Special Information

• Position is a 12-month non-tenured Assistant Clinical Professor, located 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 our 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; however, the preference is for a candidate with acute/subacute or cardiopulmonary physical therapy experience.

The anticipated start date is May 1st, 2026.

This is a 12-month non-tenured Assistant Clinical Professor faculty position to join our residential program 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.
• Contemporary expertise in physical therapy beyond musculoskeletal and orthopedic care.
• Record of effective clinical or academic teaching.

*A combination of related education, experience, and training may be used as an equivalent to the above Minimum Qualifications.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience in use of technology.

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
• Knowledge of current trends in higher education and demographic trends.

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 the graduate levels.
• Advocates for faculty, staff, and students in the department.
• Recruits, advises, and coaches/mentors graduate students.
• Teaches and works effectively with members at all levels of the University.
• Works in a collaborative environment with faculty, staff, and students.

Compensation

Commensurate with experience. Annual salary commensurate with candidate's qualifications and related experience.

Pre-Employment Check

Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, an employment history verification and a degree verification (in some cases) prior to employment. You may also be required to complete a fingerprint background check. Also, as an employer in the state of Arizona, NAU is required to participate in the federal E-Verify program that assists employers with verifying new employees' right to work in the United States.

This position has been identified as a safety/security sensitive position. Therefore, per AZ Revised Statute, Northern Arizona University requires satisfactory results for the following: a criminal background investigation, employment history investigation, degree verification (in some cases) and fingerprinting. If you are applying for a job that requires a CDL, you will be required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse and adhere to the clearinghouse requirements.

Notice of Availability of the Annual Fire and Security Report

Each year Northern Arizona University releases an Annual Security Report. The report is a result of a federal law known as the Clery Act. The report includes Clery reportable crime statistics for the three most recent completed calendar years and discloses procedures, practices and programs NAU uses to keep students and employees safe including how to report crimes or other emergencies occurring on campus. In addition, the Fire Safety Report is combined with the Annual Security Report for the NAU Flagstaff Mountain Campus as this campus has on-campus student housing. This report discloses fire safety policies and procedures related to on-campus student housing and statistics for fires that occurred in those facilities. If you would like a free paper copy of the report, please contact the NAUPD Records Department at (928) 523-8884 or by visiting the department at 525 E. Pine Knoll Drive in Flagstaff.

Immigration Support/Sponsorship

Northern Arizona University will not provide any U.S. immigration support or sponsorship for this position.

Submit your Application

Vacancy will remain open until filled. Applications received before the deadline shown above will receive full consideration.

To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply" button on this page.

Application must include (saved as PDF and/or Word documents):
1. a cover letter highlighting your particular qualifications for this position;
2. a curriculum vitae; and
3. names and contact information for three references.

Please do not include any other documents as they will not be considered.

If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process, please contact the Disability Resources Office at 928-523-8773, DR@nau.edu, or PO Box 5633, Flagstaff AZ 86011.