Teaching Assistant, Physical Therapy

Position Title:

Teaching Assistant, Physical Therapy

Time Type:

Part time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

Situated within the School of Health Professions, the Department of Physical Therapy at Saint Joseph’s University seeks qualified Teaching Assistants (TAs) to support laboratory instruction and/or grading across multiple content areas. This part-time role is ideal for licensed physical therapists with a strong clinical background who are interested in contributing to the education of future physical therapists. TAs who support laboratory instruction work on site. TAs who support grading may work remotely with instructor approval.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

● Provide hands-on instructional support in laboratory-based courses for 2–4 hours per week.

● Assist faculty in demonstrating clinical skills and guiding student practice.

● Offer feedback to students on technique, safety, and clinical reasoning.

● Assess students on clinical skills during competencies and practicals.

● Communicate regularly with course instructors regarding lab content and expectations.

● Maintain a professional and collaborative presence during lab sessions.

Areas of Instruction May Include:

● Orthopedic physical therapy

● Neurologic rehabilitation

● Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation

● General physical therapy examination and intervention techniques

● Specialty topics (e.g., movement analysis/biomechanics, pediatrics, geriatrics, vestibular, pelvic health, integumentary care, or others as needed) 

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

● Current license to practice physical therapy  

● Demonstrated clinical expertise in one or more of the content areas listed above

● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

● Commitment to the mission of Saint Joseph’s University and to student-centered education

Preferred:

● Prior teaching, clinical teaching or mentoring experience

Required Documents: Applicants should submit a resume/CV and cover letter that clearly outlines their areas of expertise based on the instructional areas outlined in this job description. All attachments can be provided to the "Resume/CV" field.

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

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Pay Transparency & Benefits Overview

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This position has a fixed starting rate of:

$50.00