Tenure-Track Faculty: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) Program

• The primary duty of faculty members is to teach. In addition to teaching, class preparation, grading, and holding office hours, general responsibilities include but are not limited to:
• Create a learning environment that fosters student success and the attainment of defined learning outcomes
• Participate in developing and reviewing curricula and instructional methods
• Assist in the articulation of courses within the division
• Develop, integrate and evaluate student learning outcomes within the framework of the Heartland Community College assessment protocols
• Remain current in one's discipline
• Advocate for student persistence and pathways to completion through cooperation with Student Success and Enrollment Services staff
• Manage student issues and problems in a manner consistent with the Student Handbook
• Serve the institution in a variety of ways; examples of service activity include, but are not limited to, participation on teams and committees, assistance with marketing and recruitment events, and promotion of a collegial work environment
• Participate in program review

The hired individual may be expected to teach a range of courses as assigned.

Notice of Job Posting Update (9/2/2026): The responsibilities section for this position has been revised for clarification purposes. If you have already submitted an application, no further action is required.

Requirements

• Earned degree to practice Physical Therapy
• Current Illinois Physical Therapist license
• Minimum of 3 years of documented full-time post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy
• Ability to work effectively and inclusively with diverse students, colleagues, and community partners

Desired Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a clinical instructor
• Minimum of 2 years of teaching and/or curriculum development experience in a PT or PTA program
• Ability to teach additional courses within other Health Sciences disciplines

Please upload the following documents at the time of application:

• Cover letter
• Résumé or CV
• Statement of teaching philosophy with description of teaching and assessment practices
• Copies of transcripts
• Copy of professional license(s)

Contact Kelly Pyle, Dean of Health Sciences, with questions at Kelly.Pyle@heartland.edu or 309-268-8755.

Anticipated starting salary range for this 9-month position is $68,327 - $85,331, plus any applicable pay for overload and/or summer assignments.

Review of applications will be ongoing as needed.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa at this time.

THIS POSITION IS BASED IN NORMAL, IL AND REQUIRES ON-CAMPUS/IN-PERSON PRESENCE.

Heartland Community College is an equal opportunity institution.

HCC values equity, diversity and inclusion. We create a collegial and welcoming culture by taking collective responsibility in the creation, protection, and enhancement of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive campus community.