Associate Professor of Occupational Therapy and Director of NIHC-Interprofessional Practice and Education
Apply NowCompany: Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences
Location: Yakima, WA 98902
Description:
Recruitment Period: 04/02/2025 - Until Filled
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary Information:
Associate Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$105,400-Annual Maximum Salary-$177,100
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.
PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/ .
General Summary:
The Director of NIHC Interprofessional Practice and Education is responsible for overseeing the development, growth, implementation, and assessment, of the interprofessional educational curriculum. Director works closely with PNWU academic programs, the PNWU Simulation Center, and external institutional partners to ensure curricular activities align with accreditation requirements and strategic priorities. The Director works in parallel with the Director of NIHC Operations who manages the NIHC budget, policy and procedure development related NIHC activities, and the delivery of the NICH curricular offerings and program outcomes assessment and reporting. The NIHC Director of Interprofessional Practice and Education reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
The Associate Professor of occupational therapy serves in the MSOT program under the direction of the Dean. The emphasis will be on the development of program objectives, goals, curriculum, policies and assessment including the clinical education component and other duties as assigned by the Dean.
Essential Job Functions:
Administration
Leads the development, implementation, and assessment of the interprofessional education curriculum and faculty and professional development programs on behalf of the NIHC, ensuring content of curricular activities fulfill functional gaps in healthcare delivery and community health needs
Ensures Interprofessional Education (IPE) program components meet or exceed accreditation requirements for all contributing programs
Represents the NIHC at local, regional, and national levels, including conferences, training sessions, and symposiums
Assists the Director of NIHC Operations with annual reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, and alignment with the program's mission and vision
Chairs IPE advisory councils, ensuring effective program management
Supports research and scholarly activities related to IPE
Scholarship of Teaching
Developing course materials in specialized area of expertise including writing course syllabi and developing appropriate instructional methods
Teaching courses assigned in content area of expertise and meeting program standards for student and peer evaluations
Developing and administering student assessments including exams, quizzes, and assignments, as appropriate
Enhancing expertise in teaching content areas through continuing education, practice, and using current literature in teaching content
Participating in ongoing curriculum and program assessment
Meeting all classes as scheduled; reporting final grades at the designated time; having an appropriate number of office hours
Maintaining licensure and certification as appropriate
University and Community Service/Clinical Practice
Advising students
Assisting in the recruitment and admissions of students
Attending school/college events including student orientation and commencement exercises
Performing committee assignments at the school/college and university level
Performing community service
May be required to maintain clinical practice as appropriate
Professional Growth, Scholarly, and Creative Activities
Engage in scholarly activity and maintain an active research agenda
Supervise and mentor student research
Maintaining professional development in area of research Engage in scholarly activity and maintain an active research agenda
Supervise and mentor student research
Maintaining professional development in area of research
University-wide Essential Functions
Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
Conducts self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU
Other duties as assigned (perform and report on any other reassigned duties for the program)
Requirements
Education:
Required:
Earned doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
Licensed or eligible for OT licensure in Washington State and a minimum of 3 years of practice
Preferred:
Additional professional qualifications (e.g., other specialty certification, or additional degree)
Academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DSc); ABD candidates may be considered
Experience:
Required:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in an academic setting
Documented expertise in area of teaching as well as delivery method
Record of scholarly productivity commiserate with the level of Associate Professor
Record of institutional and professional service commiserate with the level of Associate Professor
Documented expertise in area of teaching as well as delivery method
Preferred:
Knowledge of business management and fiscal practices
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Skill in effective communication (both written and oral); skill in public speaking; skill in independent decision making; skill in problem solving; skill in performing variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; knowledge of administrative procedures and practices; and knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques
To ensure full consideration submit:
A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
Detailed curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references
The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.
PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.
Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE) :
For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.
PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary Information:
Associate Professor: Annual Minimum Salary-$105,400-Annual Maximum Salary-$177,100
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Arts in Medical Science, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually with plans to develop other programs and/or colleges. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.
PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/ .
General Summary:
The Director of NIHC Interprofessional Practice and Education is responsible for overseeing the development, growth, implementation, and assessment, of the interprofessional educational curriculum. Director works closely with PNWU academic programs, the PNWU Simulation Center, and external institutional partners to ensure curricular activities align with accreditation requirements and strategic priorities. The Director works in parallel with the Director of NIHC Operations who manages the NIHC budget, policy and procedure development related NIHC activities, and the delivery of the NICH curricular offerings and program outcomes assessment and reporting. The NIHC Director of Interprofessional Practice and Education reports directly to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost.
The Associate Professor of occupational therapy serves in the MSOT program under the direction of the Dean. The emphasis will be on the development of program objectives, goals, curriculum, policies and assessment including the clinical education component and other duties as assigned by the Dean.
Essential Job Functions:
Administration
Leads the development, implementation, and assessment of the interprofessional education curriculum and faculty and professional development programs on behalf of the NIHC, ensuring content of curricular activities fulfill functional gaps in healthcare delivery and community health needs
Ensures Interprofessional Education (IPE) program components meet or exceed accreditation requirements for all contributing programs
Represents the NIHC at local, regional, and national levels, including conferences, training sessions, and symposiums
Assists the Director of NIHC Operations with annual reporting, strategic planning, budgeting, and alignment with the program's mission and vision
Chairs IPE advisory councils, ensuring effective program management
Supports research and scholarly activities related to IPE
Scholarship of Teaching
Developing course materials in specialized area of expertise including writing course syllabi and developing appropriate instructional methods
Teaching courses assigned in content area of expertise and meeting program standards for student and peer evaluations
Developing and administering student assessments including exams, quizzes, and assignments, as appropriate
Enhancing expertise in teaching content areas through continuing education, practice, and using current literature in teaching content
Participating in ongoing curriculum and program assessment
Meeting all classes as scheduled; reporting final grades at the designated time; having an appropriate number of office hours
Maintaining licensure and certification as appropriate
University and Community Service/Clinical Practice
Advising students
Assisting in the recruitment and admissions of students
Attending school/college events including student orientation and commencement exercises
Performing committee assignments at the school/college and university level
Performing community service
May be required to maintain clinical practice as appropriate
Professional Growth, Scholarly, and Creative Activities
Engage in scholarly activity and maintain an active research agenda
Supervise and mentor student research
Maintaining professional development in area of research Engage in scholarly activity and maintain an active research agenda
Supervise and mentor student research
Maintaining professional development in area of research
University-wide Essential Functions
Understands accreditation standards and expectations specific to the department and adheres to policies and procedures to meet or exceed such standards
Conducts self appropriately and consistently in accordance with the philosophy and mission of PNWU
Other duties as assigned (perform and report on any other reassigned duties for the program)
Requirements
Education:
Required:
Earned doctoral degree awarded by an institution that is accredited by a regional accrediting body recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (USDE)
Licensed or eligible for OT licensure in Washington State and a minimum of 3 years of practice
Preferred:
Additional professional qualifications (e.g., other specialty certification, or additional degree)
Academic doctorate degree (PhD, EdD, DSc); ABD candidates may be considered
Experience:
Required:
A minimum of 5 years of experience in an academic setting
Documented expertise in area of teaching as well as delivery method
Record of scholarly productivity commiserate with the level of Associate Professor
Record of institutional and professional service commiserate with the level of Associate Professor
Documented expertise in area of teaching as well as delivery method
Preferred:
Knowledge of business management and fiscal practices
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Skill in effective communication (both written and oral); skill in public speaking; skill in independent decision making; skill in problem solving; skill in performing variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; knowledge of administrative procedures and practices; and knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques
To ensure full consideration submit:
A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
Detailed curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references
The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.
PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.
Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE) :
- Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403b with Roth Option
- Paid Holidays
For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.
PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.