Assistant/Associate/Professor in the School of Physical Therapy at PNWU (non-tenure, open rank)

Description

Recruitment Period: 01/02/2025 - Until Filled

Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week)

Salary Information:

Assistant Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$91,700-Annual Maximum Salary-$154,000

Associate Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$105,400-Annual Maximum Salary-$177,100

Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$121,300-Annual Maximum Salary-$203,700

Commensurate with qualifications and experience

Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit 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 95,000 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 https://www.visityakima.com/. 

The PNWU School of Physical Therapy (SOPT) invites applications for open positions of Assistant/Associate/Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. The program seeks contemporary practice expertise and teaching experience in motor control/pediatrics or applied neuroscience/adult neuro rehab environments; other areas of contemporary expertise will also be considered. Additional responsibilities will include participating in ongoing curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation; teaching assigned courses; advising and mentoring students; establishing and maintaining a record of research and scholarly activity; providing community service; and participating in program and university committees as appropriate. Academic rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

· DPT with board certification or terminal academic degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc.); all-but-dissertation status will be considered

· Clinical experience (minimum of 3 years) as a physical therapist

· Demonstrated excellence in teaching

· Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI)

· Eligible for physical therapist licensure in the State of Washington

Preferred Qualifications:

· Academic doctorate degree (Ph.D., Ed.D., D.Sc.)

· Active research agenda and the desire to expand research expertise

· Experience using simulation as an education strategy

· Experience with interprofessional education

· At least 3 years of teaching experience in PT education

· Ability to collaborate with various professionals within a university and clinical/community setting

· Advanced clinical training in area of expertise with demonstrated teaching and scholarship in chosen area

· Professional association engagement and commitment to professional and community service

· Knowledge of CAPTE requirements and curriculum development

PNWU School of Physical Therapy

The SOPT is student-focused, patient-centered, collaborative, and dynamic learning environment that centers around PNWU’s established culture of interprofessional collaboration, compassion, innovation, and social responsibility, resulting in a new wave of physical therapist capable of revolutionizing the health of our communities.

The SOPT is housed in a brand-new 28,000 sq. ft. building with classroom, study, faculty, and staff office spaces. We share many resources at PNWU with other programs including a large auditorium, multiple lecture rooms, orthopedic principles and practice lab, cadaver dissection lab, and high-tech simulation center. The campus is slated for an additional 80,000 sq ft Student Learning Center (SLC) building with expanded clinical learning and student spaces.

The SOPT Center for Applied Movement Science (CAMS) is a research, teaching, and pro bono treatment lab (1,860 sq ft) with a full range of brand-new state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment. The SOPT will host two pro-bono clinics for students and faculty to support our communities most vulnerable populations. It is truly an excellent time to work for PNWU!

The CAMS lab has the following resources:

• Bioness Vector Gait and Support System dynamic body weight support with 25-foot track
• Bertec Computerized Dynamic Posturography/Immersive Virtual Reality (CDP/IVR) System for balance assessment and training
• MediTouch BalanceTutorTM perturbation treadmill with medial/lateral and forward/backward perturbation capability with force plate, IMUs, and interactive balance gaming
• Protokinetics ZenoTM Walkway 26-foot gait analysis system
• Noraxon myoMOTIONTM Ultium 3D IMU portable motion capture system with video and EMG sync capability
• Noraxon myoMUSCLETM Ultium wireless electromyography (EMG) system with internal IMUs
• Bioness L300Go Plus functional electrical stimulation for foot drop and thigh weakness
• Bertec Vision Advantage (BVA) vestibular ocular reflex and gaze stability testing
• Bertec COBALTTM concussion screening/management and athlete balance system
• MicroMedical RealEyesTM 505 Video Frenzel goggle system
• Mobility Research LiteGait® with Smart BiSymTM automatic body weight support adjustment, GaitKeeperTM Treadmill with GaitSensTM gait analysis system
• BTE PrimusRS multiple resistance (Isotonic, Isometric, Isokinetic, CPM) rehabilitation system

The DPT program recently received Candidate for Accreditation status by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE). The curriculum is grounded in our mission and designed to produce a reflective generalist who offers evidence-informed quality care, in a compassionate and professional manner, as a competent member of the interprofessional team in rural and medically underserved communities. The first cohort will begin matriculation August 2022.

Visit our website at https://www.pnwu.edu/academics/school-of-physical-therapy/

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 drug-free 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.

Salary : $91,700 - $203,700