Physical Therapist - Annually Contracted Faculty
- Sinclair Community College
- Dayton, Ohio
- Full Time
Job Title Physical Therapist - Annually Contracted Faculty Location Main Campus - Dayton, OH Job Number 05475 Department Physical Therapist Assistant Job Category Faculty Job Type ACF Status Regular Job Open Date 05/20/2026 Resume Review Date Ongoing Closing Date 06/21/2026 Open Until Filled No Position Summary
The Sinclair Physical Therapist Assistant Department is seeking an Annually Contracted Faculty member to join Sinclair's Health Sciences Division beginning Fall 2026. This program prepares students to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
Annually Contracted Faculty (ACF) appointments are full-time, temporary positions limited to one academic year. Appointments are not automatically awarded for subsequent years, but rather, are awarded on a year-by-year basis at the sole discretion of Sinclair Community College.
All full-time faculty salaries are determined by the Provost's Office and are commensurate with education and experience.
Please use the required CAPTE CV template and upload it in the PT/PTA CV Template Required Document space.
This position is open only to applicants who reside in Ohio, Indiana, or Kentucky, or who are able to perform work within one of these states. Sinclair Community College restricts employment to approved states due to employment, tax, and benefits compliance requirements.
Why work for Sinclair College?
The following are some of the benefits that full-time faculty with Sinclair College receive:
- Tuition waiver for employee and dependents for all Sinclair courses and programs
- Support for continued professional development and education
- STRS pension participation, with 14% employer contribution
- High quality programs and events for work-life balance
- SCC has the right to revise this position description at any time. This position description does not represent in any way a contract of employment.
Principal Accountabilities
Plan and organize instruction in ways which maximize student learning
Prepare, distribute and submit syllabi for all assigned sections in accordance with department and divisional policies
Employ appropriate teaching and learning strategies, use available instructional technology when appropriate
Modify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student's needs
Support classroom and online efforts to promote student success
Evaluate and return student work in a timely manner to promote learning
Maintain accurate records of student progress
Submit final grade rosters according to established deadlines
Maintain confidentiality of student information
Teach a minimum of 15 payload hours per semester for both fall and spring semesters
This is equivalent to a 40 hour work week
Work closely with the department chair to implement the policies of the department and college
Curriculum Design, Assessment, and Evaluation: In collaboration with colleagues, actively contribute to the continuous review and revision of the department's curriculum
Must exhibit advanced computer proficiency, alongside the capability and time-management skills required for the effective development and revision of online courses
Implement evaluations according to established standards and use assessment data to continuously improve teaching and learning
Participate in department, division and college-wide meetings
Maintain office hours and respond to student inquiries in a timely and effective manner
Committee service is not required
Other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Minimum of a bachelor's degree in physical therapy with 3 years of full time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy required
- Must possess and maintain a current PT in the state of Ohio
- APTA certified clinical instructor and/or documented recent experience as a clinical instructor for PTAs preferred
- Experience with teaching in a clinical or academic environment
- Experience as a PT department supervisor or manager preferred
- Demonstrated commitment to improving student learning through innovative strategies shown to help students succeed at the course and program level
- Effective communication skills and interpersonal skills with the capacity to work successfully in a diverse college community
- Must possess demonstrated skills in using modern educational technology, including multimedia-based instruction
A contract for employment will not be issued without receiving official transcripts for all post-secondary degrees