Assistant Clinical Professor, Physical Therapy

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r**Assistant Clinical Professor, Physical Therapy**

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rNorthern Arizona University

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r****Special 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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