Assistant or Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (Flagstaff) - Northern Arizona University : Job Details

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This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position located at the Flagstaff Mountain campus in our residential Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program.

Northern Arizona University serves nearly 30,000 students across Flagstaff and statewide, offering a blend of on-campus and online education. Located at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff is a vibrant mountain town with four seasons and a rich cultural scene.

The DPT program is housed within the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training in the College of Health and Human Services. It emphasizes innovative, competency-based education to prepare students for modern healthcare challenges.

• Design, deliver, and assess evidence-based courses within a competency and entrustment framework.
• Participate in program assessment, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Engage in service at the program, department, college, and university levels.
• Develop and pursue a scholarly agenda.
• Stay current with professional advancements and incorporate them into teaching and scholarship.
• Support the mission and vision of NAU and the Department of Physical Therapy.

For Assistant Professor:

• Eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Arizona.
• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) from an accredited institution in a related field.
• Minimum of three years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice.

For Associate Professor:

• Same licensure and degree requirements as above.
• Minimum of five years of full-time academic experience within physical therapy.