Tenure-Track Faculty Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program

Normal, IL - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 48356 - 65034

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Join a mission-driven community college committed to student success hands-on learning and strengthening the future of healthcare! We invite passionate and collaborative Physical Therapy professionals to apply for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in our Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. This is a 9-month position anticipated to begin August 2026. Heartlands PTA program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).

As a faculty member you will play a key role in preparing the next generation of Physical Therapist Assistants through engaging instruction supportive mentorship and participation in program development. There is an optional additional assignment as the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE).

Faculty in the PTA Program have a dynamic role with opportunities to teach innovate and lead. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Teaching & Instruction: Deliver engaging learning experiences in classroom and lab settings with the possibility of contributing to other Health Sciences disciplines
Curriculum Development: Participate in curriculum design assessment and refinement to ensure alignment with best practices and evolving professional standards
Program & Department Engagement: Contribute to department projects program review accreditation processes and strategic planning initiatives
College Service: Serve on department and College-wide committees that advance student success and institutional goals

Requirements

Earned degree to practice Physical Therapy
Current Illinois Physical Therapist license
Minimumof 3 years of documented full-time post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy
Ability to work effectively and inclusively with diverse students colleagues and community partners

Desired Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years of experience as a clinical instructor
Minimum of2 years of teaching and/or curriculum development experience in a PT or PTA program
Ability to teach additional courses within other Health Sciences disciplines

Please upload the following documents at the time of application:

Cover letter
Résumé or CV
Statement of teaching philosophy with description of teaching and assessment practices
Copies of transcripts
Copy of professional license(s)

Contact Kelly Pyle Dean of Health Sciences with questions at or .

Anticipated starting salary range for this 9-month position is $48356 - $65034 plus any applicable pay for overload and/or summer assignments.

Review of applications will be ongoing as needed.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN NORMAL IL AND REQUIRES ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON PRESENCE.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation protection and enhancement of an equitable diverse and inclusive campus community.

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DescriptionJoin a mission-driven community college committed to student success hands-on learning and strengthening the future of healthcare! We invite passionate and collaborative Physical Therapy professionals to apply for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in our Physical Therapist Assista...