Assistant/Associate Professor PA Studies (TT)

Responsibilities

• Provide didactic education for the Physician Assistant Program, including classroom teaching and lab sessions
• Engage in scholarship and professional service, comprising approximately 30% of the workload
• Advise and mentor students, coordinate courses, and participate in student assessment
• Develop student objectives and perform clinical site visits and evaluations
• Participate in department meetings, university committees, and the ARC-PA accreditation process
• Assist with the admissions process and maintain an ongoing personal program of scholarly activity

Requirements

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

Preferred Qualifications

• DMSc, PhD, DHSc, or equivalent terminal degree
• Five 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 committed to a humanistic learning environment that prepares students to provide scientifically based, patient-centered care. Our Physician Assistant Program focuses on strengthening the profession through collaborative research and practice-based scholarship.