DPT-Associate Professor

Description

Recruitment Period: 10/07/2026 - Until Filled 

Status: Full-Time

Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$105,400.00-Annual Maximum Salary-$177,100.00.

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (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/.

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.
 

The Doctor of Physical Therapy program is seeking applications for full-time Associate Professor. Associate Professor will be responsible for teaching in the DPT curriculum, fulfilling a scholarly agenda, and participating in professional, university and community-based service.

Essential Job Functions

Scholarship of Teaching

• 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

• Meeting all classes as scheduled; reporting final grades at the designated time; having an

appropriate number of office hours

• Maintaining licensure and certification as appropriate

University and Community Service/Clinical Practice

• Advising students

• Assisting in the recruitment and admissions of students

• Attending school/college events including student orientation and commencement exercises

• Performing committee assignments at the school/college and university level

• Performing community service

• May be required to maintain clinical practice as appropriate

Professional Growth, Scholarly, and Creative Activities

• Engaging in scholarly activity and maintaining an active research agenda

• Supervise and mentor student research

• Maintaining professional development in area of research

University-wide Essential Functions

• Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to

policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards

• Conducts self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of

PNWU

• Other duties as assigned (perform and report on any other reassigned duties for the program)

Scope of Responsibility:

Knows the formal and informal departmental goals, standards, policies and procedures, which may include some familiarity of other departments within the University. Is sensitive to the interrelationship of both people and functions within the department or office.

Flexibility to work as part of a team as well as independently to meet goals in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Sound judgment and discretion in handling confidential information as well as ability to conduct oneself in a highly professional manner. Highly responsive to requests and has a commitment to providing high-quality service. Maintains a customer service demeanor at all times.

Decision Making:

On a regular and continuous basis, exercises sound judgment, and assumes responsibility for decisions, consequences and results.

Authority/Supervision:

N/A

Communication:

Exchanges non-routine information using tact and persuasion as appropriate requiring good oral and written communication skills. 

Standard Institutional Requirements:

• Performs job duties in accordance with safety, legal, and regulatory requirements; University policy and procedures; and accepted business practices.

• Acts with the highest level of professional ethical standards in all aspects of job performance, in accordance with the mission and values of PNWU.

• Understands and adheres to accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department.

This description is a general statement of the major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis, with or without reasonable accommodation. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all functions and does not exclude other duties as assigned. Job descriptions are reviewed regularly and may be updated to reflect changing institutional needs.

Benefits:

Medical, dental, vision,   long-term disability, 403b retirement plan, vacation, sick time, tuition   assistance, wellness reimbursement.

Requirements

Education:

Required: Earned doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)

Required: Academic doctorate degree (PhD EdD, DSc) or a terminal doctoral degree (post-professional doctorate, or DPT) with evidence of other professional qualifications (eg ABPTS or other specialty certification, or additional degree) and 5 years teaching experience in higher education or more than 15 years of physical therapy clinical practice

Required: Licensed or eligible for PT licensure in Washington and a minimum of 5 years of practice

Experience:

• 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

• 5 years teaching experience in a physical therapy education program preferred

• Prior research experience with evidence of scholarship

• Prior experience in working with rural and underserved populations preferred

• Prior experience in interprofessional education and simulation preferred

• Excellent interpersonal, communications, and presentation skills

• Respect and trust from staff and external constituencies

Desired Skills, Knowledge and Abilities:

• Strong organization, interpersonal, and planning skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Ability to work in a team and flexibility to work with others in a variety of circumstances

• Ability to problem solve by analyzing issues and creating action plans

• Ability to manage projects and people and prioritize and self-direct work flow

• Ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases

• Ability to schedule activities and/or meetings

• Ability to use new technologies

Work Environment: 

 • Standard office and campus environment. The job requires slight physical effort

• Routine visits to businesses and clients

• Attending meetings outside of the University

• May include travel to other cities and states

Physical Requirements:

• Sitting in a normal seated position for extended periods of time

• Reaching by extending hand(s) or arm(s) in any direction

• Finger dexterity required to manipulate objects with fingers rather than with whole hand(s) or

   arm(s), for example, using a keyboard

• Communication skills using the spoken word

• Ability to see within normal parameter

• Ability to move about

This description is a general statement of required major duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis with or without accommodation. It does not exclude other duties as assigned. 

Employment is contingent   upon successful completion of pre-employment screening, which may include a   criminal background check, reference verification, and credential   verification.