Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Academic Coordinator

Location: Arnold
Posted on: June 23, 2025

Job Description:

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Academic Coordinator Department: Physical Therapist Asst Campus Location: Arnold/Main Campus Salary Range: $74,098-$92,622 Work Mode: This position requires a full-time in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations. Hours Per Week: 40 Position Type: Full-Time Staff, Exempt Position Summary The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Academic Coordinator is responsible for assisting in the coordination and provision of high quality instruction and curriculum development in the PTA Program. Duties include instruction in a variety of formats including classroom, lab, special topics courses, distance learning, on-line instruction and coordinating and providing tutoring. The PTA Academic Coordinator is classified as core faculty for reporting to the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy (CAPTE). The PTA Academic Coordinator assists in the coordination and support of accreditation projects, program surveys, program and course level assessment, program analysis, student retention, and technology integration. This position is assigned 30 FLH total (fall, spring and summer) and requires an in-person presence. Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation. While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position. Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd. As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility. Job Duties and Responsibilities PTA program instruction. This includes classroom, lab, on-line,video conference and special topics courses. Coordinates and provides administrative support for the PTA program, Coordinates all aspects of the PTA program's re-admission process. Serves as the primary advisor to PTA students who are re-admitted to the program through special topics and learning contracts. Coordinates and provides mentoring, tutoring, and advising for all PTA students in the program. Coordinates, designs, develops, and updates curriculum and instructional materials for diverse learning formats and methods. This is a 12-month staff position This position is overtime exempt Conducts program and course level assessment that are compliant with AACC's Learning Outcomes Assessment (LOA) and CAPTE required elements. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or Dean Required Qualifications: Associate's degree Current PT or PTA license, or eligibility, with the state of Maryland Ability to meet requirements for faculty as outlined in the CAPTE standards, including a minimum of 3 years clinical experience as a PT or PTA. Strong human relations skills, including the ability to function effectively and tactfully with diverse populations such as students, administrators, faculty, staff and the public. Ability to work flexible 40 hour weekly schedule, including some evenings and weekends, to accommodate the needs of the PTA program and SHS. May include travel. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree Previous teaching experience in a formal Physical Therapist Assistant program highly desirable. Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills, including ability to make oral presentations. Experience in teaching using a distance learning format. For full position descriptions, required qualifications and to apply, please visit our web site at www.aacc.edu/employment and click on Career Opportunities . AACC is an equal opportunity employer who values the power of diversity and the strength it brings to the workplace

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