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:
- 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:
- 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
HRSTM@montgomerycollege.edu . 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.
Closing DateWednesday, September 23, 2026
