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About the Role

The Physical Therapist Assistant Faculty supports learning across various modalities including campus, distance learning, simulation, and clinical experiences. This role requires contemporary expertise in neurological diseases and conditions for patients of all ages. The faculty member is responsible for preparing and delivering engaging, innovative coursework that reflects a commitment to student success and fosters an environment of belonging. This position begins in January 2027.

Responsibilities

Prepare and teach courses in the Physical Therapist Assistant field to a multicultural student population, adhering to department-approved learning outcomes and utilizing diverse instructional strategies.
Actively participate in departmental responsibilities and governance, including curriculum review, program review, and assessment of student learning outcomes.
Evaluate student progress and provide timely, clear feedback aligned with program learning outcomes and departmental expectations.
Serve as a mentor to students within the Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Provide teaching and mentoring services without discrimination based on protected categories.
Engage in professional development activities to remain current in the field.
Support division and department goals through active and collegial engagement in decision-making and planning.
Serve on collegewide and departmental committees, councils, work groups, and task forces.
Perform other related tasks as assigned by department leadership.
Travel to community partners and clinical sites as needed.

Requirements

Demonstrated proficiency with computer applications, online resources, and classroom technologies.
Demonstrated proficiency with an online learning management system (e.g., Blackboard) for course development and administrative duties.
Appropriate use of the college's learning management system.
Meet deadlines for attendance certification and submission of final course grades.
Participate in graduation, general assembly, and other official college functions.
Maintain regular office hours to assist students and enhance retention and success.
Attend and participate in collegewide, campus, department, or other activities and meetings.
Recognize and reflect standards of civility and collegiality in all interactions.
Comply with published college policies and procedures and meet professional standards for teaching in a community college.
Employees are required to maintain a domicile in the State of Texas while employed by the college.
Employees are required to report violations under Title IX and, under the Jeanne Clery Campus Safety Act (Clery Act), select individuals are required to report crimes.
Upload unofficial/copy of transcripts, updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V.) or Résumé, and a cover letter explaining interest in the position.
Request official electronic transcripts to be sent directly from the institution to hrtranscripts@austincc.edu.
Work is routinely performed in a classroom or laboratory setting.
Subject to standing, walking, sitting, lifting, and reaching for extended periods of time.
Work safely and follow safety rules. Report unsafe working conditions and behavior. Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.

Skills

Contemporary expertise in neurological diseases and conditions for patients of all ages.
Engaging, innovative, and discipline-appropriate instructional strategies.
Mentoring students.
Effective communication with students from diverse backgrounds.
Strong interpersonal skills.
Effective verbal and written communication.
Strong listening skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Attention to detail.
Ability to maintain an established schedule, including evenings and weekends.
Ability to work at multiple campus locations that may vary by semester.
Commitment to maintaining confidentiality of student information.
Understanding of teaching in a community college environment serving underprepared and underserved students.
Ethics, integrity, and sound professional judgment.
Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with diverse students, colleagues, and staff.
Dynamic, non-traditional instructional delivery methods.
Appropriate and up-to-date knowledge of the discipline and subject matter.
Experience using technology as an instructional aide.
Documented experience with active and applied teaching and learning methodologies.
Commitment to teaching in a community college setting with an understanding of multicultural classrooms.
Commitment to a culture of care for all.
Commitment to the comprehensive mission of Austin Community College and Servant-Leadership principles.
Proficiency using computer applications, online resources, and other technologies for the classroom.
Proficiency using an online learning management system such as Blackboard.

Location

Austin, TX

Work Type

Full-time
Onsite

Experience Level

3 years non-teaching work experience (with Associate degree)
3 years full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy practice

Education Level

Bachelor’s degree in Physical Therapy or Physical Therapist Assistant with current unencumbered licensure, certification or registration
Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant with current unencumbered licensure, certification or registration

Salary/Compensations

$73,631 - $109,939 (Based on a 12-month Contract to start Spring 2027)

About the Company

Austin Community College is a public two-year institution serving a multicultural population of approximately 41,000 credit students each Fall and Spring semester.
The college's mission is to promote student success and community development by providing affordable access to higher education and workforce training, including applied baccalaureate degrees, through traditional and distance learning modes.
The college seeks to recruit and retain a workforce that values intellectual curiosity, innovative teaching, equitable access to educational opportunities, student success, and collaboration.
The college fosters an environment that welcomes difference, models respectful interaction, and engages with the community.

Equal Opportunity

Provide teaching and mentoring services to students in a manner which does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or other protected categories.