Adjunct Faculty: Physical Therapist Assistant Program - Berkshire Community College

About Berkshire Community College:

Berkshire Community College (BCC) has the distinction of being the first community college established in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Nestled in the scenic Berkshire Hills, our nearly 2,000 students have access to a wide range of career and transfer programs on our newly renovated campus. Occupying a scenic 180-acre property, just minutes from downtown Pittsfield, Massachusetts, BCC provides students from a broad range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds with an intimate learning environment, small class sizes, and much opportunity for interaction with faculty. Berkshire County was home to many forward-thinking historic figures including, W.E.B. DuBois, Susan B. Anthony, and Elizabeth (Mumbet) Freeman, all of whom were pioneers of social justice. The Berkshires contain both rural and urban elements, combining a beautiful natural environment with world class museums and other cultural opportunities. Pittsfield and Berkshire County continue to evolve, with immigrants from over 70 countries now calling the Berkshires their home. BCC seeks to recruit diverse employees who embrace, as well as demonstrate, a commitment to diversity and inclusion and whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Job Description:

We are looking for a colleague who enjoys sharing expertise and enthusiasm with students preparing for an associate degree in our physical therapist assistant program. Founded in 1990, the PTA program at Berkshire Community College is well-established and recognized beyond Massachusetts. We are proud that our first-time licensure pass rates consistently exceed the national average.

Adjunct faculty members teach labs and lectures, for instance PTA 102 (Structural Anatomy), PTA 103 (Introduction to Physical Therapy), PTA 200 (Rehab Neurology), or PTA 204 (Therapeutic Exercise).

BCC offers comprehensive professional development opportunities for adjunct faculty members, tailored to individual needs and goals.

Requirements:

• Masters degree or higher in a related discipline. Equivalent training or experience will be considered.

• Massachusetts physical therapist/ physical therapist assistant license

• At least one year of experience in a clinical setting

• Ability to work harmoniously in an institution that values diversity, equity, equality, and inclusion.

• Teaching experience preferred

• Strong experiential background in foundational patient care preferred

• Strong experiential background in foundational orthopedic assessment, including palpation, goniometry and special tests preferred

Additional Information:

• Salary: $1,291/credit - $1,561/credit, based on DCE step, per the DCE Contract, (non benefited)

• Area of Assignment: Academic Affairs - Enter academic division

• Union: MCCC DCE

• Anticipated Start Date: January 2024

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BCC is committed to providing an inclusive learning and working environment that values the diverse backgrounds of all people and encourages applications from individuals whose experiences and perspectives model the opportunities and success derived from a college education.

Berkshire Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution and does not discriminate on basis of race, creed, religion, color, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, maternity leave, military service, and national origin in its education programs or employment. All inquiries concerning application of the above should be directed to La-Wanza Lett-Brewington, Affirmative Action Officer and Coordinator of Title IX and Section 504, Field Administration Building, Room F207.

Application Instructions:

Position is posted until filled, To apply, submit your resume and cover letter by visiting the Berkshire Community College Job Board.