Open Rank Clinical Professor, Physical Therapy (Flagstaff)

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r**Open Rank Clinical Professor, Physical Therapy (Flagstaff)**

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r**Location:** Physical Thrpy & Athletic Trng

r**Regular/Temporary:** Regular

r**Job ID:** 608110

r**Full/Part Time:** Full-Time

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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.

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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 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-centrism, 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.

For more about inclusive excellence at NAU, visit the [Center for

Inclusive Excellence and

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About the Department/College

This is a 12-month non-tenure-track position to join our accredited

Competency and Entrustment-Based Education Doctor of Physical Therapy

(DPT) Program in Flagstaff. NAU DPT consists of one hybrid program and

two residential programs, one at the Phoenix Bioscience Core (PBC) and

the other on the Flagstaff Mountain campus. With our new Elevating

Excellence Strategic Roadmap, Northern Arizona University is on a

mission to transform lives and enrich communities. We aim to become 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. NAU is committed to

educating, supporting, and empowering learners from all backgrounds,

identities, and lived experiences to reach their full potential and

contribute to a more just, equitable, inclusive, prosperous, and

sustainable future. The Department of Physical Therapy and Athletic

Training is in the College of Health and Human Services (CHHS). The NAU

DPT Program is a key part of NAU New Economy Initiative to prepare more

DPT learners to stay in Arizona and work to address the health

disparities in the state. For this initiative to be successful, the DPT

Program partners with our community and academic partners to remove

barriers and increase access to physical therapist education programs.

About the Position

The Northern Arizona University (NAU) Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)

Program is a leader in Competency and Entrustment-Based Education (CEBE)

to meet the diverse and 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.

The NAU DPT Program seeks a candidate wh se professional experiences

support this paradigm shift and the use of technology reflective of the

future of health professions education. This is a 12-month

non-tenure-track positions in the residential Flagstaff program. The

breadth and depth of our current faculty allows a review of candidate

applications from all key areas of practice. The anticipated start date

is July 1st, 2025.

Responsibilities Include:

Curriculum Development: Design and implement curriculum content for the

physical therapy program.

Teaching: Deliver lectures, lead discussions, and provide hands-on

learning experiences to students.

Research: Conduct scholarly research activities, publish findings in

peer-reviewed journals, and participate in research collaborations

within the field.

Mentorship: Provide guidance and mentorship to students, fostering their

professional growth.

Clinical Practice: Demonstrate clinical skills related to

neurophysiological and primary care practice, integrating real-world

experiences into educational programs.

Collaboration: Engage in interdisciplinary collaborations with

colleagues and healthcare professionals to advance knowledge and

practice in the field.

Professional Development: Stay updated on advancements in areas of

clinical expertise, teaching methodologies, and evidence-base