Assistant​/Associate​/Professor School of Physical Therapy at PNWU; non-tenure

Description
Recruitment Period:12/12/2025
- 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) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.

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 has five health profession programs, including Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Master of Arts in Medical Science, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, and Doctor of Dental Medicine, with one mission: to educate and train healthcare professionals emphasizing service among rural and medically underserved communities throughout the Northwest. The campus continues to expand supporting all of the new programs.

It is truly an excellent time to work for PNWU!

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.

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The PNWU School of Physical Therapy (SOPT) invites applications for open Assistant/Associate/Professor positions in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program. The program seeks contemporary practice expertise and teaching experience in pediatrics/lifespan and neurological physical therapy. 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.

What We Offer

• Opportunities to mentor students in one of two established rural community clinics
• An on-campus applied movement science lab used for patient care and as part of integrated clinical education experiences
• A collaborative environment with opportunities for curriculum development, innovative teaching strategies, service learning, interprofessional collaboration, and contribution to the ongoing evolution of a mission-centric program
• Support for development or maintenance of a research agenda
• Inpatient and outpatient simulation center for simulation-based teaching and learning, including a hospital ward and outpatient medicine rooms
• Thousands of square feet of dedicated learning/lab space
• Active participation in university service, community outreach, student advising, and committee work

Requirements
Required Qualifications:

• Earned doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
• Minimum 3 years of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring in the classroom or clinical setting
• Commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, mutual respect, and team building
• Licensed or eligible for physical therapy licensure in Washington State

Preferred Qualifications:

• A terminal doctoral degree (post-professional doctorate, or DPT) with evidence of other professional qualifications (i.e. ABPTS or other specialty certification, or additional degree)
• Candidates with pediatric experience are strongly encouraged to apply
• Active, developing, or potential research agenda
• 3 years of experience in PT education preferred
• Experience with simulation-based education preferred
• Demonstration of interprofessional collaboration in academic or clinical settings
• Advanced training, teaching, and scholarly activity in area of clinical expertise
• Active engagement in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and community/professional service

PNWU School of Physical Therapy
Our 8-semester, residential DPT program was fully accredited in May 2025 and is rooted in a mission to develop generalist physical therapists who deliver evidence-informed, compassionate, and quality care. Faculty and students are deeply engaged in the university’s vision to revolutionize community health through service, collaboration, innovation, and community impact.

Students and faculty are involved in clinical education experiences throughout the…