Laboratory Instructors: Physical Therapy Assistant Program - Part-time

Posting Summary Working Title:
Laboratory Instructors: Physical Therapy Assistant Program - Part-time

Role Title:
Trainer Instructor III

Role Code:
29113-SW

FLSA:
Nonexempt

Pay Band:
05

Position Number:
286W0625

Agency:
Virginia Western Community College

Division:
Virginia Western Community College (Div)

Work Location:
Roanoke (City) - 770

Hiring Range:
Minimum of $26.16/hr., pay commensurate with qualifications

Emergency/Essential Personnel:
No

EEO Category:
N-No EEO-4 Reporting

Full Time or Part Time:
Part Time

Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-:

Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?:

Work Schedule:
TBD

Sensitive Position:
No

Job Description: Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board.

Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses.

The purpose of this position is to provide instruction and supervision in a laboratory setting to students enrolled in the Physical Therapist Assistant Program in the School of Health Professions at Virginia Western Community College. In addition, lab instructors may be asked to assist with mentorship, orientation, and/or remediation.

Applications will be received and considered on a continuous basis. Review of applications will begin when a need arises and will continue until needed positions are filled.

Special Assignments:

May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.

KSA's/Required Qualifications:
AAS in specific healthcare discipline. Current Virginia license in specific discipline. Up to date continuing educational compliance. Two years of clinical experience in the professional discipline. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work with students of varying abilities from diverse backgrounds. On time attendance to each lab session and communication to program head if an emergency arises that will limit attendance. On time submission of all required documentation. Ability to plan and organize assigned laboratory teaching activities for program placed students according to student level. Ability to communicate effectively with all members of the program faculty. Ability to facilitate student learning experiences to ensure mastery of stated objectives. Ability to evaluate student learning as described in program assessments. Ability to effectively orient students to laboratory setting while ensuring student safety. Ability to adhere to all regulatory requirements for student supervision. Ability to function in the role as a registered health professional and health professional educator. Ability to model positive culture of a healthcare professional. Ability to work with a wide variety of learners and adapt instruction and communication patterns to meet the needs of diverse learners. Ability to meet the physical demands of laboratory teaching schedule. Proficiency with all fundamental program-specific skills and equipment, including but not limited to skills represented on student skills list. Ability to maintain confidentiality of student and program information.

Additional Considerations:
Bachelors degree. Prior teaching experience, preferable in a college setting

Experience using classroom technology

Operation of a State Vehicle:
No

Supervises Employees:
No

Required Travel:
No

Posting Detail Information Posting Number:
WGE_2448P

Recruitment Type:
General Public - G

Number of Vacancies:
3

Position End Date (if temporary):

Job Open Date:
03/20/2025

Job Close Date:
02/01/2026

Open Until Filled:

Agency Website:
www.virginiawestern.edu

Contact Name:

Email:

Phone Number:

Special Instructions to Applicants:
In support of the Commonwealths commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealths Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services ( DARS ), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired ( DBVI ). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link: or call DARS at ..., or DBVI at ...

Additional Information:

Background Check Statement Disclaimer:

The selected candidates offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealths Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link:

EEO Statement:
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.

ADA Statement:
The Virginia Community College System ( VCCS ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts ( ADA and ADAAA ), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.

E-Verify Statement:

VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

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