Adjunct Faculty, Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job Description:

Springfield Technical Community College seeks applicants for the position of Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Adjunct Faculty. Working with and under the guidance of the PTA Program Coordinator and the supervision of the Dean of the School of Health and Patient Simulation, this adjunct faculty is responsible for planning and delivering instruction to a diverse population of students, assessing academic performance and supporting student success. In line with Accreditation Standards set forth by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE), the candidate must be competent to deliver a broad scope of physical therapy practice and have documented expertise in their area(s) of teaching responsibility and knowledge of a variety of content delivery methods including distance learning.


The adjunct faculty will be responsible for collaborating with PTA as well as other health faculty to create intra-disciplinary and inter-disciplinary teaching and learning opportunities. The PTA adjunct faculty must be licensed in physical therapy (either as a PT or PTA) and possess and maintain a current license to practice in Massachusetts.

SAMPLE OF DUTIES: Under the guidance of the PTA Program Coordinator and the supervision of the Dean of SHPS, the PTA adjunct faculty will demonstrate excellence in the following areas:

Leadership and Management:

• Collaborates with the Program Coordinator to meet the goals of the PTA program.
• Submits promptly, and in proper form, all reports and requests as set forth by the Program Coordinator, Dean of SHPS and the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
• Collaborates with faculty and other college staff on initiatives to increase support for physical therapist assistant students and faculty.
• Attend meetings as required.

Teaching & Assessment:

• In conjunction with the Program Coordinator, assesses student progress toward program goals which are consistent with the College's Student Success Plan and the College's mission.
• Ensures that student learning outcomes for assigned courses are current and assessed regularly, documenting the process and submitting appropriate information to the Program Coordinator and Dean as requested.
• Teaches didactic and laboratory education components of PTA courses to students from a diverse cultural and educational background. The person filling this position is student-centered and understands that student engagement in clinical education enhances knowledge of didactic content and leads to higher student success.
• Evaluates student academic performance in line with department policies and procedures.
• Provides guidance to students in their learning and educational planning.

Personnel:

• Participates in campus/off-campus events and professional development activities.
• Abide by the regulations set out in the Massachusetts Community College Council collective bargaining agreement.

Facilities:

• Ensures utilization and proper maintenance of specialized learning equipment and materials for safe education and client practice.

Fiscal:

• Forwards recommendations on instructional supply and equipment needs to the Program Coordinator.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Serves on college committees and task forces as assigned.
Performs other related duties as assigned.



Requirements:

• A minimum of an associate's degree in physical therapy from a CAPTE accredited program
• A minimum of 3 years of physical therapy practice experience that includes managerial aspects of practice and clinical education of students.
• Experience providing didactic education in a variety of settings with a variety of populations.
• Current Massachusetts physical therapy (PT or PTA) license.
• Current American Heart Association BLS CPR certification.
• Currently employed as a PT or PTA in any setting demonstrating contemporary practice.

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT:


Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as stated above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.



Additional Information:

Salary: DCE/SCE rates per course
Benefits: No
Union: DCE
Grant Funded: No
Closing Date: Open Until Filled


All candidates must have legal authorization to work in the United States. Springfield Technical Community College is not sponsoring H1B Visa.

INFORMATION AWARENESS SECURITY TRAINING:

Candidates for employment should be aware that all STCC employees are required to complete Information Awareness Security Training within thirty days of their orientation date and annually thereafter.



Application Instructions:

All available positions are located at: which applicants must apply online by submitting a cover letter**, resume and three (3) professional references.


**Cover letter must demonstrate how your education and experience qualifies you for this position.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT DETAILS:

STCC conducts a pre-employment screening. Initial and continued employment is dependent upon meeting National Background Check, Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) and/or Sex Offender Registry Information (SORI) check and if applicable, Physical and Alcohol/Drug Testing requirements. Screening also includes verification of academic credentials, licenses, certifications, and/or verification of work history. Finalist(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment screening as a condition of employment.

POLICY STATEMENT ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & DIVERSITY:

Springfield Technical Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer and/or Title IX Coordinator, Kathryn C. Senie, Ed.D, J.D. at View phone number on click.appcast.io or via email at View email address on click.appcast.io, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.


EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:

STCC's personnel and academic decisions, programs and policies are formulated and conducted in a manner, which will ensure equal access for all people and prevent discrimination. As part of this effort, a College will ensure that employment and academic decisions, programs and policies will be based solely on the individual eligibility, merit or fitness of applicants, employees and students without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, military service, gender identity, genetic information, sexual orientation or political or union affiliation.

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