Instructor of Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Compensation:

$60,000 - $70,000 DOE

Compensation Type:

Exempt

Employment Type:

Regular

Grade:

E15

Position Summary

San Juan College is seeking a motivated and collaborative educator to join the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program as a full-time, twelve-month faculty member. The PTA Program is a hybrid delivery program that combines high-quality online instruction with scheduled in-person laboratory experiences designed to support student development of clinical reasoning, psychomotor skills, and professional behaviors necessary for entry-level practice.

This position plays a key role in preparing future physical therapist assistants through didactic, laboratory, and online instruction while working as part of a collaborative faculty team committed to student success, professional development, and continuous program improvement. Laboratory instruction is delivered through scheduled, multi-day lab sessions, allowing faculty to support intensive hands-on skill development while maintaining engagement in course design, curriculum development, and student mentorship.

San Juan College values faculty who bring strong clinical expertise and a passion for developing the next generation of healthcare professionals. Faculty members are supported through collaboration with experienced colleagues, structured curriculum processes, and mentorship that supports the transition from clinical practice to academic teaching. Clinicians who are interested in transitioning into academic teaching are encouraged to apply.

San Juan College supports faculty professional development through continuing education resources, licensure maintenance support, institutional tuition waiver opportunities, and a culture that encourages ongoing professional growth. Faculty have opportunities to contribute to program development, curriculum innovation, and institutional initiatives, with pathways for advancement through established faculty rank and promotion processes.


Why Join San Juan College?

Nestled in the northwest corner of New Mexico, Farmington is the hub of the Four Corners region and is home to the stunning main campus and four satellite centers of San Juan College. Farmington is located one hour south of Durango, Colorado, three hours northwest of Santa Fe and Albuquerque, and three hours southeast of Moab, Utah. Along with the phenomenal weather, Farmington offers over 50 beautifully maintained city parks and thousands of acres of terrain, enough to satisfy any outdoor enthusiast. Enjoy mountain biking, hiking, boating, skiing, off-roading and more, or spend time at any of our three rivers and four lakes. Farmington also boasts a superb variety of special cultural events, museums, galleries, and local theater group events year-round. Learn more about the Farmington area by clicking here.

San Juan College serves as a regional leader in education and provides quality education to approximately 10,000 students seeking academic credit and non-credit programs through face-to-face and online classes each year. San Juan College is proud to serve a unique and culturally diverse population.

SJC Mission and Values

Our mission at San Juan College is to educate and empower individuals to thrive in an ever-changing world.

San Juan College is committed to serving the needs of our students and the community through a process of continuous quality improvement. San Juan College upholds and affirms the values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Excellence.

What can you look forward to?

As a Platinum Family Friendly New Mexico Business, San Juan College is dedicated to maintaining a workplace with policies that allow employees and their families to thrive. Below are some of the benefits offered:

Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage options
Generous paid leave plans and holiday pay
Public Employee Pension Plan (NMERB)
Optional 403 (b) Tax Deferred Annuities, 457 and Roth Plans
Flex Spending accounts
Life and Disability coverage
Employee Wellness Incentives
Employee Assistance Program
Tuition waiver
Free SJC Gym Membership
Free Library services

Essential Duties

Instruction and Student Learning

• Teach courses through a hybrid delivery model that includes asynchronous online instruction, technology-supported synchronous sessions, and scheduled in-person laboratory instruction that supports hands-on skill development. Utilize instructional technology to support student learning, including development of recorded lecture content, facilitation of virtual learning sessions, and use of learning management and communication platforms. Faculty are expected to dem