Teaching Assistant, Physical Therapy

Philadelphia

Friday, 10 April 2026

And Qualifications:Teaching assistants will work with core faculty in the Department of Physical Therapy for such roles as assisting in lab courses, simulations, interprofessional educational experiences, clinical education, grading, and provision of student feedback. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Provide hands-on instructional support in laboratory-based courses for 2–4 hours per week. Assist faculty in demonstrating clinical skills and guiding student practice. Offer feedback to students on technique, safety, and clinical reasoning. Assess students on clinical skills during competencies and practicals. Communicate regularly with course instructors regarding lab content and expectations. Maintain a professional and collaborative presence during lab sessions. Areas of Instruction May Include: - Orthopedic physical therapy - Neurologic rehabilitation - Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation - General physical therapy examination and intervention techniques - Specialty topics (e.g., movement analysis/biomechanics, pediatrics, geriatrics, vestibular, pelvic health, integumentary care, or others as needed) Minimum Qualifications: Required: - Current license to practice physical therapy - Demonstrated clinical expertise in one or more of the content areas listed above - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - Commitment to the mission of Saint Joseph’s University and to student-centered education. Preferred: - Prior teaching, clinical teaching or mentoring experience. Required Documents: Applicants should submit a resume/ CV and cover letter that clearly outlines their areas of expertise based on the instructional areas outlined in this job description. All attachments can be provided to the "Resume/ CV" field. Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE - Saint Joseph’s University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities, including admission and employment, in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator, e-mail titleix@sju.edu, visit Campion Student Center suite 243, or call 610-660-1145. To learn more about the University’s Title IX policies, the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination, sexual harassment, or other form of sexual misconduct, and the University’s response to reports and/or formal complaints, please visit Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX, the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

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