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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.
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