PTA (Physical Therapy Assistant) Adjunct- FALL 2026

Position Information

Faculty member’s responsibilities shall be teaching courses as assigned for Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Faculty members must possess a willingness to teach face to face classes in the Fall, Spring, and other sessions.

Faculty member must possess a willingness to be certified to teach online.

• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with description published in catalog and the approved course syllabus, in accordance with schedule of classes and incorporating interactive approaches, technologies and methods when possible.

• Incorporates an appreciation of diverse lifestyles, cultures and national perspectives into courses.

• Incorporates the use of the library into courses, uses writing as an instructional method, and utilizes computing and other academic technologies in courses when possible.

• Meets all scheduled class meetings.

• Advises Division Dean/Assistant Dean of absences in a timely manner.

• Maintains accurate grade and attendance records for students enrolled in classes and submits required reports to Dean/ Assistant Dean or Student Records Office.

• Submits grades per published deadline.

• Participates in assessment of learning outcomes and demonstrates the use of the results of these assessments in course planning.

• Plans in advance to ensure availability of supplies, textbooks, and classroom equipment requisite to successful teaching of assigned classes.

• Submits progress reports on students for counseling, athletic oversight, and record keeping purposes and discusses with counselors and other appropriate personnel any problems of students which may require special attention.

• Adheres to College policies and procedures.

Master’s degree in physical therapy required.
NJ License in the discipline required.
Must meet State and/or National guidelines for program implementation in the discipline.

• Teaching experience at the community college level preferred.

• Certification or license as needed and appropriate.

• Demonstrated ability to teach undergraduates.

• Willingness to use alternatives educational delivery systems and instructional techniques.

• Commitment to incorporation of library, computers, writing and culturally diverse perspective into the curriculum.

• Knowledge of competency-based education.

• Commitment to the practice of providing for out-of-class interaction with students.

• Fundamental competency in the use of information technology.

• Commitment to continued assessment of the teaching-learning process and its outcomes.

• Commitment to continual professional growth and development.

• Demonstrated mastery of subject matter of discipline.

• This position’s duties are normally performed in a typical interior/residence work environment, based on the activity scheduled.

• Some physical effort required; however, the employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

• No or very limited exposure to physical risk.

• Some travel required.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination, as required by state and/or federal law, in all programs and activities, including employment and access to its career and technical programs.

UCNJ Union College of Union County, NJ is an EEO/AAP Employer/Protected Veteran/Disabled

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Disclaimer: This job description outlines the general nature and key features performed by various positions that share the same job classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and qualifications required of all employees assigned to the job. Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or re-assign duties to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodations or other business reasons.

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We offer a comprehensive benefits package for full-time faculty and staff which includes Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits. We also offer twenty vacation days, ten paid holidays, and a ten-week summer work schedule which allows