DPT Adjunct Instructor fluent in American Sign Language

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

South College invites capable, energetic, outgoing, applicants who are focused on transforming the lives of our customers/students! At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction!” We are one of the nation’s fastest growing institutions of higher learning with over 13,000 students covering 9 campuses and Online learning sites, offering a myriad of undergraduate and graduate healthcare programs for our students.

In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

At South College, you will help implement our strategy of “Where Dreams Find Direction” in our developing DPT program on the Atlanta campus. The adjunct or associated faculty role will be to collaborate with the lead faculty to engage and assess students during both the distance learning activities and the immersive labs.

Position Duties:

1. Develop or assist the Course Coordinator in developing assigned physical therapy courses based on expertise and experience, to include:

a. Develop and deliver appropriate distance education and onsite lab immersive learning experiences that allow students to achieve course objectives.

b. Develop and deliver appropriate assessments of student performance using both traditional methods (e.g., written tests, practical examinations, etc.) and nontraditional methods (e.g., forum discussions, video demonstrations, etc.), as appropriate.

c. Maintain current records of student participation and grades in the course.

d. Provide quality academic performance feedback to students in a timely manner.

2. Lead or participate in all post course assessment activities, to include:

a. Review of student and faculty course evaluations.

b. Scheduling and conducting a faculty team post course analysis meeting to discuss course strengths, weaknesses, and areas to sustain or improve.

3. Ensure all teaching and education responsibilities provide for compliance with

accreditation policies and procedures.

Qualifications:

1. Earned terminal academic doctorate in a discipline appropriate for teaching

responsibilities, OR Doctor of Physical Therapy degree (or tDPT) with certification, i.e., ABPTS specialization, in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities.

2. Licensed or eligible for licensure in Georgia or the state of residence.

3. Active in clinical practice, especially as applicable to clinical education.

4. Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels.

5. Experience consistent with South College System for Faculty Rank