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American Association of Blacks in Higher Education

Assistant or Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (Flagstaff)

American Association of Blacks in Higher Education, Flagstaff, Arizona, United States, 86004

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Assistant or Associate Professor, Physical Therapy (Flagstaff) Location: Physical Therapy & Athletic Training Regular/Temporary: Regular Job ID: 608379 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.

About Northern Arizona University 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‑centricism, 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.

Department & College The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program 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 Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) programs – one at the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) and the other on the Flagstaff Mountain campus.

About the Position The NAU Doctor of Physical Therapy Program is at the forefront of Competency and Entrustment‑Based Education (CEBE), a progressive approach designed to meet the diverse and evolving healthcare needs of society. This model integrates learning outcomes and assessments across didactic and clinical education, ensuring graduates are fully prepared for the complexities of contemporary physical therapy practice.

We seek a highly motivated and innovative faculty member who embraces this CEBE paradigm shift and is adept at utilizing technology to enhance health professions education. With a specialized faculty team, we welcome applications from candidates with expertise across all primary areas of physical therapy practice.

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

Responsibilities

Design, deliver, and assess engaging, evidence‑based course content within a Competency and Entrustment‑Based Education 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

Minimum Qualifications: 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 that represents knowledge and skills reflective of current physical therapist practice and healthcare systems

Defined area of scholarship

Minimum Qualifications: 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 that represents knowledge and skills reflective of 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. The position is a Faculty (FAC) role. 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. The Faculty appointment is renewable on a contract basis according to the Conditions of Faculty Service.

Submit Your Application Applications received before May 26, 2025 will receive full consideration.

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

a cover letter highlighting your qualifications for this position;

a curriculum vitae;

names and contact information for three references.

Equal Employment Opportunity Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disabled/Protected Veterans. NAU is responsive to the needs of dual career couples. NAU is an Employer of National Service. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service alumni are encouraged to apply.

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