TBR | The College System of Tennessee

We have an opening for a 9-month tenure-track Physical Therapist Assistant Faculty position at our Chattanooga State campus! 

Our Purpose: We support and empower everyone in our community to learn without limits. 
 
Our Values: 
We cultivate an inclusive environment. 
We care about the well-being of each other. 
We instill trust through integrity and transparency. 

We encourage fearless innovation and resilience. 

We collaborate to build a better future. 

Our Mission: We are Chattanooga State, a dedicated team that delivers accessible, innovative learning opportunities that surpass expectations. Together, we enrich the lives of students, and their families; develop a talented workforce; and partner with our community to lead boldly into the future.  

POSITION SUMMARY 

 Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program director, the ideal candidate for this full-time, 9- month core faculty position will exhibit a passion for educating the future PTAs enrolled in the PTA program. Successful candidates will be innovative, collaborative, and supportive individuals who demonstrate their dedication to the physical therapy profession. The individual will display a desire to learn, or improve their classroom and lab instruction, student assessment, student advisement, as well as course and curriculum development. This position is responsible for clinic visits as assigned by the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education and coordination, organization, and oversite of the PTA lab schedules and supplies. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to professional growth and service to the community and the PT profession.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

Teaching Excellence and Program Innovation 

In this role, the faculty member is responsible for the following: 

Course and Curriculum Development:  

• Selects texts, supplemental documents, supplies, and other learning resources, including Open Educational Resources (OER); develop supplemental instructional materials; use current technology in preparation, creation, and delivery of instruction.
• Creates and revises of courses and/or curricula as needed.
• Maintains updated course syllabi that provide organized expectations for learning and      academic achievement that are clearly documented in each course syllabus and clearly communicates those expectations to students
• Collaborates and communicates with other PTA faculty to provide unified and consistent instruction in laboratory classes.

• Models professional behavior to include the best scholarly and ethical standards.
• Maintains accurate academic and professional records and reports in a timely fashion.
• Provides additional academic assistance and advisement of PTA students as need to promote success in the program.

Professional Growth:  

• Remains current within the field of assigned instruction.
• Supports the physical therapy profession and the profession’s national, state, and / or district efforts.
• Acquires, maintains, and applies knowledge of current instructional methodologies and      materials 
• Attends scheduled college, divisional, and departmental professional development and in-service activities, and participate in the annual faculty evaluation process 

• Engages in ongoing professional development and preparation related to best practices associated with pedagogy, andragogy, and all instructional teaching modalities to address anticipated student and instructional delivery needs.
• Maintains active and unrestricted PT or PTA license.

Service to Students:  

• Creates an academic environment that is open and encouraging to all students and espect

       the rights of students and access to educational opportunities 

• Assists in recruitment, selection, orientation, and evaluation of potential students 
• Supports student activities including the PTA club serving as the faculty liaison.

Service to the College and Community:  

• Participates in accreditation processes.
  • Supports and participates in college/division/program committees, organizations, and/or task force groups
• Develops and maintains cooperative relationships with colleagues 
  • Strengthens relationships between the college and the community through community outreach activities 
• Attends required college, division, and department meetings

Holistic Student Support 

• Is familiar with holistic support for students outside the classroom. These supports include Admissions and Records, Enrollment Service Center, Career Services, Student Support Center, Tutoring Services, Student Conduct, Student Life, Student Health Clinic, Tiger Cupboard, Helping Hands Fund, Campus Police, and the Center for Access and Disability Services 
• Ensures these services are accessible and responsive to diverse student needs.
• Promote, support, and participate in student recruitment and retention efforts 

Fiscal Stewardship 

• Supports the responsible fiscal stewardship of the funds allocated to the Nursing and Allied Health Division 
• Adheres to all Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR)  policies relative to financial governance.

Performs other job-related duties as assigned. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

• PT or PTA with a minimum of 3 years of full-time, post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy
• Unrestricted PT of PTA license in any United States Jurisdiction and are compliant with the Tennessee state practice act.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physical Therapist Assistant
• Current employment in the field of physical therapy as a clinician
• Prior classroom teaching experience
• Experience as a clinical instructor 

Projected Salary Range: 

Instructor: $40,502 - $49,610 

Assistant Professor: $45,040 - $56,300   

Closing Date: 2 weeks from posting  (Must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. EDT)  

*Pay will be determined based on experience and education in accordance with the salary guidelines of the Tennessee Board of Regents. To ensure consideration, all relevant work experience must be included in the application.*

 **All applicant submissions must include a cover letter, CV/Resume, and unofficial transcripts**

Open Until Filled: No