Associated Faculty-School of Physical Therapy

Recruitment Period: 05/17/2026 - Until Filled

Status:
Per Diem, 0.01 FTE

Hiring Range: $53.00/hour

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.

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.

• 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

• 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:

• Earned doctoral degree or other terminal professional degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by a 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
• Preferred:
  Academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DSc)

Experience:

• 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

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; and ability to use new technologies.

• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 403(b) with Roth Option
• Paid Holidays

PNWU is a drug‑free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution.