Adjunct Instructor- Physical Therapist Assistant (Pool)

Physical Therapist AssistantNo weekendsPart-Time

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Pay Rate: $675–$800

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Job Description

Title: Adjunct Instructor- Physical Therapist Assistant (Pool)

Institution: Volunteer State Community College

Job Summary

This position is responsible for delivering quality instruction using integrative technologies.

Job Duties

Teach courses via on ground, online, hybrid or web-enhanced modalities as assigned. Teach evening, weekend, off-campus, dual enrollment and distance-based courses as required. Submit class syllabus or update department syllabus at least 2 weeks prior to the first day of class or within seven days of the execution of contract. Regularly check your VSCC email and your departmental mailbox. Respond to emails/messages within 48 hours except on the weekend.

Submit final grades for each semester by the deadline established by the Registrar. Complete required College trainings. Complete all required reports such as attendance, Early Alerts, progress reports, grade submissions and administer and return surveys by the required deadlines.

Advise the Department Chair at the earliest possibility if you are unable to teach a class. Attend meetings as requested by the Department Chair and/or Dean. Comply with all of the College’s and TBR’s policies and guidelines. Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited institution.

Graduate of an accredited healthcare or allied health program.

Current, unrestricted licensure in a healthcare profession (e. g., Physical Therapist Assistant, Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist, Registered Nurse, Athletic Trainer, Physician Assistant, or another related licensed healthcare profession), or equivalent academic preparation in a physical or health science–related field.

Demonstrated knowledge of physical science principles relevant to instruction in a Physical Therapist Assistant program.

Preferred Qualifications

Collegiate level teaching experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

  • Knowledge and/or experience using a variety of instructional delivery modes.
  • Ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with a diverse faculty, staff, and student population.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Pay Rate: $675 - $800 per credit hour

Availability/Closing Date: This posting is not a guarantee of an open position.

Applications for adjunct faculty positions are accepted on a continuous basis and reviewed by the department when openings become available. Future teaching assignments are on a term-by-term basis, which may include fall, spring and summer. Postings close yearly on October 31; to maintain your application within the system, you will need to re-apply each year.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for the application process. Official transcripts will be required upon hire.

Applicants may be subject to a background check.

Please note that we recruit for all campus locations from our adjunct pools.

Key Responsibilities

The instructor is responsible for delivering quality instruction across various modalities including on-ground, online, and hybrid formats. They must also manage administrative tasks such as submitting grades, maintaining attendance records, and attending departmental meetings.

Requirements

Candidates must hold at least an associate degree and possess a current, unrestricted healthcare license in a relevant field. Demonstrated knowledge of physical science principles and experience with instructional delivery modes are required.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Physical therapyHealthcare educationCommunicationCurriculum developmentStudent advisingAcademic reporting

Physical Therapist Career Context

Physical Therapy pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Where are Physical Therapy jobs?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.3 / 10 · above average in physical therapist assistantranked against 4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPhysical Therapy median $73k (middle half $66k–$78k)83 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physical Therapist listings: 25% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 19% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New Physical Therapy listings7,736 in the last 30 days4,596 the 30 days before (+68%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Physical Therapy pay trend+1.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (4,946 Physical Therapist Assistant listings); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adjunct Instructor- Physical Therapist Assistant (Pool) at Tennessee Board of Regents a 6.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physical Therapist Assistant — ranked against 4,946 active Physical Therapist Assistant listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

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Work-life snapshot

median 4.8this job 6.3
Better work-life than 70% of Physical Therapist Assistant listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,946 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
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