Annual Adjunct Instructor, Physical Therapy Assistant, UC Clermont College

Classes may be day or evening. Rank and compensation are based on experience and academic credentials. Adjunct appointments are renewed based on departmental need and teaching performance.

Job Overview

On a part-time limited basis, the Adjunct Faculty member’s primary academic functions include teaching, discovering, creating, and reporting knowledge to a variety of students.

Essential Functions

• Teaching 18-21 contact hours within the three (3) semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer), including lectures and labs.
• Providing weekly opportunity for open lab and/or review sessions
• Participate in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) weekly faculty meetings
• Current licensure, and licensure eligible in Ohio, as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant
• Work with core faculty to establish academic regulations and to design, implement and evaluate the curriculum
• Maintain contemporary expertise that represents knowledge and skill reflective of current practice
• Demonstrates effectiveness in teaching and student evaluation

Minimum Requirements

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) with a Bachelor's degree or higher in a health care related field or a Bachelor's degree or higher in Physical Therapy. Educational credentials must be from accredited institutions
• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant.
• A minimum of three (3) years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice.
• Previous clinical or teaching experience with at least two years of experience as a clinical instructor.
• Evidence of contemporary practice and continued professional development.

The candidate must demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high academic standards and supporting student success.

Selected candidates should expect to focus on teaching Physical Therapist Assistant courses, but could be asked to teach other courses included in the Science and Health Department.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Has advanced certification in neurologic physical therapy through the American Physical Therapy Association for example, NCS, advanced proficiency pathway, stroke rehab, etc.
• Clinical expertise is in rehabilitation of patients with neurological diagnoses
• Have taught at a college level for PT or PTA Program
• Familiarity with use of computer-based instruction, distance learning, learning technologies, and competency-based instruction

Compensation and Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include:

Pay Rate Information:

Tuition Remission
As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.

Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).

Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time – pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).

Additional Benefits Include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities
• University employee discount program

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