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Assistant Professor-School of Occupational Therapy (FOR PNWU EMPLOYEES ONLY)

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Yakima, WA - USA

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Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Parttime
Description

Recruitment Period: 05/19/2025 Until Filled

Status: PartTime 20 hours/week

Salary Information:

Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary$45853.60Annual Maximum Salary$77001.60

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 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:

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences is seeking to hire a parttime (.5 ) Assistant Professor for the Master of Science in Occupational Therapy (MSOT) program. The Assistant Professor will be responsible for teaching research courses in the MSOT curriculum fulfilling a scholarly agenda and participating in professional university and programbased 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


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


Professional Growth Scholarly and Creative Activities

Engage in scholarly activity related to job function and area of expertise

Contribute to the supervision and mentorship of student research

Engage in 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 Masters degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)


Experience:

Prior experience mentoring graduate health sciences students in the conduct of research

Record of service to the profession and/or community

Prior teaching experience in an academic setting

Prior experience working with rural and underserved populations


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 solve problems 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):

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.

Employment Type

Part-Time

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