Sacramento City College

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Assistant Professor

Job Posting Number: F00623P

Salary: $41,823 to $77,043 annually. Additional earnings may be available for summer, overloads, and stipends. LRCCD Salary Schedules

Additional Salary Information Entering annual salary within a given range varies, depending upon units/degrees completed at accredited colleges/universities and experience.

Closing Date: 07/29/2019

Complete job description and application available online at: https://jobs.losrios.edu/postings/11882

General Responsibilities:

The faculty member shall be responsible for the following: teaching assigned classes under the supervision of the area dean; helping students fulfill their maximum potential in mastering course content; assessing student learning outcomes; maintaining a thorough and up-to-date knowledge in their regular teaching field; continuing professional development; utilizing current technology in the performance of job duties; maintaining standards of professional conduct and ethics appropriate to the professional position; assisting with articulation and curriculum development and review; serving on college committees and participating in faculty governance, including accreditation and student co-curricular activities; assuming other responsibilities as assigned by the area dean; and fulfilling other duties and responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as outlined in the college faculty handbook.

The department maintains a focus on: 

? Preparing a diverse student population for practice as licensed Physical Therapist Assistants.

? Providing a supportive learning environment where all individuals are valued and life-long education is encouraged.

? Offering a curriculum with learning opportunities that meet current professional standards of excellence.

? Offering non-traditional scheduling of classes to enhance accessibility.

? Producing graduates who contribute to their communities as competent, safe and caring members of the health care team who will practice under the supervision of a physical therapist.

? Instructional effectiveness and ongoing self-evaluation and incorporation of current instructional methodology.

Position Salary Information:

Initial maximum salary placement is based on academic degree, upper/graduate level units earned, and/or related professional occupational experience per the Los Rios College Federation of Teachers (LRCFT) contract Article 2 (The initial maximum placement is Class V, Step 8).

Assignment Responsibilities

The instructional assignment may include, but is not limited to, teaching lecture and laboratory courses in all levels of Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) at the college in:

? Neurological, orthopedic, and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation 

? Physical therapy modalities and procedures 

? Issues in contemporary physical therapy practice

In addition, this assignment may include serving as the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE) with responsibility for coordinating the clinical education portion of the curriculum.

Participation in overall program development and evaluation.

The instructional assignment may include day, evening, online, hybrid, weekend, and/or off campus classes.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, completed by August 22, 2019 in Physical Therapy AND three years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught; OR, have an associate’s degree from an accredited institution AND five years of occupational and/or professional experience directly related to the assignment being taught; OR, hold a California Community College Instructor’s Credential in the discipline area; OR, the equivalent.*

2. Must hold a current, valid license to practice as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of California.

3. Have a minimum of three years of full time (or equivalent) post-license clinical practice.

4. A minimum of two years of clinical practice as a Center Coordinator of Clinical Education (CCCE) or Clinical Instructor (CI); OR two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development and administration in a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assisting program.

6. Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.

The Los Rios Community College District is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, political affiliation or belief, or marital status.