Assistant or Associate Professor - Physical Therapy Faculty

The School of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training at Pacific University Oregon invites applications for two 9-month, full-time faculty positions in our entry-level Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program. The academic rank of assistant or associate professor will depend on qualifications and experience of the successful candidate. Both positions are available beginning in the 2022/2023 academic year (August start date).  These are term positions with the opportunity to convert to tenure-track. The Physical Therapy Program is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community through their teaching, scholarship, and service. Applicants should include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.  

Special Position Characteristics:  The successful candidates will be expected to teach in one or more content areas including: a) Neurology, which includes neuroanatomy, neuroscience, and neuromuscular rehabilitation, b) Physiology & Pharmacology, c) Cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, including peripheral vascular conditions, d) Wound care management, including burn care, e) Oncology rehabilitation, f) Therapeutic exercise, and g) Evidence-based practice.

Additional responsibilities include scholarship activities, student advisement, student capstone project direction, curriculum development, service at all levels of the University, and service to the profession. Specific assignments are dependent upon program needs. Candidates must be committed to student-centered education as well as working cooperatively with faculty and staff in the School, College, and University. 

Qualifications: The ideal candidates will have a terminal academic degree (PhD, EdD, DSc) in physical therapy or in a related field. Candidates with a DPT degree will also be considered.  Board certification in a specialty practice area is preferred.

Applicants must have a minimum of 5 years of clinical/professional experience and physical therapists must possess an Oregon Physical Therapist License or be eligible for licensure in Oregon. Prior teaching, research, and service experience is preferred. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  

General Information: The Physical Therapy Program at Pacific University offers education for entry into the profession.  Pacific University is a comprehensive independent university located 18 miles west of Portland, Oregon. The University is comprised of the Colleges of Health Professions, Optometry, Business, Education, and Arts and Sciences that serve approximately 2,000 graduate and 1,900 undergraduate students. The College of Health Professions consists of the Schools of Physical Therapy and Athletic Training, Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Dental Hygiene Studies, Healthcare Administration and Leadership, Graduate Psychology, Pharmacy, and Audiology. 

Application

Please submit applications to: Alice Johnson amjohnson@pacificu.edu

Please include the following:

Letter of interest  Sample of course/teaching evaluations (if available) Current curriculum vitae (CV) Three letters of recommendation

We are dedicated to providing services that are authentic, holistic, equity minded, and responsive. Pacific University continues to develop our equity practices with a particular focus on racial equity.

Studies have shown that candidates that are female and/or BIPOC are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet all of the qualifications they find in the job description. We are seeking the best candidate for the job, and that candidate may be a person who comes from a less traditional background. We encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every minimum qualification described or are unsure if your experience could be considered related experience.

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Pacific University is a small, but diverse learning community, where students thrive in a personal academic environment. Tracing its roots to 1849, when it was chartered as a school for orphans of the Oregon Trail, Pacific has long been devoted to making a difference in the world. Today, students study in a unique combination of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the liberal arts and sciences, business, education, health professions and optometry. Located in Oregon, Pacific serves a diverse population of more than 3,900 students, with campuses in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Eugene and Woodburn. At Pacific University, students and faculty develop close, nurturing relationships that provide an extraordinary educational experience.

Today, students study in a unique combination of undergraduate, graduate and professional programs in the liberal arts and sciences, optometry, education, health professions and business.  Pacific University has campuses in Forest Grove, Hillsboro, Eugene and Woodburn, Ore., as well as an office in Honolulu.  In addition, a variety of Pacific University health and eye clinics throughout the Portland area serve patients and provide students with practical experience.

At Pacific University, students and faculty engage in discovery through close, nurturing relationships that provide extraordinary learning experiences.  International study, service learning, internships and co-curricular activities have been integral parts of the education of nearly 28,000 alumni worldwide who share in the Boxer spirit.

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It is the policy of Pacific University not to discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or religious creed, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military, veteran or Vietnam Era status, or any other protected classification recognized by applicable law, in admission, access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, or any other applicable state or federal law, or city ordinance. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, 2043 College Way, Forest Grove, OR 97116, provost@pacificu.edu. 

Applications review and screening will commence immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.