Part Time Faculty, Physical Therapy

South University West Palm Beach, FL, 9801 Belvedere Road, West Palm Beach, Florida, United States of America

Posted Friday, May 29, 2026 | Expires Saturday, June 20, 2026

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The instructor facilitates meaningful learning of the course competencies in the curriculum and proactively supports all facets of the learning environment. S/He provides education through learning-centered instruction that will enable graduates to fulfill the evolving needs of the marketplace. S/He encourages a culture of learning that values mutual responsibility and respect, life‑long learning and ethics as well as personal and professional development.

Incumbent must assure that the South University philosophy: quality services to clients; development, growth, involvement, and recognition of employees; sound economic principles; and environment which is conducive to innovation, positive thinking and expansion - is considered in carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.

• Provides competency-based education which aligns with the South University model of curricula as well as supports the South University style of system delivery.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates physical therapist assistant (PTA) curriculum in collaboration with other PTA faculty on‑campus and across campuses.
• Enables the achievement of pre‑described exit competencies for student achievement and evaluation of learning by providing instruction which fosters competencies and establishes student performance criteria and evaluation.
• Participates in the governance and short‑ and long‑term planning of the program and the university.
• Delivers learning‑centered instruction by establishing a classroom environment conducive to learning and student involvement as well as effectively planning and preparing for classes and student success.
• Promotes student success by showing flexibility in style and work schedule as well as exhibiting a passion for teaching and students and engaging students in the learning process.
• Manages the learning environment through keeping accurate records, submitting grades and other reports on time, and enforcing school/campus academic and attendance policies.
• Contributes to a learning culture by participating on curriculum and system task forces, supporting local campus events such as orientation and graduation, and participating in various other workshops and meetings.
• Relates professional/life/industry experience to learning by the continuation of professional/technical skills development, the introduction of industry perspective into courses, and the active awareness of professional/industry trends and opportunities.
• Fulfills other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director.
• Participates in annual faculty development as required by the university and to maintain state licensure as a physical therapist or physical therapist assistant.

• Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) from a regionally accredited university (preferred). Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited university (required).
• Minimum of three (3) years of full‑time (or equivalent) post‑licensure clinical…