Associated Faculty-School of Physical Therapy

General Summary

PNWU-DPT expects teaching faculty at all times to observe those policies and practices which are considered standard professional responsibilities. These include, but are not confined to:

Essential Job Functions

• Developing course materials in specialized area of expertise including writing course syllabi and developing appropriate instructional methods
• Teaching DPT courses assigned in content area of expertise and meeting program standards for student and peer evaluations
• Developing and administering student assessments including exams, quizzes, and assignments, as appropriate
• Enhancing expertise in teaching content areas through continuing education, contemporary physical therapy practice, and using current literature in teaching content
• Participating in ongoing curriculum and program assessment
• Maintaining licensure and certification as appropriate
• Participating faculty member in the School of Physical Therapy through attendance of program events, student advising, and volunteering for interview panels and student Capstone projects if appropriate

Education

• Required: Earned doctoral degree or other terminal professional degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
• Licensed or eligible for PT licensure in Washington State and a minimum of 3 years of practice if teaching clinical DPT courses
• A terminal doctoral degree (post-professional doctorate, or DPT) with evidence of other professional qualifications (eg ABPTS or other specialty certification, or additional degree) required to be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor
• Preferred: Academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DSc)

Experience

• Preferred: Evidence of successful academic and/or clinical teaching or clinical experience in areas of curricular need
• Record of service to the profession and/or community
• Prior teaching experience in an academic setting preferred (required to be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor)
• Evidence of an ongoing or developing record of a scholarly agenda
• Prior experience in working with rural and underserved populations
• Prior experience in interprofessional education and simulation

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent presentation skills
• Ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances
• Ability to collaborate and generate respect and trust from faculty, staff, and students
• Ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans
• Ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct workflow
• Ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases
• Ability to schedule activities and/or meetings
• Ability to use new technologies

To Apply

• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
• Detailed curriculum vitae
• Contact information for three professional references

Benefits

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403b with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

About PNWU

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

PNWU was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.

The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.

PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.