Associated Faculty-School of Physical Therapy
Associated Faculty-School of Physical Therapy
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Job Description
Recruitment Period: 04/08/2025 Until Filled
Status: Per Diem 0.01 FTE
Hiring Range: $53.00/hour
Start Date: 07/01/2025
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 Doctor of Dental Medicine 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 fivestate region.
PNWU is located in Yakima WA a city of approximately 95000 located in the southcentral 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 School of Physical Therapy is seeking applications for parttime teaching faculty positions at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor depending on qualifications to teach pelvic health content for the DPT program.
Essential Job Functions:
Primary responsibility is teaching however Associated faculty are also involved in curricular development and assessment for the program as related to their content expertise. Additional responsibilities may include meeting with students outside of class curriculum development/input service at the school level and community outreach. Specific assignments are dependent upon department needs. Outcomes assessment and service learning are important components of the university curriculum. The successful candidate will be expected to work cooperatively with faculty and staff in the school university and community.
PNWUDPT 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:
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
Service
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
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 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 (postprofessional 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 (required to be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor)
Evidence of an ongoing or developing record of a scholarly agenda or strong potential for one
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
Hourly
