Gurnick Academy-Medical Arts
Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor, Part-Time (Applied Neurology)
Gurnick Academy-Medical Arts, San Jose, California, United States, 95199
Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor, Part-Time (Applied Neurology)
Job Type:
Teaching
Date Posted:
Aug 26, 2025
Location:
San Jose, CA
Start Date:
TBD
Duration:
TBD
Gurnick Academy
is a leading Bay Area private healthcare college offering an extensive variety of nursing and allied healthcare programs such as: Vocational Nurse, Medical Imaging, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN pathway) as well as healthcare programs: Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant, Ultrasound Technology, MRI, Radiologic Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging.
Gurnick Academy is looking for a Part-Time (PTA) Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor for our Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Program at the San Jose, CA campus. The (PTA) Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor is responsible for teaching the courses, evaluating students, and conducting labs. The Following Areas and Classes are as follows: Applied Neurology
Basic Function The primary function of the Didactic Instructor can be broken into 3 categories – preparation for class, classroom management, and educational administrative tasks. Within these categories it needs to be highlighted that the instructor’s job is to ensure students are properly prepared to take each test or examination, prepare in advance, each day’s instructional plan and any necessary supporting classroom materials. Course delivery may be residential or distance education, thus the Didactic Instructor must be familiar with both delivery methods.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teach assigned classes and develop coursework needed for teaching our Physical Therapist Assistant program. Mentoring provided as needed.
Duties may be as primary instructor and/or as lab instructor dependent on area of expertise and program needs.
Adhere to applicable accreditation commission standards or agencies regulations, the school policies and procedures, and the department’s curricula.
Monitor student progress and advise students throughout the program.
Assist with on-going review and development of curricula in the program.
Participate in developing and updating program’s syllabuses, missions, rules, training methods and evaluation materials.
Participate in school activities such as orientation, staff meetings, faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, student functions, in-services as scheduled.
Participate in admission protocol, test proctoring, and admissions committee interviews as available.
Assist in collecting data about the programs from the students, faculty and supporting staff.
Review and revise program criteria to ensure successful development and growth of the program.
Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum 3 years of full time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy.
Current licensure in good standing within their discipline
Holds current required licenses to satisfy CAPTE requirements
Contemporary expertise in assigned teaching area(s).
Previous teaching and student evaluation experience highly preferred and/or CI credential.
Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem solving, and advising skills.
Hourly Pay Range, Part-Time: $50.00-$60.00
If you are a person who is deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-disabled, please Dial 711 to place a call through California Relay.
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Teaching
Date Posted:
Aug 26, 2025
Location:
San Jose, CA
Start Date:
TBD
Duration:
TBD
Gurnick Academy
is a leading Bay Area private healthcare college offering an extensive variety of nursing and allied healthcare programs such as: Vocational Nurse, Medical Imaging, and Bachelor of Science in Nursing (RN to BSN pathway) as well as healthcare programs: Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant, Ultrasound Technology, MRI, Radiologic Technology, and Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Medical Imaging.
Gurnick Academy is looking for a Part-Time (PTA) Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor for our Associate of Science in Physical Therapist Assistant Program at the San Jose, CA campus. The (PTA) Physical Therapist Assistant Instructor is responsible for teaching the courses, evaluating students, and conducting labs. The Following Areas and Classes are as follows: Applied Neurology
Basic Function The primary function of the Didactic Instructor can be broken into 3 categories – preparation for class, classroom management, and educational administrative tasks. Within these categories it needs to be highlighted that the instructor’s job is to ensure students are properly prepared to take each test or examination, prepare in advance, each day’s instructional plan and any necessary supporting classroom materials. Course delivery may be residential or distance education, thus the Didactic Instructor must be familiar with both delivery methods.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Teach assigned classes and develop coursework needed for teaching our Physical Therapist Assistant program. Mentoring provided as needed.
Duties may be as primary instructor and/or as lab instructor dependent on area of expertise and program needs.
Adhere to applicable accreditation commission standards or agencies regulations, the school policies and procedures, and the department’s curricula.
Monitor student progress and advise students throughout the program.
Assist with on-going review and development of curricula in the program.
Participate in developing and updating program’s syllabuses, missions, rules, training methods and evaluation materials.
Participate in school activities such as orientation, staff meetings, faculty meetings, advisory board meetings, student functions, in-services as scheduled.
Participate in admission protocol, test proctoring, and admissions committee interviews as available.
Assist in collecting data about the programs from the students, faculty and supporting staff.
Review and revise program criteria to ensure successful development and growth of the program.
Requirements
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, Master’s Degree preferred
Minimum 3 years of full time (or equivalent) post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy.
Current licensure in good standing within their discipline
Holds current required licenses to satisfy CAPTE requirements
Contemporary expertise in assigned teaching area(s).
Previous teaching and student evaluation experience highly preferred and/or CI credential.
Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, problem solving, and advising skills.
Hourly Pay Range, Part-Time: $50.00-$60.00
If you are a person who is deaf, hard of hearing, or speech-disabled, please Dial 711 to place a call through California Relay.
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