Faculty, Program Director Physical Therapy Assistant (201-Day)
- Employer
- Kirkwood Community College
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA
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- Education, Educational Administration & Leadership, Health & Medical, Allied Health
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- Institutional & Business Affairs, Program Administration
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Community College
Job Details
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: The PTA Program Director/ Instructor is responsible for fostering student learning through effectively teaching coursework in the Physical Therapist Assistant program. A course load of 15 credit hours per semester is required, with release time granted for program administration. Teaching schedule will be assigned by the dean and may involve teaching at various Kirkwood locations in a variety of delivery formats including online, virtual, and face to face. Instructors may be asked to teach evenings and weekends. In addition to teaching responsibilities, the instructor will be expected to contribute professional expertise through non-teaching activities to the department, program, and college. The instructor will be responsible for meeting the goals and objectives of an individual Professional Preparation Plan as outlined by the College's Quality Faculty Plan. UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
The PTA Program Director candidate must have a license to practice as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant to be considered for this position. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS: Preferred qualifications include clinical experience in a variety of treatment settings including acute care, experience in teaching physical therapy content and management experience. EEO STATEMENT: Kirkwood Community College shall not engage in nor allow unlawful discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment. This includes all employment practices, hiring practices, and unwelcome harassment of applicants or employees based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information or actual or potential parental, family, marital status or veteran status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with the policy, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources at Kirkwood Community College, 313 Kirkwood Hall, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd., SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404, Telephone: 319-398-5572, Email: equity@Kirkwood.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Citigroup Center, 500 W. Madison St., Suite 1475, Chicago, IL 60661-7204, Telephone: 312-730-1560, Fax: 312-730-1576, Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
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Working at Kirkwood Community College
Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids is a globally recognized leader in higher education where learner success has always been a focal point. For more than 50 years, Kirkwood faculty and staff have cultivated a welcoming and motivating environment that meets students where they are, and helps them get exactly where they want to be. With one of the lowest tuition in the state, more than 130 programs to choose from, flexible class offerings, and convenient locations across seven counties in Eastern Iowa, Kirkwood makes higher education more accessible for people in all walks of life. Through affordable, innovative educational training and many impactful community partnerships, Kirkwood hopes to continue strengthening the regional workforce for years to come.
As one of Cedar Rapids' top employers, Kirkwood strives to reward employees with a generous benefits package and perks, including:
- Professional development opportunities
- Free use of the Kirkwood Recreation Center
- On campus retail discounts at places like our bookstore, Eagle Tech, cafeteria and hotel (yes, we have a hotel too!)
- Free admission to performing arts and athletic events
- Computer and software purchasing program through Eagle Tech, our Apple-authorized campus store
- Employee tuition discounts and half-price tuition for family members
- Generous leave policies that provide a work-life balance
- Choice of retirement programs and unheard-of employer contribution
- Competitive Total Rewards packages
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