Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Open Ranks)

Western University of Health Sciences; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a transformative educational environment at a leading university dedicated to humanistic health care education. As an Assistant/Associate/Full Professor, you will play a vital role in shaping the future of health sciences. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to innovative teaching and research while fostering a collaborative and supportive atmosphere for students and faculty alike. Nestled in the scenic Willamette Valley, you will enjoy a balance of rural and urban living, making this an ideal location for those who value community and nature. If you are passionate about education and making a difference in the lives of students, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive Salaries

Generous Paid Time Off

Insurance Plans

Retirement Benefits

Flexible Benefits

Qualifications

• Seeking candidates with a terminal clinical or academic degree.
• Experience in teaching and clinical settings is essential.

Responsibilities

• Teaching and curriculum support for students in the program.
• Engaging in scholarship through presentations and publications.

Skills

Teaching Experience

Clinical Experience

Expertise in Rehabilitation Sciences

Curriculum Development

Scholarly Agenda

Education

Terminal Clinical Degree (DPT)

Terminal Academic Degree (PhD, EdD, DSc)

Tools

Teaching Tools

Research Tools

Job description

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Open Ranks)

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.

At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.

Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

Position Title: Assistant/Associate/Full Professor (Open Ranks)

Position Control Number: F02386

Type of Position: Faculty

Position Status: Full-time

Campus: Western University Campus-Lebanon, OR

Department: 16041-DPT- Doctor of Phys. Therapy-Oregon

Job Summary: Three, Full time, 12-month, Tenure or Non-Tenure Track Open Rank faculty positions. Review of applications will begin December 1, 2024 and continue until all positions are filled. Negotiable start date as early as February 2025.

Nestled in the scenic Willamette Valley, the College of Health Sciences- Northwest is centrally located one hour from the coast, one hour from the mountains, and one hour from Portland. It is the ideal location for anyone interested in rural-outdoor living, with easy access to urban life.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The college is seeking an optimal match between individual qualifications and assessed ability to contribute to the College’s mission. The mission of the College of Health Sciences Northwest is to follow a humanistic tradition; to cultivate scholarly enquiry, clinical excellence, and compassionate leadership in our graduates; and to train innovative, evidence-based practitioners who will enhance the health, well-being, and quality of life in all people, especially the underserved.

All qualified candidates will be considered. Rank (Assistant Professor/Associate Professor/Full Professor) will be determined based on the College of Health Sciences’ Faculty Guidelines.

Required Qualifications:

1. A terminal clinical degree (Post-professional doctorate, or DPT) and/or a terminal academic degree (e.g. PhD, EdD, DSc) with contemporary knowledge of rehabilitation sciences. All but dissertation (ABD) candidates will also be considered.
2. Evidence of recent clinical and/or teaching experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Expertise in an area of need within the department: currently pediatrics, neurology, cardiopulmonary, acute care, or physiology.
2. Previous post-doctoral or faculty experience.
3. Scholarly agenda that contributes to the profession.
4. Residency or fellowship training or ABPTS certification.
5. Professional association membership with evidence of advocacy for physical therapy profession.
6. Eligibility for licensure as a physical therapist in Oregon.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Teaching: Curriculum Support/Instructional Development/Academic Consultation/Student Advising
2. Scholarship: Presentation/Publications/Professional Development

Work Schedule: Full-time M-F 8am-5pm

We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.

We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally, our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success. Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.

Expected Pay Scale:

Minimum: $100,000.00

Maximum: $140,000.00

Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands, reach with hands and arms, and stoop, sit, and operate a motor vehicle. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must infrequently lift and/or move up to (xx) pounds with assistance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth vision, and ability to adjust focus, and adequate vision to allow for the safe operation of a motor vehicle.

Must have a valid driver’s license. Must maintain Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) that satisfies the requirements of the WesternU Vehicle Use Policy.

Describe Work Environment: Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.

Conditions of Employment - Background Check: To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non-completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.

Pay Transparency Act: Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.

Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO): It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of Recommendation #1
• Letter of Recommendation #2
• Letter of Recommendation #3
• Teaching Philosophy

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Additional Applicant Document
• Required License/Certification

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * This position is located in Lebanon, Oregon. Are you willing and able to work from this campus location?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Please provide the name of the website, individual, or organization.

  (Open Ended Question)