Associated Faculty-School of Physical Therapy

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences•Yakima, WA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Associated faculty in the School of Physical Therapy are members of the faculty, with responsibilities that are focused on instruction. Associated faculty may be hired per diem or part-time faculty positions at the rank of Lecturer or Assistant Professor, depending on qualifications. The faculty members will be primarily responsible for teaching in the DPT curriculum in their area of clinical expertise. Other activities may include planning, coordinating, grading and managing aspects of DPT courses and curriculum.

Requirements

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 (post-professional 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
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 self-direct workflow
Ability to work with and manage different computer programs and databases
Ability to schedule activities and/or meetings
Ability to use new technologies

Nice To Haves

Academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DSc)
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 preferred (required to be hired at the rank of Assistant Professor)
Evidence of an ongoing or developing record of a scholarly agenda
Prior experience in working with rural and underserved populations
Prior experience in interprofessional education and simulation

Responsibilities

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
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
Understand 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