Adjunct Instructor- Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA

Job Description Summary

Weatherford College occasionally has openings for adjunct instructors. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply for this continuous recruitment adjunct faculty position within the department. Applying for an adjunct appointment would add the applicant to a pool which is available to the departmental search committee for consideration in case a need arises for the academic year. When an opening occurs, the hiring manager will draw from the pool of applicants on an as needed basis.

Primary duties of adjunct faculty include teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses, as well as mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom. The adjunct faculty member creates and maintains an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned. Teaching modalities may be face-to-face, hybrid, online/Zoom, or within the context of dual credit instruction.

Hours vary, depending on the need and course schedule, and may include day, evening, and/or weekend instruction. All faculty members are expected to maintain familiarity with and adhere to College policies and procedures.

All faculty members must possess minimum Southern Association of Colleges and Schools credential standards for faculty teaching courses designed for workforce certificate or degree completion. These standards include an appropriate academic degree and demonstrated competencies in the teaching discipline. Transcripts, certificates, and/or license must be submitted with application.

• PTA with a minimum of an Associate degree in physical therapy; licensed or eligible for license in the State of Texas.
• Associate degree and/or 2-5 years work experience in the field of study;
  Bachelor’s degree and/or 6-10 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study;
  Master’s degree and/or 11-15 years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study;
  Doctorate degree and/or 16+ years work experience in the field of study and/or credentialed in the field of study.

• 5 years clinical experience.

• Prior teaching experience.

• Teaching courses in the approved discipline, providing instruction to facilitate student acquisition of the specific learning outcomes identified for the assigned courses.
• Mentoring students inside and outside of the classroom.
• Creating and maintaining an effective learning environment in the modalities of the courses assigned.
• Providing instruction in both traditional and non-traditional learning modes.
• Engaging in instructional preparation and providing timely feedback to students.
• Responding to student communications in a timely manner.
• Assessment of student performance; including submission of final grades in a timely fashion.
• Maintaining ethical and professional behavior.
• Being available to students by appointment.
• Attending adjunct faculty meetings.
• Assessing courses on departmental and institutional levels.
• Completing any required training.
• Performing other related duties as assigned.
• Maintaining familiarity with and adhering to College policies and procedures.

• Ability to instruct in face-to-face, hybrid, online, and dual credit courses.
• Ability to provide instruction that will achieve the specific goals and objectives associated with all assigned courses.
• Ability to create a professional and effective learning environment in the classroom and/or laboratory.
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, college personnel and administration, peers and public groups.
• Ability to treat all persons with respect, dignity and justice without discrimination based upon age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.
• Ability to exercise the highest professional and ethical standards in the use of College time and resources.
• Ability to observe the stated policies and procedures of the College.

• This position is designated as a security sensitive position and requires a satisfactory criminal history background check.
• Males between the ages of 18 through 25 must be properly registered with the Selective Service System to be eligible for employment.

Weatherford College is an Equal Opportunity institution that provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation or gender identity.