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rAssistant Clinical Professor, Physical Therapy
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rNorthern Arizona University
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rSpecial Information
- 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.
- Position based in Phoenix, Arizona.
About the Department/College
The Northern Arizona University (NAU) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
Program is a leader in Competency and Entrustment-Based Education (CEBE)
to meet 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. This is a 12-month non-tenured Assistant Clinical
Professor faculty position to join the residential program in Phoenix,
Arizona.
About the Position
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. The breadth and depth of our
current faculty allow a review of candidate applications from all key
areas of practice.
The anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. Position based in Phoenix,
Arizona.
Responsibilities Include
- Curriculum: Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum content,
assessments, and learning experiences to ensure alignment with
program competencies, entrustable professional activities (EPAs),
and accreditation standards.
- Learning facilitation: Intentional guidance of learners through
learning experiences, reflection, and feedback to support
progression competence and entrustment.
- Assessment: Design, implement and evaluate formative and summative
assessments to measure progressive competence, offering constructive
feedback to support individual progress and continuous program
improvement.
- Research: Conduct, publish, and present scholarly research; actively
contribute to collaborative research initiatives within the
discipline.
- Coaching and Mentorship: Guide and mentor clinical partners and
learners to support their didactic, clinical, and professional
growth.
- Clinical Practice: Demonstrate and integrate advanced clinical
skills, bridging theory and real-world application between
educational and clinical practice settings.
- Collaboration: Build and maintain purposeful alliances with
colleagues, clinical partners, and community stakeholders to advance
practice and scholarship.
- Professional Development: Engage in ongoing learning to remain
current with advances in clinical expertise, teaching strategies,
and evidence-based practices that enhance a competency and
entrustment-based education curriculum and research.
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) degree from an accredited
institution.
- Eligible for licensure as a physical therapist in Arizona within 3
months of hire.
- Minimum of three years of full-time post-licensure clinical
practice.
- Demonstrate contemporary expertise in physical therapy.
- Record of effective clinical or academic teaching.
Preferred Qualifications
- Terminal academic doctoral degree (i.e. PhD, EdD, DSc) from an
accredited institution in a field related to physical therapy.
- Board certification within specialty areas.
- Academic experience within a physical therapist education program.
- Experience, and/or desire to work in a competency-based education
framework.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Knowledge
- Knowledge of the needs related to public education.
- Knowledge of learning management system.
- Knowledge of instructional design, effective pedagogy, team
teaching, and innovative learning methodologies.
- Knowledge of best practices in teaching and learning in traditional
and hybrid classroom environments.
- Knowledge of online course development and delivery.
- Knowledge of current trends in higher education and demographic
trends.
- Knowledge of strategic planning, budget development, fiscal
planning, and management techniques.
- Knowledge of effective supervisory and leadership practices.
Skills
- Program development skills.
- Effective leadership and active listening skills.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
Abilities
Communicates effectively.
Develops and maintains good working relationships.
Facilitates learning in multiple modalities.
Offers content courses to augment department curriculum at both the
undergraduate and graduate levels.
Teaches a wide variety of courses.
Advocates for faculty, staff, and students in the department.
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