Faculty - Adjunct, Physical Therapy Assistant Nampa - Adjunct

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Advertised: May 07 2024 MST

Applications close: Jun 07 2024 MST

Reports To:

Director of Clinical Education/Program Director, PTA

Position Status:

Part-Time, Non Benefited

About Us:

College of Western Idaho (CWI) is committed to empowering students to succeed by providing affordable and accessible education to advance the local and global workforce.

Offering premier programs and degrees that make a difference, CWI remains a top choice for higher education in the Treasure Valley. Empowering the community one student at a time, CWI moves fearlessly forward paving the way to bold new futures with flexible options, exceptional tuition value, and support every step of the way.

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Position Summary:

The Adjunct Physical Therapist Assistant Faculty member of the College of Western Idaho, Idaho Consortium for Physical Therapist Assistant Education Program, is responsible for teaching students in an adjunct position. This individual participates in orientation activities related to clinical teaching, faculty team meetings, and has responsibility for assisting in determining grade (Pass/Fail) for lab course requirements based on course objectives and criteria as defined in the course syllabus. This individual works directly with the full-time faculty person responsible for the coordination of the course(s) in which they are assigned to teach.

Essential Functions:

• Participate in orientation, mentoring, and course team meetings as requested/required.

• Demonstrate effective physical therapy teaching skills, as demonstrated by student learning/success and student evaluations of faculty.

• Participate in Program activities as appropriate, especially in orientation to course tools/requirements and course team meetings.

• Apply appropriate policies and regulations within the clinical agency, Physical Therapist Assistant Program, Department, and College.

• Participate in activities promoting personal and professional educational growth as noted in the annual update of resume/vita to include continuing education and professional development activities.

• Maintain expertise for teaching physical therapist assistant students.

• Responsible to follow course grading criteria as provided by the course coordinator.

• Be a professional role model of physical therapy care for the students.

• Convey by words and actions the values expected by CWI.

• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associate Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant. Master’s Degree as a Physical Therapist preferred

• 5 years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapist.

• Current Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant /Physical Therapist.

• Currently practicing in a clinical environment.

• Teaching experience in physical therapy or PTA education preferred, but not required.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other applicable legally protected status.