We invite applicants for a tenure-track faculty position in the College’s Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) program. This is a full-time, 9-month appointment within the Health Sciences division anticipated to begin August 2025.

The hired individual may be expected to teach a variety of courses in the discipline as assigned.

Opportunities and responsibilities of the position include:

• Availability to teach in both the classroom and laboratory settings, as well as potential for instructing in other disciplines
• Participation in curriculum assessment and development to maintain currency of content and alignment with best practices
• Engagement in department-level projects and teams related to program review and strategic planning
• Involvement in department and College-wide committees and initiatives
• Optional additional assignment as the Academic Coordinator of Clinical Education (ACCE)

• Master of Physical Therapy degree (MPT), related master’s degree, or Doctor of Physical Therapy

  degree (DPT)

• Current Illinois Physical Therapist license
• Documented 3 years of full-time post-licensure clinical experience in physical therapy
• Ability to work inclusively with diverse populations of students, employees, and community members

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a clinical instructor

• Minimum 2 years of experience in teaching and curriculum development in a PT or PTA program

• Ability to teach courses within Health or other Health Sciences disciplines

The following documents are required to be uploaded at the time of application

• Cover letter
• Résumé or curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy with description of teaching and assessment practices
• Transcript copies
• Copy of professional license(s)

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

Anticipated starting salary range for this 9-month position is $47,877 - $64,389, not inclusive of any applicable overload pay or summer session assignments.

The review of applications will be ongoing until position is filled.

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.

EMPLOYEE LEAVE
Sick Leave: 10 days per year, pro-rated from employment date
If hired in August, 10 days (80 hours) of sick leave awarded on start date; If hired in January, 5 days (40 hours) of sick leave awarded on start date;
Monthly accrual in subsequent years starting every August 15th
Awarded 16 hours of sick leave for teaching 6 or more ECH in Summer term; Awarded 8 hours of sick leave for teaching 3-5 ECH in Summer term.

Personal Leave: 4 days (32 hours) per year, pro-rated from employment Anniversary date
Unused personal leave converts to sick leave days at the end of employment year

Volunteer Leave: 1 day (8 hours) per year with no annual carry-over
8 hours awarded on start date, then annually awarded at the start of the calendar year on January 1

Bereavement Leave: Up to 5 days (40 hours) depending on relationship to deceased

Holidays: The College is closed on the following holidays:
Labor Day, Wednesday through Friday of Thanksgiving week, Christmas Eve Day through New Year’s Day inclusively, Dr. Martin Luther King’s Birthday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day

EMPLOYEE INSURANCE COVERAGES
Eligibility begins the first day of the month following or coinciding with the date of employment.

Medical Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield, 2 Plan Options
$2,000 Deductible PPO: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%
$2,000 Deductible QHDHP: Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Dental Insurance: Delta Dental
Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Vision Insurance: VSP
Employee coverage paid 100%; dependent coverage paid 45%

Life Insurance: Sun Life
Term life insurance equal to twice the annual base salary

Optional Insurances: Sun Life
Accident; Critical Illness; Long-term Disability; Voluntary Life

RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Retirement System: State Universities Retirement System (SURS) - choice of Traditional, Portable, or Retirement Savings Plan with 8% pre-tax payroll deduction

Retirement Health Insurance Plan: College Insurance Program (CIP)-Health Insurance for SURS retirees with 0.85% pre-tax payroll deduction

Savings Plan: SURS Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP) 457(b) – automatic enrollment with pre-tax payroll deduction (3%). Ability to opt out within 30 days of hire

Tax-sheltered Annuity Plan: 403(b) plan permitting voluntary salary reductions within IRS rules

OTHER BENEFITS
Flexible Spending Plan: Section 125 Plan permitting voluntary salary reductions to pay for eligible healthcare and childcare expenses using tax-free dollars within IRS rules

Tuition Waiver: HCC tuition waiver for employee and dependents and HCC Continuing Education course fee waiver for employee

Tuition Reimbursement: Tuition reimbursement for employee for up to $3,000 per fiscal year

Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and Referral Service for employee and dependents

Employee Identification Card: Access to HCC Fitness and Recreation Center, HCC Library, and Bloomington- Normal Public Transit System (Connect Transit)

Union Affiliation: Represented by Heartland Faculty Association Local 6038, IFT/AFT, AFL-CIO

Benefits listed are subject to change. Specific benefits may be dependent upon employment classification, duration of employment, full-time or part-time work status, etc.