Adjunct, Physical Therapist Assistant Program (PTA)

Reporting to the campus Dean of Health Science, the adjunct faculty member is an important part of our academic community. The primary role of this position is to provide college-level instruction and academic-related activities designed to encourage, support, and enable student success. Working closely with the campus Associate Dean of Health Science and the Department Coordinator/Program Director, adjuncts are issued a part-time, temporary term-to-term assignment. - Teach courses in accordance with college and departmental policies and procedures, as well as Basic Course Information sheets. - Prepare and submit timely grade reports and other reports on student performance as may be scheduled or required. - Organize class activities and assignments, relating them to the overall learning outcomes of the course. - Provide input and work with other faculty and staff to review, produce and/or select course-related materials. **Required Skills:** - Extensive knowledge of the subject area(s) in which the individual is responsible for instruction. - Knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of effective communication and of effective instruction. - Knowledge and understanding of the characteristics and challenges of community college students. - Knowledge and understanding of principles of curriculum development. **Working Conditions/Additional Information** - This position is a part-time on-campus position located at our campus. (Remote/hybrid options are not available.) - Weekend and evening work may be required. - Position may be required to work during college closures (such as winter/spring break and inclement weather closures). - Reliable transportation is required for travel to campuses and centers. **Required Education:** - An Associate's degree or higher in Physical Therapy from a regionally accredited college or university. - Current Licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist. **Alternative Credential:** - Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting. - At least 2 years of work experience in the field as a PTA. - At least 2 years of teaching in a PTA program. Teaching experience is preferred. **Please note that Adjuncts are hired based on enrollment for the Fall and Spring semesters. Candidates will be contacted as positions become available.** **Submissions that do not include all parts of the following required information will not be considered:** - an electronic job application - current vita/resume - unofficial transcripts - Current Licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist **Important Information** - Upload unofficial transcripts when applying. If you need to request official transcripts, please have them sent directly to HR@polk.edu. Once opened or uploaded by you, they become unofficial. - If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending upon the date of your retirement. - Polk State College participates in E-Verify. Candidates must provide documentation of eligibility to work in the United States. Polk State College does not provide visa sponsorship. - To request Veteran’s Preference, please be sure to upload all necessary documents (DD-214, etc.) to your application. - Polk State College is a drug-free workplace. - Polk State College is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Reasonable accommodation is considered on a case-by-case basis. - Employment visa sponsorship is unavailable for this position. Applicants requiring employment visa sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., F-1 STEM OPT, H-1B, TN, J1, etc.) will not be considered. - Reference checks, successful completion of a background check, and third-party Education Verification for all stated degrees will be r…