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Open Rank Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Physical Therapy

Position Number: 6803109
Location: Cheney, WA
Position Type: Health - Physical & Occupational Therapy

Open Rank Assistant, Associate or Full Professor - Physical Therapy

About Eastern Washington University:

Eastern Washington University, a regional, comprehensive public university with an enrollment of over 10,000 students, is one of six state-funded four-year institutions of higher education in Washington, each governed by its own board of trustees. As the regions polytechnic, we are recognized for our distinctive approach to hands-on learning that leads to in-demand careers. EWUs 300-acre main campus is located in Cheney, a community of 12,000 residents 16 miles southwest of Washingtons second largest city, Spokane. Eastern also offers programs in downtown Spokane at the innovative, energy-efficient Catalyst building, the SIERR building which is a hub for research, development and advancement of health sciences, and at Riverpoint, a campus shared with Washington State University. In addition, EWU programs can be found at select locations throughout the state, aligned with the needs of the community. Eastern contributes to the vitality of the region and the state through its wide array of bachelors and masters degrees in over 100 fields of study, as well as applied doctorates in physical therapy and educational leadership, offering accessible pathways to career success and personal development to students of all socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds.

Eastern Washington University has been recognized for its commitment to helping undergraduate students learn, grow and succeed by Colleges of Distinction, a nationally trusted resource guide for college-bound students. The honor recognizes Eastern as a 24-25 College of Distinction (CoD).

Money magazine recently named EWU as one of its Best Colleges in America 2024.

Tribal Land Acknowledgement
At Eastern Washington University, we are proud to recognize the land of the Spokane Tribe and other tribes that shared the land for fishing and trading. The Spokane Tribe, Coeur dAlene Tribe, Confederated Tribes of the Colville Reservation, the Kalispel Tribe, and the Nez Perce Tribe are integral to the cultural heritage and traditional ethnological knowledge of the land.

Native American heritage is woven into the fabric of our institution, enriching our community through tribal culture, historical teachings, and tribal language, and is embraced daily by students, staff, faculty, and the Eastern Washington community.

At EWU, we are committed to reflecting on and acknowledging the historical injustices of genocide and the forced removal of tribal peoples and all our relatives. EWU recognizes and honors tribal sovereignty and government to government relationships with tribes.

From here forward, EWU will remain committed to supporting, honoring, and recognizing the Native American community and the dynamic contributions that are shared with our university.

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 EWUs 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/.

EWU is committed to supporting and promoting a workforce that is welcoming to all and encourages applicants of all backgrounds to apply for this position.

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. Applications will be held in confidence, and references will not be contacted prior to candidate notification.

Eastern Washington University provides an inclusive, equitable, and transformative learning experience, driving the pursuit of knowledge with affordable academic excellence.

Required Qualifications:

Required Qualifications

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

Other Skills and Abilities:

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.

Maintaining current and valid licensure, as required by the position, is the responsibility of the employee and shall be done at their own expense.

Additionally, all faculty are expected to engage in effective teaching and assessment of student learning.Percent of Time: 100
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, as well as the unsupervised access with the developmentally disabled, vulnerable adults or children under the age of 16. 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.

All new employees must comply with EWU Immunization Policy 602-02 and provide proof of immunity or vaccination to MMR before beginning work at EWU. Waivers for the immunization requirements are available for medical or sincerely held religious beliefs.

After starting employment, employees will complete the required training via Canvas. Workplace Belonging training will be available on December 1st and should be completed by March 31st, 2026.

Note: Interviews might be conducted via Zoom (camera must be enabled). If so, candidates must be able to demonstrate competence using Zoom and other technologies.

Salary Information:

The expected salary upon hire is $76,262 (Assistant Professor), $91,576 (Associate Professor) and $116,464 (Full Professor)

Posting Date: 12/18/2025
Open Until Further Notice: Yes
Closing Date:
Screening to Begin: 01/02/2025

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