PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Adjunct- FALL 2025
- Union County College
- Plainfield, New Jersey
- Full Time
Position Title PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Adjunct- FALL 2025 Campus Plainfield Campus Department Physical Therapist Assistant Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct Adjunct Exempt or Non-Exempt Regular,Temporary, or Grant Regular General Description
Faculty member's responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned for Physical Therapy Assistant program.
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 Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.
- Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/ Assistant Dean 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 in physical therapy required.
NJ License in the discipline required.
Must meet State and/or National guidelines for program implementation in the discipline.
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.
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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows the college to close on Fridays. Other additional benefits include gym privileges, tuition remission for credit and non-credit courses at UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ, and tuition reimbursement for an approved degree program at an accredited college or university.
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 07/23/2025 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes