencies (business, community, educational, etc.); perform divisional departmental responsibilities in the selection of texts and related teaching resources;

and other teaching and related duties as outlined on the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Under the direction of the Dean, Department Chair, or other administrator, the Assistant Professor is responsible for teaching thirty (30) credit hours per academic year and delivering a range of courses within the assigned discipline. Courses may be offered in lecture, hybrid, and/or online formats, and teaching schedules may include both day and evening classes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Teaching courses within the assigned discipline area in accordance with institutional standards
• Evaluating and assessing student learning outcomes
• Providing student support, mentoring, and academic advising
• Developing curriculum and periodically reviewing and updating instructional materials
• Assisting with program reviews and accreditation-related activities
• Planning and executing program-related events
• Attending workshops, trainings, and/or professional conferences to maintain currency in the field

Clinical Coordinator duties include:

• Administer the clinical practicum for assigned students within the discipline
• Provide clinical instruction and document evaluation and performance progress toward clinical competence
• Coordinate and evaluate students’ clinical experiences
• Advise students regarding clinical and academic requirements
• Administer and enforce existing program policies
• Conduct student recruitment and orientation activities
• Provide clinical and academic instruction to students enrolled in the program
• Supervise Clinical Instructors

Additional responsibilities include:

• Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies
• Service on assigned committees and task forces
• Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational, and professional meetings, which may occur during evenings and weekends

This posting outlines qualifications, experience, and skills but is not limited to the full specifications in the official job description.

A licensed Physical Therapist (PT)-Bachelor’s degree or higher in physical therapy with a master’s degree in a related field (i.e., kinesiology).

OR

A licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- Associate’s degree in physical therapy plus a master’s degree or higher in physical therapy or a related field (i.e., kinesiology).

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license/certification
• Three (3) years of full-time, post-licensure clinical practice
  • Two years of clinical practice experience must include experience as a site coordinator of…