"Tenure-Track Faculty: Physical Therapist Assistant"

Tenure-Track Faculty: Physical Therapist Assistant

We invite applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment within the Health Sciences division anticipated to begin January 2026.

The hired individual may be expected to teach a variety of courses in the discipline as assigned.

Opportunities and responsibilities of the position include:

• Availability to teach in both the classroom and laboratory settings, as well as potential for instructing in other disciplines
• Participation in curriculum assessment and development to maintain currency of content and alignment with best practices
• Engagement in department-level projects and teams related to program review and strategic planning
• Involvement in department and College-wide committees and initiatives
• Optional additional assignment as the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE)

Requirements

• Degree earned to practice Physical Therapy
• Current Illinois Physical Therapist license
• Documented 3 years of full-time post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy
• Ability to work inclusively with diverse populations of students, employees, and community members

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a clinical instructor
• Minimum 2 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development in a PT or PTA program
• Ability to teach courses within Health or other Health Sciences disciplines

The following documents are required to be uploaded at the time of application:

• Cover letter
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy with description of teaching and assessment practices
• Transcript copies
• Copy of professional license(s)

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN NORMAL, IL AND REQUIRES ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON PRESENCE.

Anticipated starting salary range for this 9-month position is $47,877 - $64,389, not inclusive of any applicable overload pay or summer session assignments.

Applications received by October 1, 2025 will receive priority consideration, with review of applications continuing as needed.

For full description and to apply, please go to https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/heartland/jobs/5079088/tenure-track-faculty-physical-therapist-assistant