"Open Rank Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Physical Therapy"

Job Summary

The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) Program in the College of Health Science and Public Health Administration at Eastern Washington University (EWU) invites applications for a full-time (9 month) tenure-track faculty appointment at the Assistant, Associate or Full Professor rank to begin August 16, 2026. We desire a team-oriented individual who will collaborate to deliver an excellent educational experience in a student-centered environment. Qualified candidates with all areas of expertise are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants with interest and experience teaching the integumentary system, cardiovascular and pulmonary systems, lifespan development, professional responsibilities and/or introductory examination and intervention skills. Rank will be determined based on experience and qualifications. Senior rank faculty (i.e., associate and full professor) are encouraged to apply.

The DPT Program is located at EWU Spokane, a health sciences campus with modern space and facilities next to downtown Spokane. The Spokane campus is a satellite of EWU’s main campus in Cheney, WA, a short 20-minute drive from Downtown Spokane. Our residential DPT Program is 33 months in length, has 9 full-time faculty members, and admits 38 students each fall. Opportunities for summer teaching may be available. Our longstanding program has been CAPTE accredited for decades. Spokane is the heart of the Inland Northwest, with excellent restaurants, theaters, shopping, skiing, hiking, lakes, and high-quality schools and affordable housing.

The expected salary upon hire is $76,262 (Assistant Professor), $91,576 (Associate Professor) and $116,464 (Full Professor). In addition to the salary the university offers a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, life and disability insurance and retirement. In addition, EWU offers fringe benefits, such as tuition waiver for employees and eligible family members, discounted EWU sports tickets, full access to our campus workout facilities at a minimum fee and free transportation through STA buses. For additional information regarding insurance benefits please see our Benefits page: https://inside.ewu.edu/hr/benefits/insurance/.

Applications are open and accepted until recruitment is closed. Screening for this position will begin January 2, 2026 and will continue until the position is closed.

Required Qualifications

All Ranks:

• State of Washington PT license eligible
• An earned academic doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution (PhD, EdD, DSc, DHSc, or equivalent). ABD candidates will not be considered
• Successful teaching experience in higher education
• 3 years clinical practice experience as a physical therapist
• Current membership in the American Physical Therapy Association
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public

Additional Required Qualifications – Associate Professor

• 6 years experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE accredited entry-level DPT program
• 5 years clinical practice experience as a physical therapist
• Established research agenda and record of scholarship (publications, national presentations, external grant funding)
• Board certification within specialty area, and/or residency or fellowship training
• Experience in academic program administration or other leadership roles
• Experience participating in the CAPTE 10-year reaccreditation process; specifically, contributing to the self-study report (SSR)
• Demonstrated professional involvement at the state or national level
• Active service to the PT profession

Additional Required Qualifications – Professor

• 10 years experience as a core faculty member in a CAPTE accredited entry-level DPT program
• 5 years clinical practice experience as a physical therapist
• Established research agenda and record of scholarship (publications, national presentations, external grant funding)
• Board certification within specialty area, and/or residency or fellowship training
• Experience in academic program administration or other leadership roles
• Experience participating in the CAPTE 10-year reaccreditation process; specifically, contributing to the self-study report (SSR)
• Demonstrated professional involvement at the state or national level
• Active service to the PT profession

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in use of classroom technology
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to apply a responsive and flexible approach that is supportive of the needs including universal access of our students, faculty, staff and the public
• A record of scholarship (publications, national presentations, grants) that identifies a line of research and grantsmanship

Job Duties

Position responsibilities include teaching doctoral-level courses consistent with expertise and department needs, advising DPT students, active participation in research and scholarship activities, and service to the university, community, and profession. A Faculty Activity Plan will be developed by the end of the first semester of the appointment. Additionally, all faculty are expected to: engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning, meet all scheduled classes, plan, organize and inform students of the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading scales, schedule and attend office hours, turn in grades according to established deadlines, advise students on Department, College and University requirements and career opportunities, supervise students in laboratory and simulated learning experiences, collaborate with faculty to design high-quality focused experiential learning activities, and facilitate relevancy between department curriculum and industry needs.

Conditions of Employment

To be considered eligible for appointment into the position, applicants must be available and able to start in the position no later than August 16, 2026. This position, during the course of university employment will be involved in the receipt of, or accountability for, university funds or other items of value... The offer of employment is contingent upon successful completion and passing of a background check prior to beginning employment. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa currently. Sponsorship is not available for this position at this time.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Submit your application materials through our online applications portal provided below. If you are unable to submit through the applicant portal, please contact Human Resources Services at (509) 359-2381. To apply, visit https://jobs.hr.ewu.edu/postings/14293.