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

Title & Location

Assistant/Associate/Professor (non‑tenure, open rank) – School of Physical Therapy, Yakima, WA.

The School of Physical Therapy at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) offers a Doctor of Physical Therapy program rooted in a mission to develop generalist practitioners who provide evidence‑informed, compassionate care. Faculty and students engage in regional clinical education across seven of eight semesters, including clinics at Yakima Union Gospel Mission and the Yakima Neighborhood Health Clinic.

Full‑time (40 hours per week). Recruitment period: 03/12/2026 – Until Filled.

Annual salary ranges:
Assistant Professor $91,700–$154,000;
Associate Professor $105,400–$177,100;
Professor $121,300–$203,700. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

PNWU does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Additional responsibilities 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.
• Participating in program and university committees as appropriate.

• Earned doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience as a licensed physical therapist.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching and mentoring in classroom or clinical settings.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of belonging, mutual respect, and team building.
• Licensed or eligible for physical‑therapy licensure in Washington State.

• Terminal doctoral degree (post‑professional doctorate, DPT) with additional professional qualifications such as ABPTS or other specialty certification.
• Academic doctorate (Ph.D., Ed.D.,
  
  D.Sc.) preferred.
• Active, developing, or potential research agenda.
• At least 3 years of experience in physical‑therapy education.
• Experience with simulation‑based education.
• Demonstrated interprofessional collaboration in academic or clinical settings.
• Advanced training, teaching, and scholarly activity in an area of clinical expertise.
• Active engagement in the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) and community/professional service.

The School of Physical Therapy houses an on‑campus Center for Applied Movement Science (CAMS) equipped with:

• Bioness Vector Gait and Support System
• Bertec Computerized Dynamic Posturography/Immersive Virtual Reality (CDP/IVR) System
• Medi Touch Balance Tutor perturbation treadmill
• Protokinetics Zeno Walkway 26‑foot gait analysis system
• Noraxon myoMOTION Ultium 3D IMU motion capture system
• Noraxon myoMUSCLE Ultium wireless EMG system
• Bioness L300
  
  Go Plus functional electrical stimulation
• Bertec Vision Advantage vestibular ocular reflex testing
• Bertec COBA concussion screening and balance system
• Micro Medical Real Eyes 505 Video Frenzel goggle system
• Mobility Research Lite Gait with Smart BiSym automatic body‑weight support adjustment, Gait Keeper Treadmill
• BTE PrimusRS multiple resistance rehabilitation system
• Meta Quest 3S Virtual Reality system

• Health benefits – medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• Paid time off
• 403b retirement plan with Roth option
• Paid holidays

PNWU is a drug‑free workplace, equal‑opportunity employer, and educational institution. We do not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.