Instructor of Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Instructor of Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Labette Community College invites applications for one (1) full-time faculty position for the Physical Therapist Assistant program to begin before May 1st. This position is based at the Cherokee campus in Pittsburg, Kansas and operates on a full-time 11-month salary contract.

The successful candidate will possess a thorough knowledge of the disciplines required to teach post‑secondary students. The faculty member will provide classroom instruction, advise students on class scheduling and academic progress, participate in curriculum revision, and complete program assessment.

Responsibilities also include traveling to clinical sites, maintaining office hours, and fulfilling other duties required or agreed upon in the LCC Master Agreement and LCC Policy and Procedures Manual.

Required qualifications include an active, unrestricted PT license or PTA license in Kansas; three years post‑licensure clinical practice, including two years of experience as a site coordinator of clinical education or clinical instructor in a clinical practice, or two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development, and administration in a PT/A education program. The ability to work effectively with faculty, students, and college staff;

the ability to set priorities and use appropriate interpersonal skills; knowledge of instructional software and education media; an understanding of student learning and curriculum development; and excellent verbal and written communication skills are also required.

Benefits include vacation, sick leave, paid LCC tuition for employees and dependents, Kansas Public Employment Retirement System (KPERS), KPERS 457, 403B with the matching plan, and the state plan of Kansas insurances for medical, dental, and vision for the instructor and the instructor's family. Supplemental insurance is also offered. The salary range is based on education and experience as governed by the Master Agreement, which can be found ette.edu/hr

on the Human Resources webpage. This is a full‑time exempt salary contract position. The review of applications will begin the week of February 23, 2026. The position remains open until filled.

Send an LCC application found ette.edu/hr, letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and unofficial transcript to the Director of Human Resources by email (hr) or fax (620‑421‑0180).

Haley Walker, Director of Human Resources & Organizational Development, email: hr, fax: 620‑421‑0180.