Adjunct Instructor – Physical Therapist Assistant

Position Details

The Part-Time PTA Instructor provides instruction in classroom and lab settings, supporting student learning and skill development in alignment with program curriculum and institutional standards. Responsibilities include delivering course content, evaluating student performance, maintaining records, and fostering an engaging learning environment.

The instructor collaborates with program faculty to ensure consistency, compliance with Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education standards (CAPTE), and continuous program improvement. This role requires professionalism, flexibility, and a strong commitment to student success.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom and lab instruction as assigned, ensuring effective use of instructional time and alignment with course objectives

Evaluate student performance using established grading methods and provide timely, constructive feedback on academic progress

Maintain accurate records of attendance, grades, and student performance in accordance with institutional policies

• Provide students with clear course expectations, including syllabi, objectives, and required materials
• Foster an engaging, supportive learning environment that recognizes diverse learning needs and promotes student success
• Encourage professionalism, accountability, and motivation among students
• Refer students to appropriate campus resources for academic and support services as needed
• Utilize the college’s learning management system and instructional technology effectively, including basic troubleshooting
• Maintain lab equipment and supplies, ensuring proper use and reporting needs to the Program Director

Collaborate with the Program Director and faculty to support student retention, remediation, and program effectiveness

Adhere to institutional policies, program requirements, and accreditation standards, including Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education guidelines

• Participate in required meetings and professional development activities as appropriate
• Participate in accreditation reporting, preparation, and record-keeping
• Supports program goals and CAPTE accreditation standards

Other Duties as Assigned

The above duties are not all-inclusive; rather, they illustrate the type of work assigned to a position incumbent. All listed duties are considered essential functions of the job.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates of Applied Science in Physical Therapist Assistant
• Hold’s an active, unencumbered PT license or PTA license

Minimum of 5 years full-time post-licensure experience that includes 3 years minimum of full-time clinical experience

Skills & Abilities

Maintains current, evidence-based knowledge of physical therapy practice and integrates clinical expertise into classroom and lab instruction

Demonstrates competency in therapeutic exercise, modalities, and patient handling to support student skill development

Applies clinical experience to enhance teaching, promoting real-world application of course content

Communicates effectively in both written and verbal formats with students, faculty, and staff

Utilizes instructional technology, including learning management systems and standard office software, to support teaching and recordkeeping

Demonstrates professionalism, reliability, and strong organizational skills, including attention to detail and ability to manage multiple responsibilities

Applies critical thinking and problem-solving skills to support student learning and address classroom or clinical-related issues

Builds and maintains positive, professional relationships with students, faculty, and staff to support a collaborative learning environment

Salary Range & Fringe Benefits

Salary for adjunct faculty members is based upon level of education and range from $1,900 per 3-hour course for a master's degree to $2,100 per 3-hour course for a doctorate.

Worker’s compensation

Limited Part-Time Retirement Plan

Kilgore College does not participate in the federal Social Security program.

All full-time positions are located in Kilgore, TX. No fully work from home positions are available at this time. All employees must be available to physically present to work on the Kilgore, TX or Longview, TX Campus. Some Part-Time and Adjunct positions may be offsite but the candidate MUST live in the State of Texas.

Kilgore College is a two-year, comprehensive public community college with a campus in Kilgore and an extension center in Longview, Texas. With approximately 7,000 students, Kilgore College is a student-centered institution characterized by excellence in teaching and quality learning opportunities.

Kilgore College is focused on continually improving their students’ holistic experience leading them to success in life while improving access to higher education and partnering with those who advance the vision of a stronger community culturally, socially and economically.

Vision Statement: We commit to be the higher education institution of choice in Northeast Texas.

Positions will remain open until filled. Some Adjunct and Part-Time teaching positions may remain open perpetually as the need for part time instructors fluctuates with student enrollment. Teaching positions will be required to submit official transcripts upon an offer of employment.

An offer of employment will be contingent upon passing a background check. Federal law prohibits the employment of unauthorized aliens. All persons hired must submit satisfactory proof of employment authorization and identity within three (3) days of being hired.

Failure to submit proof within the required time shall result in immediate employment termination. All position appointments are subject to approval by the college's Board of Trustees.

This description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. Duties and responsibilities may change with business needs.

Kilgore College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or with notice. Employees may be required to perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned.

In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made by Kilgore College at its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Kilgore College is an equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin, disability in violation of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act or 34 C.F.R. Part 104, veteran’s status or genetic information in its educational programs, employment policies or activities.

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