Instructor of Physical Therapist Assistant Program

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 demonstrate willingness to develop and adapt technology skills using available institutional training and support resources.

• Facilitate classroom, laboratory, and online learning experiences and provide student support through scheduled office hours and instructional engagement activities within established course structures. Laboratory instruction is delivered through scheduled, multi-day lab sessions that support intensive student skill development. Faculty participate in the development, implementation, and ongoing refinement of laboratory learning activities, case-based scenarios, and practical skill assessments designed to support student clinical reasoning and competency development.

• Assess student work in a timely manner and provide meaningful feedback to support student learning and progression.

• Foster an educational environment that promotes learning, respect, integrity, teamwork, and professionalism.

• Promote student success by demonstrating flexibility in instructional approach and actively engaging students in the learning.

Course and Curriculum Responsibilities

• Participate in the review and revision of curriculum, assignments, and assessment strategies with input from other PTA faculty and appropriate communities of interest through a collaborative faculty model that supports continuous program improvement.

• Initiate, adopt, evaluate, and uphold academic regulations specific to the program and compatible with institutional policies, procedures, and practices.

Student and Learning Environment Management

• Manage the learning environment by maintaining accurate records, submitting grades and required reports in a timely manner, and administering academic and attendance policies.

Program, Accreditation, and Professional Development

• Maintain currency in the area of expertise by participating in scholarship (e.g., scholarship of application, scholarship of teaching and learning) as defined by CAPTE, including engagement in professional development related to teaching and clinical practice.

• Participate in program assessment activities as directed.

Institutional and Professional Service

• Participate in institutional or professional service.

• Attend departmental meetings, graduation ceremonies, and other college meetings or events, as required.

Professional Conduct and Institutional Expectations

• Actively model the core values of the college and the profession.

• Demonstrate a strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity and the ability to interact effectively with diverse cultural and ethnic groups.

• Provide outstanding customer service to all constituencies and partners of the college.

• Perform all responsibilities in accordance with State and Federal regulations as well as College policies and procedures.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant or Physical Therapy program is required. A bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.

• Hold an active, unrestricted license to practice as a PT or PTA in New Mexico and maintain licensure in compliance with state board requirements and professional development activities.

• Minimum of three years of full-time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical practice in physical therapy.

• Contemporary expertise in assigned teaching areas.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge of educational theory, instructional methodology, competency-based learning, or related teaching approaches.
• Experience serving as a clinical instructor, clinical educator, or student mentor in physical therapy practice.
• Demonstrated effectiveness or interest in hybrid, online, or technology-supported teaching environments.
• Experience participating in curriculum development, student assessment design, or program improvement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate within a faculty team and participate in shared curriculum and assessment processes.