Assistant Clinical Professor, Physical Therapy

Location: Physical Thrpy & Athletic Trng

Regular/Temporary: Regular

Job ID: 608110

Full/Part Time: Full-Time

Workplace Culture

NAU aims to be the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond.

https://nau.edu/president/strategic-plan/

About NAU

Northern Arizona University serves almost 30,000 students. We are a vibrant community, with 21,000 students in Flagstaff—the home of our largest campus—and the remainder online or at our 20+ statewide locations. Our institution has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.

Committed to an inclusive university environment, NAU has all the benefits of a large institution with a personal touch. We carefully balance teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members. Supporting our core value of student-centrism, NAU's faculty members promote learning and help students reach academic milestones.

Flagstaff is an outdoorsy mountain town with four seasons and a thriving cultural scene. Located at 7,000 feet, Flagstaff houses 70,000 people and sits at the base of the sacred San Francisco Peaks.

For more about inclusive excellence at NAU, visit the https://in.nau.edu/center-for-university-access-and-inclusion/.

About the Department/College

This is a 12-month non-tenure-track position to join our accredited Competency and Entrustment-Based Education Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program in Flagstaff. NAU DPT consists of one hybrid program and two residential programs, one at the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) and the other on the Flagstaff Mountain campus. With our new Elevating Excellence Strategic Roadmap, Northern Arizona University is on a mission to transform lives and enrich communities. We aim to become the nation's preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact by delivering equitable postsecondary value in Arizona and beyond. NAU is committed to educating, supporting, and empowering learners from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to reach their full potential and contribute to a more just, equitable, inclusive, prosperous, and sustainable future. The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training is in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The NAU DPT Program is a key part of NAU New Economy Initiative to prepare more DPT learners to stay in Arizona and work to address the health disparities in the state. For this initiative to be successful, the DPT Program partners with our community and academic partners to remove barriers and increase access to physical therapist education programs.

About the Position

The Northern Arizona University (NAU) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program is a leader in Competency and Entrustment-Based Education (CEBE) to meet the diverse and evolving health needs of society. A CEBE approach seamlessly aligns outcomes and assessment processes throughout a curriculum of didactic and clinical education courses to prepare graduates for the demands of physical therapy clinical practice. The NAU DPT Program consists of one hybrid program and two residential programs located in Phoenix and Flagstaff.

The NAU DPT Program seeks a candidate whose professional experiences support this paradigm shift and the use of technology reflective of the future of health professions education. This is a 12-month non-tenure-track positions in the residential Flagstaff program. The breadth and depth of our current faculty allows a review of candidate applications from all key areas of practice. The anticipated start date is July 1st, 2025.

Responsibilities Include:

• Curriculum Development: Design and implement curriculum content for the physical therapy program.
• Teaching: Deliver lectures, lead discussions, and provide hands-on learning experiences to students.
• Research: Conduct scholarly research activities, publish findings in peer-reviewed journals, and participate in research collaborations within the field.
• Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to students, fostering their professional growth.
• Clinical Practice: Demonstrate clinical skills related to neurophysiological and primary care practice, integrating real-world experiences into educational programs.
• Collaboration: Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations with colleagues and healthcare professionals to advance knowledge and practice in the field.
• Professional Development: Stay updated on advancements in areas of clinical expertise, teaching methodologies, and evidence-based practices to enhance teaching and research efforts.
• Assessment: Evaluate student performance, assess learning outcomes, and provide feedback to support student progress and program improvement.

This position is an on-site position which requires the incumbent to complete their work primarily at an NAU site, campus, or facility with or without accommodation. Opportunities for remote work are rare.

12 month, non-tenure track, full time position, starting July 2025 in Flagstaff Moutain Campus.

Minimum Qualifications

• Entry-level doctoral degree in physical therapy (DPT) from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice.
• Contemporary expertise in a variety of clinical and foundational content areas.
• Record of effective clinical or academic teaching.
• Eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Arizona.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal academic doctoral degree (i.e. PhD, EdD, DSc) from an accredited institution in a field related to physical therapy.
• Specialty certification.
• Academic experience within a physical therapist education program.
• Experience, and/or desire to work in a competency-based education framework.
• Experience in use of technology.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

A faculty member entrusted with teaching and conducting scholarly activities in various areas of a physical therapy curriculum require a deep understanding of foundational concepts related to physical therapists as first contact providers. The faculty member must have content expertise, along with a strong grasp of evidence-based practice in clinical care settings across the lifespan and should possess research acumen to contribute to scholarly activities and curriculum development in these specialized fields. Crucial skills include effective teaching methods, clinical proficiency, and clear communication to engage students and contribute to research endeavors. The faculty member should demonstrate critical thinking abilities, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, and exhibit a commitment to continuous learning to advance the knowledge and practice of physical therapy effectively.

Compensation & Benefits

Commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

This is a Faculty (FAC) position. NAU offers an excellent benefit package including generous health, dental and vision insurance; participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) or the Optional Retirement Program (ORP); sick leave accruals and 10 holidays per year; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. More information on benefits at NAU is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/. Faculty are hired on a contract basis, renewable according to terms of the https://nau.edu/university-policy-library/conditions-of-faculty-service/. Employees offered a position will be eligible for state health plans (including NAU's BCBS Plan). Employees will have 31 days from date of hire to enroll in benefits, and their benefits will then be effective the first day of the pay period following their completed enrollment. If a new employee chooses the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) retirement option, participation in the ASRS Plan (and the long-term disability coverage that accompanies it) will begin on the first of the pay period following 183 days of employment. New employees who choose to participate in the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP; an alternative to the ASRS plan) will begin to participate on the first day of the pay period following election. The long-term disability plan that accompanies the ORP will begin on the first day of the pay period following election. More information about NAU benefits is available at the NAU https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

Pre-Employment Check

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements. Additionally, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States. Finally, each year Northern Arizona University releases an https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/.. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the https://in.nau.edu/police-department/annual-security-and-fire-safety-reports/. is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Suppt/Sponsorship

NAU will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

FLSA Status

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and therefore will not earn overtime or compensatory time for additional time worked.

Submit Your Application

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before November 25, 2024 will receive full consideration.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button at the end of the job description (if viewing this position through the NAU HR website). Otherwise, to view the original post and to apply, proceed to http://nau.jobs, follow the 'Current Openings' link, locate vacancy 608110, and then "Apply" at the bottom of the page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):

• a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
• a curriculum vitae; and
• names and contact information for three references.
Please do not include any other documents.

If you need assistance completing your application there are instructions available on the https://in.nau.edu/human-resources/employment-application-instructions/ or in person in the Human Resources Department located in Building 91 on the NAU Campus - on the corner of Beaver and DuPont Streets.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, http://[email protected], or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Northern Arizona University is a committed Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Institution. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.

https://in.nau.edu/Human-Resources/Posters-Required-by-Law/

NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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