Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor - Tenure Track - Spokane Falls Community College

Location: Spokane Falls Main Campus Spokane

Department: SFCC Allied Health

Starting salary for this position is: This is a full-time, tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $77,027 - $108,630 annually. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $108,630, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.

Annual salary is comprised of base salary plus any combination of academic year overload contracts, summer effort contracts, project stipends, student club advising stipends, and/or department chair program lead faculty stipends consistent with the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement between Spokane Colleges and the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

About Us 

At Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), we are passionate about empowering students through education that transforms lives and expands opportunities. Spokane Falls Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 6,000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs across a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington.

Our mission is to close equity gaps by offering an inclusive and supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their career goals. Guided by equity-minded practices, we prepare students to excel in a rapidly changing global economy. We advance our mission through Guided Pathways, whereby all students engage their passions through applied learning and discover their personalized path to achieve their educational goals.

The SFCC Physical Therapist Assistant Program is known for high-quality instruction, innovation, and strong community engagement. Faculty are expected to bring current professional knowledge, strong teaching skills, and a commitment to student success. Established in 1995 and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education, the SFCC PTA Program serves students from a large geographic region and is the only PTA program in Eastern Washington.

We are seeking a dynamic and equity-driven educator to join our Physical Therapist Assistant program as a Full-Time Instructor. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a lasting impact by preparing students for a meaningful career in health care.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 05/14/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

About the Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for and instructs, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, lecture and lab classes in the discipline of Physical Therapist Assistant; Assignments may be at off-campus centers and may also include evening classes.
• Provide availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support through office hours, email, or other effective communication methods.
• Communicate clear expectations and grading criteria through syllabi, rubrics, and materials supporting the instructional process. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Participate in district, division, department, advisory, and general faculty meetings; in-service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position.
• Comply with institutional, state, and federal procedures and regulations related to instruction, grading, safety, and administrative processes.
• Support and advance the Spokane Colleges strategic plan and perform other duties within the scope of a faculty role.
• May assist students with program navigation, advising, progression toward graduation, and referrals to appropriate campus resources when concerns arise.
• Participate in steps to ensure the program meets specialized accreditation requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Current license or certification as a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapist Assistant in any U.S. jurisdiction, with the ability to become licensed in Washington State.
• Able to meet the faculty requirements as stated in the Evaluative C