Assistant/Associate Professor (Academic)

Assistant/Associate Professor (Academic)

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

The initial review of applications will begin October 15, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration.

To apply, upload the following elements to your application:
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts (Unofficial)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. License/Certification
6. Statement of Research Interests

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Letter of Recommendation
3. Professional References List
4. Other Document

For additional information, please contact the Office of Human Resources: [email protected]

Posting Details

Position Details

Position Type	Tenure Track
Working Title	Assistant/Associate Professor (Academic)
Classification Title	Assistant or Associate Professor
College/Division	College of Health, Arts & Sciences (HAS)
Department	Physical Therapy
Hiring Unit
Work Location	Klamath Falls
Appointment FTE (%)	1.00
Position Terms/Mo	12
Full/Part time	Full Time
Annual Salary	Up to 105,000; commensurate with education and experience

Position Summary

Department Summary	About the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program: The Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) is a joint Oregon Tech and Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) program that will provide a comprehensive entry-level and post-baccalaureate DPT education, with the unique focus of preparing high-quality graduates with the skills to become practitioners of choice and leaders in rural physical therapy practice. The DPT program will ensure graduates develop competence in the diagnosis and treatment of patients with health or medical conditions that may affect movement and mobility. Graduates will complete all eligibility requirements to sit for the state licensure exam and will be prepared for employment as autonomous practitioners in a variety of clinical settings. As led by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), graduates will be encouraged to pursue advanced learning and mentorship opportunities, including but not limited to: Residency and Fellowship ABPTS Specialist Certification Credentialed Clinical Instructor Program Post-Professional Degree Leadership Development Advanced Proficiency Pathways Clinical Training SitesClinical training sites throughout Southern Oregon and in other rural communities have been identified, serving the essential critical function for preparing practitioners for the exciting generalist roles required in serving rural health communities. In addition, we seek to provide an important linkage between students on rotations, clinical and core faculty given the joint program with Oregon Tech and OHSU. Oregon’s academic medical center, OHSU, provides experiences across a range of clinical settings including high complexity acute care and ICU, pediatrics, and outpatient rehab across a range of specialty areas. https://www.oit.edu/academics/degrees/doctor-of-physical-therapy
Position Summary	This position is a 12-month core faculty position on the Klamath Falls campus in the College of Health, Arts, and Sciences, Department of Physical Therapy. The OIT/OHSU DPT Program’s unique themes include Rural Healthcare, Evidence-Informed Practice, and Emotional Intelligence. The successful candidate will be part of a core team educating, mentoring, and advising students to cultivate the knowledge, psychomotor skills, and professional behavior required for entry-level clinicians. Core faculty will maintain a mix of teaching, scholarship, service, and clinical activity to maintain licensure, currency in the field, and meet accreditation requirements.
Minimum Requirements
Additional Requirements	Licensed or eligible for physical therapist licensure in Oregon within 3 months of start Academic Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DSc, etc.) with contemporary expertise in the assigned teaching areas Teaching Expertise and research agenda to meet 2024 CAPTE Standards in an accredited DPT program
Preferred Qualifications	3 or more years academic teaching experience Experience in assisting with CAPTE accreditation Evidence of clinical practice in rural areas Previous involvement of students in research activities Prior successful grant funding

Application Information

Recruitment Type	External
Application Screening Begins	10/15/2026
Job Posting Close Date
Special Instructions to Applicant	The initial review of applications will begin October 15, 2026. Applications will continue to be accepted after the initial review date until a sufficient applicant pool has been achieved or the position is filled. Therefore, at the discretion of the University, materials received after the initial review date may not receive full consideration. To apply, upload the following elements to your application: Required Documents Cover Letter Transcripts (Unofficial) Curriculum Vitae Teaching Philosophy License/Certification Statement of Research Interests Optional Documents Resume Letter of Recommendation Professional References List Other Document For additional information, please contact the Office of Human Resources: [email protected]
Background/Pre-Employment Check	Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the University’s receipt of a satisfactory background check, motor vehicle check, physical abilities check, and/or any other conditions of employment contained in the vacancy announcement.
AA/EEO Statement	Oregon Tech is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. The University does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring, or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin, race, religion or creed, sex or gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other basis in law. Oregon Tech is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, education and employment for individuals with disabilities. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Office of Human Resource at 541-885-1028 or [email protected].

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Transcripts (Unofficial)
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. Teaching Philosophy
5. License/Certification
6. Statement of Research Interests

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Letter of Recommendation
3. Professional References List
4. Other Document