AssistantAssociate Professor-School of Occupational Therapy
AssistantAssociate Professor-School of Occupational Therapy
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Job Description
Recruitment Period: 01/27/2025 Until Filled
Status: FullTime 40 hours/week
Start Date: July 1 2025
Salary Information:
Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary$91700Annual Maximum Salary$154000
Associate Professor: Annual Minimum Salary$105400Annual Maximum Salary$177100
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Prorated based on hours/week.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) 3 nonprofit 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 Master of Arts in Medical Science and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. 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 95000 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 Summary:
The Assistant or Associate Professor for the developing Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program will be responsible for teaching in the MSOT curriculum fulfilling a scholarly agenda and participating in professional university and communitybased 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 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 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
Universitywide Essential Functions
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 related to job function and area of expertise
Supervise and mentor student research
Maintaining professional development in area of research
Universitywide 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)
Education:
Required:
Earned doctoral degree or OT Masters 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 OT licensure in Washington State and a minimum of 3 years of practice
Documented expertise in area of teaching as well as delivery method
Preferred:
A terminal doctoral degree (postprofessional doctorate or OTD) with evidence of other professional qualifications (e.g. other specialty certification or additional degree)
Academic doctorate degree (PhD EdD DSc); ABD candidates may be considered
Ability to relocate to Yakima WA
Experience:
Preferred:
Record of service to the profession and/or community
Prior teaching experience in an academic setting
Prior research experience
Prior experience in working with rural and underserved populations
Prior experience in interprofessional education and simulation
Desired 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 selfdirect workflow; ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases; ability to schedule activities and/or meetings; and ability to use new technologies
To ensure full consideration submit:
A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
Detailed curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references
The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.
PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.
Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):
- Health Benefits Medical Dental Vision Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403b with Roth Option
- Paid Holidays
For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.
PNWU is a drugfree workplace equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format or to apply in an alternative format please call Human Resources 509.452.5100.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
