À propos de ce poste Instructional Faculty FT - Physical Therapy Asst chez Montgomery College
Job Description
Montgomery College, Takoma Park-Silver Spring campus is seeking an outstanding full-time Physical Therapy Assistant faculty member beginning January 2027. We are seeking an enthusiastic professional with a strong commitment to health science education and the ability to motivate and engage students to succeed.
The Physical Therapist Assistant Program at Montgomery College is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.
The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to student success, working in a multi-cultural environment, commitment to the community college mission, and have effective oral and written communication skills. Outstanding candidates with a passion for teaching physical therapy are particularly encouraged to apply to join the dedicated faculty of the Montgomery College Allied Health Sciences Department.
Teaching assignments may include various delivery modes, such as face-to-face, on-line, hybrid and/or blended formats during days, evenings and weekends. Montgomery College has multiple campuses and faculty may be assigned to teach in-person at any of these campuses and teach online. This position is part of a collective bargaining unit.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Teach a variety of didactic, laboratory, and clinical courses within the Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Teach 30 semester hours per academic year. Opportunities may exist to teach summer classes.
- Participate in accreditation activities and abide by accreditation guidelines and standards.
- Participate in discipline-related activities such as program evaluation, curriculum design, and outcomes assessment and evaluation.
- Provide support to the program and clinical coordinator as needed.
- Travel within the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area to visit clinical sites affiliated with the program.
- Faculty members are expected to serve on departmental, campus, and/or college committees, hold office hours, advise students, participate in course and program assessment, and maintain an active personal program of professional development and continuous learning.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree
- Active PT license or PTA license
- Current Maryland license, in good standing, or eligibility to obtain a Maryland License.
- Three (3) years full-time or equivalent post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy practice in any United States jurisdiction.
- Demonstrated excellence in classroom instruction using a variety of teaching methods.
- Experience integrating technology into course delivery including the use of a learning management system (LMS).
- Experience utilizing high-impact teaching pedagogies to foster student engagement and active learning.
- Demonstrated commitment to inclusive and equitable teaching practices and support of a diverse student population.
- Demonstrated effective collaboration with colleagues.
- Eligible applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States and not require employer visa sponsorship
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree
- Experience teaching college-level physical therapy using research-based instructional strategies
- Evidence of commitment to professional development and scholarly activities.
- Experience supporting students to overcome barriers to academic success.
Hiring Range: $64,510 - $98,220
Required Application Materials:
- Submit a cover letter addressing how your teaching experience, scholarship, professional development, and/or service would contribute to student success in the Physical Therapy Assistant program and aligns with Montgomery College’s mission and vision.
- Submit a resume or Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- Submit a statement of teaching philosophy (2-page maximum) which should include examples of methods and strategies used to promote student engagement as well as equity and inclusion in the classroom.
- Submit an unofficial copy of your transcripts from highest degree earned.
- Verification of certification/licensure.
Please submit all required materials in a single PDF file with your online application. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application Process:
Complete online applications must be received by September 18, 2026.
Include dates of employment (month/year) in your application or attachment.
For degrees earned outside of the U.S., a copy of your education equivalency, conducted by a nationally recognized evaluation service, must be included in your application.
As a condition of employment, the following are required at the time of hire:
Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable).
Participation in a retirement plan (Pension or Optional Retirement Plan, depending on the position). If you are already retired from the Maryland State Retirement System, you may not enroll in a Maryland State Retirement System plan at Montgomery College and may have earnings restrictions, per state law.
Our benefits package includes: sick leave, paid holidays, medical, dental, vision, group legal benefits, professional development, retirement plan, educational assistance, tuition waiver for employee and dependents, wellness programming including onsite gyms, pools and classes.
If a reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact Human Resources and Strategic Talent Management at 240-567-5353 or [email protected]. We require at least two weeks advance notice to enable us to provide the requested accommodation.
Montgomery College is an equal opportunity employer committed to promoting and fostering diversity among its student body, faculty, and staff.
Montgomery College is a tobacco-free and smoke-free workplace.
