Physical Therapist Assistant Program Director​/Instructor - Tenure Track - Spokane Falls Communi

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Work type: Tenure Track Faculty
Location: Spokane
Categories: Faculty

Department: SFCC Allied Health

Starting salary for this position is: This is a full-time, tenure track position with an entry level base salary (for a 175-day academic year contract) of $77,027 - $108,630 annually. Future advancement in base salary, up to the current maximum of $108,630, is based upon a combination of years of service accrued at our college and professional development activity.
Annual salary is comprised of base salary plus any combination of academic year overload contracts, summer effort contracts, project stipends, student club advising stipends, and/or department chair program lead faculty stipends consistent with the provisions of the current collective bargaining agreement between Spokane Colleges and the Association for Higher Education (AHE).

At Spokane Falls Community College (SFCC), we are passionate about empowering students through education that transforms lives and expands opportunities. Spokane Falls Community College, part of Spokane Colleges, serves 6,000 students with liberal arts/transfer and professional technical programs across a 12,302 square mile region in Eastern Washington.

Our mission is to close equity gaps by offering an inclusive and supportive environment where students can thrive and achieve their career goals. Guided by equity‑minded practices, we prepare students to excel in a rapidly changing global economy. We advance our mission through Guided Pathways, whereby all students engage their passions through applied learning and discover their personalized path to achieve their educational goals.

The SFCC Physical Therapist Assistant Program is known for high‑quality instruction, innovation, and strong community engagement. Faculty are expected to bring current professional knowledge, strong teaching skills, and a commitment to student success. Established in 1995 and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy Education, the SFCC PTA Program serves students from a large geographic region and is the only PTA program in Eastern Washington.

SFCC is conducting a coordinated search to hire two full‑time faculty members for the Physical Therapist Assistant Program. One position will serve as the Program Director, providing overall leadership and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, while the second position will serve as full‑time instructional faculty. Applicants may apply for either role or for both positions, depending on their interests and qualifications.

Candidates will be considered independently for each position, and qualified applicants may be selected to interview for one or both opportunities.

Applications will be accepted until 4:00 p.m. PST on 02/09/2026. The application process will not be available after this time. To ensure consideration make sure your application is completed and submitted as soon as possible. Applications will only be accepted prior to 4:00 p.m. on the closing date.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare for and instruct, through traditional classroom and distance education modes, lecture and lab classes in the discipline of Physical Therapist Assistant; assignments may be at off‑campus centers and may also include evening classes.
• Provide availability and accessibility to students for purpose of academic consulting and support through office hours, email, or other effective communication methods.
• Communicate clear expectations and grading criteria through syllabi, rubrics, and materials supporting the instructional process. Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.
• Participate in district, division, department, or general faculty meetings; in‑service training; curriculum development; academic consulting; workshops or seminars; service on district or college councils or committees, or other activities within the scope of the position.
• Comply with institutional,…