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Mundelein Elementary School District 75

Assistant or Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (Flagstaff)

Mundelein Elementary School District 75, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86004

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Overview Assistant or Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (Flagstaff)

Location: Physical Thrpy & Athletic Trng

Regular/Temporary: Regular • Job ID: 608379 • Full/Part Time: Full-Time

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 the benefits of a large institution with a personal touch. We balance teaching, scholarship, and service for faculty members, promoting student-centered learning.

About the Department/College The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program at NAU is housed within the Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The DPT Program offers one hybrid and two residential DPT programs—one at the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) and the other on the Flagstaff Mountain campus.

As part of NAU's New Economy Initiative, the DPT Program collaborates with community, clinical, and academic partners to increase access to physical therapy education and prepare a workforce for the evolving healthcare landscape.

Position Overview The NAU DPT Program operates under a Competency and Entrustment-Based Education (CEBE) model, integrating learning outcomes and assessments across didactic and clinical education. The program seeks a highly motivated faculty member who embraces the CEBE paradigm and can leverage technology to enhance health professions education. Applications are welcome from candidates with expertise across all primary areas of physical therapy practice.

Responsibilities

Design, deliver, and assess engaging, evidence-based course content within a CEBE framework

Participate in program assessment, accreditation activities, and continuous quality improvement processes

Attend program, department, college, and university meetings and serve on assigned committees

Engage in institutional and professional service

Develop a scholarly agenda

Remain current with professional advancements and integrate relevant developments into teaching and scholarship

Support and promote the mission and vision of the institution and the physical therapy department

This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty position located in our residential Flagstaff DPT program at the Flagstaff Mountain campus.

Minimum Qualifications For Assistant Professor:

Eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Arizona

Academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) from an accredited institution in a field related to physical therapy

Minimum of three years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience

Contemporary expertise reflecting current physical therapist practice and healthcare systems

Defined area of scholarship

For Associate Professor:

Eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Arizona

Academic doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) from an accredited institution in a field related to physical therapy

Minimum of three years of full-time post-licensure clinical practice experience

Minimum of five years of full-time academic experience within a physical therapist education program

Contemporary expertise reflecting current physical therapist practice and healthcare systems

Defined area of scholarship with a record of dissemination

Service at the institution/program and professional levels

Previous or current academic appointment at rank, or academic record equivalent to an associate professor at NAU

Preferred Qualifications

Advanced clinical specialty certification

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Demonstrate contemporary knowledge and skills reflective of current physical therapist practice and healthcare systems

Utilize evidence-based practice and research methods

Assess and provide feedback to learners

Ability to coach learners

Use of technology in education

Collaboration with academic and/or clinical colleagues

Engage in continuous professional development

Compensation & Benefits Commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience. NAU offers an excellent benefits package including health, dental and vision insurance; retirement options; sick leave; holidays; and tuition reduction for employees and qualified family members. See the NAU HR benefits page for details.

Additional Information Pre-Employment Check: NAU requires background checks and degree verification as applicable. Employment may be subject to E-Verify. Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports are available to review.

Immigration Sponsorship: NAU will not provide U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

FLSA Status: Exempt

How to Apply Applications received before May 26, 2025 will receive full consideration. To apply, follow the instructions on the NAU HR site or view the original post at nau.jobs. Job ID 608379.

Application materials (saved as PDF/Word): cover letter, curriculum vitae, and three references. Do not include other documents.

Equal Employment Opportunity: Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Protected Veterans. NAU is an EEO employer. Know Your Rights Poster. NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

If you need assistance with your application or reasonable accommodations, contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773 or DR@nau.edu.

To apply, visit the HR portal or the NAU jobs site for vacancy 608379.

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