Physical Therapy Instructor Jobs

Classification Title: Teaching Faculty
Department: Kinesiology & Athletics
Rank: Instructor
Tenure Information: Tenure Track
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BASIC FUNCTION:Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the community college district.
WORKING CONDITIONS: Classroom and online environment and faculty office environment. Classes may be held at all campus locations, Palm Desert, Indio, Mecca-Thermal, Palm Springs, and/or Desert Hot Springs. Classes may be scheduled during the day, evening, or weekend and may include online synchronous and asynchronous teaching and learning.
GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Under administrative leadership, it is the responsibility of the instructor to participate in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of educational programs, courses, and other experiences that will directly result in the educational growth of the students and support advancement of the vision, mission, and values of the community college district.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

• Click here to read President's Message.
• For more information about College of the Desert, click here.
• Faculty Bargaining Unit Position

Essential Duties:
SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Classroom responsibilitiesB. Evaluation of StudentsC. CurriculumD. Student AdvisingE. Professional DevelopmentF. Additional Responsibilities
Knowledge Of:
Ability To:
Minimum Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Any bachelors degree and two years of professional experience, or any associate degree and six years of professional experience in the discipline.
• Sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE) requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of full time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience
• Must be Licensed Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant
• Minimum 2 year of clinical practice experience must include experience as a CCCE or CI in physical therapy or two years of experience in teaching, curriculum development and administration in a PT or PTA program.

EQUIVALENCY REQUESTS & FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS:

• Equivalency Information is available by clicking here.
• If you do not clearly meet the minimum qualifications as they are defined, you MUST submit an Equivalency Request form along with your application materials.
• Foreign Equivalency information is available by clicking here.
• Degrees earned outside of the U.S. require that a Foreign Equivalency Evaluation be uploaded IN ADDITION TO the foreign transcripts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5 years of full time (or equivalent) post-licensure experience that include 3 years (or equivalent) of full time clinical experience
• Minimum of a masters degree
• Experience in administration/management
• Experience/continuing education in Inpatient Care(Hospitals/SNF/Home Health)
• American Physical Therapist Association Credentialed Clinical Instructor
• Didactic and/or clinical experience
• Experience in educational theory and methodology, instructional design, student design, student evaluation and outcome assessment, including the equivalent of nine credits of coursework in educational foundations.

Salary Range/Rate: Commensurate on experience/education, Monthly - $7,071.739 - $9,865.857
Salary Detail Information: Salary Placement is according to the College of the Desert Faculty Association (CODFA) Contract, Appendix B

• CODFA Contract Information is available by clicking here.
• Salary Schedule is available by clicking here.

Posting Number: 23-036-F
Open Date: 05/12/2023
Close Date: 6/4/2023
Open Until Filled: Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Special Instructions Summary
Apply by: For first consideration, please submit your application by Sunday, June 4, 2023. The posting may remain open past the listed closing date; however, applications received before the closing date will receive first review.
REQUIRED ATTACHMENTS:
Applications missing any of the required documents listed will not be considered. The following documents are required at the time of application:

• Cover Letter: Please address how you meet the minimum requirements for this position and any special qualifications you possess.
• Resume: Must include length of employment (month/year start & end dates) for each employer.
• Unofficial Transcripts: Must be from an accredited institution, show name of institution, degree awarded, discipline, and date awarded. Diplomas will not be accepted in lieu of the required transcripts.
• Online Application: Please fill out your online application completely with all requested details.

IN YOUR APPLICATION:

• The List of Professional References should include at least two current or previous supervisors, two faculty members, and two other references not related to the applicant (including classified support staff). Please include names, e-mail addresses and current telephone numbers for each professional reference. Applicants from sectors other than higher education should submit comparable references. Letters of reference will not be accepted in lieu of the required List of Professional References.

START: Fall 2023.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:

• Faculty Bargaining Unit Position
• For more information about College of the Desert, click here.
• Click here to read Presidents Message.

EQUIVALENCY REQUESTS & FOREIGN EQUIVALENCY EVALUATIONS:

• Foreign Equivalency information is available by clicking here.
• Equivalency Information is available by clicking here.
• Degrees earned outside of the U.S. require that a Foreign Equivalency Evaluation be uploaded IN ADDITION TO the foreign transcripts.
• If you do not clearly meet the minimum qualifications as they are defined, you MUST submit an Equivalency Request form along with your application materials.

To apply, visit: https://cod.peopleadmin.com/postings/6806jeid-002ac6398d0e934d97b13ff439465437