Assistant/Associate Professor PA Studies

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic education and classroom teaching for the Physician Assistant Program
• Engage in scholarship and professional service (minimum 30% of workload)
• Advise and mentor students, coordinate courses, and participate in student assessment
• Develop student objectives and participate in lab sessions
• Perform clinical site visits and assist with clinical site evaluations
• Participate in the ARC-PA continuing accreditation process and admissions process
• Contribute to department meetings, college committees, and professional organizations

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program
• Master's degree in PA studies or a related discipline
• Current NCCPA certification
• California state licensure (or eligibility for licensure)
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant
• Minimum of 1 year of academic experience in Physician Assistant education

Preferred Qualifications

• DMSc, PhD, DHSc, or equivalent terminal degree
• 5 or more years of experience in Physician Assistant education
• Proficiency in Medical Spanish
• Advanced computer skills, specifically MS Office Suite
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting

About the Company

University of the Pacific is a leading institution committed to student success through a humanistic learning environment. Our Physician Assistant Program focuses on developing scientifically based, patient-centered care and encourages collaborative research and practice-based scholarship to strengthen the profession.