Teaching Assistant, Physical Therapy

Teaching Assistant, Physical Therapy

Teaching assistants will work with core faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy for such roles as assisting in lab courses, simulations, interprofessional educational experiences, clinical education, grading, and provision of student feedback.

• Provide hands-on instructional support in laboratory-based courses for 2–4 hours per week.
• Assist faculty in demonstrating clinical skills and guiding student practice.
• Offer feedback to students on technique, safety, and clinical reasoning.
• Assess students on clinical skills during competencies and practicals.
• Communicate regularly with course instructors regarding lab content and expectations.
• Maintain a professional and collaborative presence during lab sessions.

• Orthopedic physical therapy
• Neurologic rehabilitation
• Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation
• General physical therapy examination and intervention techniques
• Specialty topics (e.g., movement analysis/biomechanics, pediatrics, geriatrics, vestibular, pelvic health, integumentary care, or others as needed)

• Required:
• Current license to practice physical therapy
• Demonstrated clinical expertise in one or more of the content areas listed above
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to the mission of Saint Joseph's University and to student-centered education
• Preferred:
• Prior teaching, clinical teaching or mentoring experience

Required Documents:
Applicants should submit a resume/CV and cover letter that clearly outlines their areas of expertise based on the instructional areas outlined in this job description. All attachments can be provided to the "Resume/CV" field.

Pay Transparency:
The fixed pay rate for this position is $50.00 per hour. The offered salary will be commensurate with work experience and educational background.

Notice to Out of State Applicants:
Saint Joseph's University may only consider applicants from Pennsylvania, New Jersey, New York (not including New York City zip codes), and Delaware (Delaware residents must regularly be present for over 50% of work time on an SJU campus). If an employee must relocate to meet these conditions, financial assistance may be available but is not guaranteed.

Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph's University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers.

The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE