Adjunct Faculty

Description
Adjunct Faculty - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) ProgramSalary: $5,000 - $6,000 per 5 creditsDepartment: HealthcareReports to: Dean of Nursing and Allied HealthProposed starting date: Summer 2025

The PTA Program adjunct faculty provides instruction in didactic, laboratory, and/or clinical settings, ensuring that content is current, evidence-based, and aligned with program and CAPTE accreditation standards. The adjunct faculty collaborates with the Program Director, full-time faculty, clinical partners, and the Division Dean to support student learning, skill development, and professional growth.

Olympic College seeks faculty who are dedicated to student-centered learning and to fostering an equitable and inclusive educational environment. A member of the Achieving the Dream Network, the College is committed to advancing excellence by leading with racial equity, in order to maximize student potential across all populations, including racial, ethnic, socioeconomic, sexual identity, gender identity, and differing ability. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a track record of employing culturally-responsive pedagogy, utilizing disaggregated data to guide instruction, and teaching and mentoring minoritized student populations. Olympic College enrolls a racially and socioeconomically diverse student body of approximately 10,500 students annually. Among them, 4% are African American, 5% Latinx, 1% are Native American/Alaska Native, 1% are Pacific Islander, 7 % are Asian, 62% are White, and 15% are multiracial. A comprehensive community college, we offer instruction in Basic Studies to include awarding a high school diploma, GED preparation, and English to Speakers of Other Languages; academic transfer and workforce education degrees and certificates; four applied baccalaureate degrees, and community education in our two-county region.Essential Functions

• Deliver engaging and effective instruction in assigned PTA courses, including lectures, labs, and clinical education.
• Evaluate and assess student performance through exams, practical assessments, clinical evaluations, and assignments.
• Provide timely, constructive feedback to students on their progress, skills, and professionalism.
• Incorporate contemporary physical therapy practices and current educational technologies into instruction.
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress in accordance with program and college policies.
• Foster an inclusive, student-centered learning environment that supports diverse learners.
• Collaborate with program faculty and staff to maintain program integrity, quality, and compliance with CAPTE (Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education) standards.
• Support students during clinical rotations, including liaison communication with clinical instructors as needed.
• Participate in faculty meetings, training, and professional development activities as appropriate.
• Comply with college policies, FERPA regulations, and program-specific guidelines.
• Identify individual learning needs of students and make appropriate adjustments in learning environments and activities;
• Punctual communication with students, faculty, staff and program and division administrators;
• Provide quality teaching including related preparation and grading;
• Provide class syllabi to students enrolled in classes and to the division office as requested;
• Teach assigned courses in appropriate disciplines in accordance with College catalog, schedule of classes, course outlines, course syllabi, and any departmental guidelines; and
• Maintain accurate records of students and complete forms as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Has an unencumbered WA state license as a Physical Therapist (PT) or an unencumbered certification/license as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) from an accredited program;

Has a minimum of a master's degree as a PT or PTA with a Bachelor's degree.

Has a minimum of five years (or equivalent), full-time, post licensure experience that includes a minimum of three years (or equivalent) of full-time clinical experience within the United States jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualification

One year teaching or didactive experience.

Have experience with accreditation standards (CAPTE).

Experience with curriculum development and Canvas LMS.

Experience working in a community college.

Additional Information
Please note that we are unable to sponsor visas for this position. Only candidates who are currently authorized to work in the United States will be considered.

Faculty members must submit official, unopened transcripts to the Human Resources department within 30 days of their employment.

This is an adjunct faculty position contracted on a quarterly basis. Placement on the faculty salary schedule will be commensurate with educational background and experience. The salary listed is a range based on per quarter. A collective bargaining agreement exists, and this position is covered by the Association for Higher Education (AHE). Flexibility is required to meet the needs of the department. Evening and/or weekend classes, instruction at satellite Olympic College campuses, and off-campus assignments including travel to clinical sites may be a part of the instructional load.

Adjunct positions at the college are open continuously and reviewed on a quarter-by-quarter basis. Individuals who apply to the applicant pool are considered active for a period of 12 months from the application date and may be contacted when vacancies occur. Applying does not guarantee that a position will be available or offered.

Adjuncts are not eligible for benefits upon their initial hire, Adjunct faculty must work 50 percent of a full-time load for two consecutive quarters to become eligible. Additional hours earned at other SBCTC colleges may count towards this requirement. The list of benefits that may be available after is as follows.

Deferred Compensation Program (DRS) retirement savings plan; TIAA supplemental retirement savings plan, sick leave, Aflac, space available tuition waiver, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), fitness center, reduced rate and priority consideration on-site childcare on a space available.

For more information regarding benefits, please visit our website here.

Conditions of Employment

Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position. In addition to the background check, candidates will be required to complete the Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Form as required WB HB 2327.Olympic College seeks candidates for employment who share our commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive learning environment (read our Equity Statement ). All applicants are required to submit a statement of 500 words or less, describing the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in the higher education environment and their prior, current, and/or potential contribution(s) to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as an employee.How To Apply

To be considered for this position a candidate must apply online through the Olympic College website and submit the following required materials:

Olympic College Online ApplicationResumeCover Letter - in your cover letter describe how your experience sets you apart for this position.Unofficial college transcripts. Official transcripts and copies of mandated certifications will be required of the successful candidate.EEO Statement

Olympic College provides equal opportunity in education and employment and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, creed, religion, or status as a veteran of war. Olympic College provides reasonable accommodations for qualified students, employees, and applicants with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and Federal Rehabilitation Act. The following people have been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination and accommodation policies: . This recruitment announcement does not reflect the entire job description and can be changed or modified without notice.