Physical Therapist Assistant Adjunct Faculty- Spring 2025 - Union County College : Job Details

Position Title Physical Therapist Assistant Adjunct Faculty- Spring 2025 Campus Cranford, Elizabeth and Plainfield Department Physical Therapist Assistant Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Adjunct Exempt or Non-Exempt Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description

Faculty member's responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned.

Faculty members must possess a willingness to teach face to face classes in the Fall, Spring, and other sessions.

Faculty member must possess a willingness to be certified to teach online.

Characteristics, Duties, and Responsibilities

* Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.

* Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.

* Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.

* Meets all scheduled class meetings.

* Advises Department Chairperson/Program Director of absences in a timely manner.

* Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Department Chairperson/Program Director and/or Student Records Office.

* Submits grades per published deadline.

* Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.

* Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.

* Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.

* Adheres to College policies and procedures.

Education Requirements

* Master's Degree required.

* Some teaching experience is required.

* Official college transcripts must be submitted prior to interview.

* Master's Degree in Physical Therapy or higher is required.

* Current N.J. Physical Therapy license

Experience

* Teaching experience at the community college level preferred.

Competencies and Skills Required

* Certification or license as needed and appropriate.

* Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.

* Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.

* Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum.

* Knowledge of competency-based education.

* Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.

* Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.

* Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes.

* Commitment to continual professional growth and development.

* Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

* This position's duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

* Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

* No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

* Some travel required.

Salary per contract Additional Information

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

Terms of Employment

Part-time. Flexible schedule to meet department needs. Some evening, weekends, and extended hours will be required. Ability and willingness to travel on short notice to all on and off- campus sites as needed by the college. Employee must establish primary residency in New Jersey within one year of appointment unless an exemption applies.

Posting Detail Information

Open Date 10/22/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes