Instructor of Physical Therapy Assistant

General Description

The permanent responsibility of a faculty member is to provide the most effective instruction possible in his/her discipline. Supervision is received from appropriate supervisor. The faculty member works to ensure that his/her instruction is meeting the educational needs of students.

Requirements

This position requires an active, unencumbered Physical Therapist license or Physical Therapist Assistant license/certification in any United States jurisdiction and in compliance with the Texas practice act; a minimum of a mater's degree; a minimum of five (5) years, full-time, post licensure experience that includes a minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience; experience in classroom, lab, or clinical teaching; experience in administration, management, and leadership (experience derived from the clinic is acceptable); and evidence of a minimum of 60 contact hours of professional development or education comprising exclusively and comprehensively of the four content areas of: education theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.

This position is required to meet minimum requirements for teaching at the post-secondary level set by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and accrediting agencies for individual programs. A criminal background check is required.

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents:

1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a Master's degree

2) Copy of an active, unencumbered Physical Therapist license or Physical Therapist Assistant license

3) Curriculum Vitae/Resume outlining work experience

4) Evidence of a minimum of 60 contact hours of professional development or education comprising exclusively and comprehensively of the four content areas of: education theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment

All documents must be attached to one online application to be considered. Please re-open your application form to verify all documents are properly attached.

Summary of Wharton County Junior College (WCJC) Full Time Benefits:

At No Cost to the Employee

Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)

Life Insurance of $5,000 (after 90 day waiting period)

Long Term Disability Coverage

Optional Coverage at Employee's Cost

Dependent Health Insurance (after 90 day waiting period)

Dental Insurance

Optional Life Insurance

Dependent Life Insurance

Voluntary Accidental Death Insurance

Long & Short Term Disability Insurance

Optional Premium Conversions

Dependant (Day) Care Reimbursement

Health Care Reimbursement

Retirement Options

Teachers' Retirement System Fund (TRS) (after 90 day waiting period)

403b Optional Retirement Programs (ORP) (after 90 day waiting period)

Tax- deferred Annuities

Participation in Social Security is mandatory.

Additional Benefits

Free WCJC Tuition

Free WCJC tuition for employees and dependents (does not include Continuing Education classes)

Personal Days

Two personal days per year

Holidays

25 paid holidays per year for twelve month full time employees

Sick Days

1.5 sick days per month - maximum number accrued is 60 days

Nine month employees may accrue 13.50 days per year

Twelve month employees may accrue 18.50 days per year

Vacation Days

Twelve month employees who work 40 hours per week for 12 months - 12 vacation days per year

COBRA Benefits

COBRA benefits available upon separation from WCJC

Please note: All benefits will be discussed in depth with each new WCJC employee during New Employee Orientation. Questions regarding benefits should be directed to the WCJC Payroll and Benefits Office at ... extension 6376.

01

Do you have an active, unencumbered Physical Therapist license or Physical Therapist Assistant license/certification in any United States jurisdiction and in compliance with the Texas practice act?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a minimum of a Master's degree?

• Yes
• No

03

Did you attach your transcript showing your college degree(s) was conferred? The date your degree is conferred must be listed on the transcript. If your degree was received from a college in a foreign country, a Credential Evaluation from a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) must be attached to your online application. Members of NACES can be found on their website at .

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years, full-time, post licensure experience that includes a minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience in classroom, lab, or clinical teaching; experience in administration, management, and leadership (experience derived from the clinic is acceptable); and evidence of a minimum of 60 contact hours of professional development or education comprising exclusively and comprehensively of the four contact areas of: education theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment?

• Yes
• No

06

Work experience is required for me to meet the minimum qualifications for this position. I understand that if I do not include my work experience in my WCJC online application, I will not be deemed qualified for this position.

• Yes
• No

07

WCJC has multiple campus locations. I understand my teaching location and hours are subject to change at any time during my employment with WCJC to meet department/division needs to ensure student success at the College.

• Yes
• No

08

Do you have the ability to travel independently to and from multiple work sites during day and evening hours and the ability to communicate effectively in a teaching environment with both groups and individuals?

• Yes
• No

09

To be considered for this position, all qualified applicants must attach to their online application the following documents: 1) Copy of college transcript(s) showing completion of a Master's degree, 2) Copy of an active, unencumbered Physical Therapist license or Physical Therapist Assistant license, 3) Curriculum Vitae/Resume outlining work experience, 4) Evidence of a minimum of 60 contact hours of professional development or education comprising exclusively and comprehensively of the four content areas of: education theory and methodology, instructional design, student evaluation, and outcome assessment. Did you attach these items? Please note that your application will not be accepted without attaching these items.

• Yes
• No

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Employer Wharton County Junior College

Address 911 Boling Highway, A-206

Wharton, Texas, 77488

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