Physical Therapist Assistant (Adjunct)

Physical Therapist Assistant (Adjunct)

JOB CLASSIFICATION

Pay grade level : N / A

Compensation : $1,020.32 per credit hour

Employee category : Adjunct

Department : Physical Therapist Assistant

Reports to : PTA Program Coordinator

FLSA status : Exempt

Job Code : AA004Adjunct

Positions Supervised : None

Location : Primarily Technical Education Center (TEC), however, assignments may include any KCKCC location or sites as designated by the appropriate administrator.

SUMMARY

Serve as an adjunct instructor for classes offered in the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program.

This is a POOL position. Application materials for this adjunct position are accepted on an on-going basis due to increasing demand for courses in this subject area.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

• Prepare course syllabi addressing targeted student abilities, specific competencies, textbook requirements, grading / assessment methodology, course scheduling, and / or other items as required.
• Provide regular, timely reports to students of academic performance, including current grades in course(s) taught.
• Convene the assigned class in accordance with college policy.
• Use instructional methods that emphasize application, cooperation, and collaboration, engaging students actively in their studies and encouraging them to develop higher-order thinking skills as independent learners.
• Organize and explain content using methods that are appropriate for students with varying abilities, levels of preparation, and cultural backgrounds.
• Assign and provide feedback for out-of-class work; monitor student progress.
• Perform student and course assessment according to college requirements.
• Comply with standards, policies, and procedures of KCKCC, the Kansas Board of Health Arts, and the Commission on Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
• Utilizes student-centered and active learning teaching strategies.
• Demonstrate commitment to the program, division, and total institution by timely attendance and submission of required grade, attendance, or other miscellaneous reports to the administration.
• Other duties as assigned to advance the program and institutional missions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, talk, hear, walk, sit, and occasionally push or lift items. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK SCHEDULE

PTA classes are scheduled primarily during the week between 9 : 00 AM and 2 : 00 PM (CT). However, adjuncts must be able to work a variable schedule / hour to meet operational needs. May require evening and weekend hours. Your appointment is contingent on sufficient enrollments, or on program and scheduling changes.

TO APPLY

Visit www.kckcc.edu and click on CAREERS for a list of available positions.

KCKCC is an Equal Opportunity Employer