Clinical Professor, Physician Assistant Program

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses within the didactic component of the Physician Assistant Program
• Manage curriculum development, coordination, and continuous evaluation
• Provide academic counseling, advising, and mentorship to graduate students
• Participate in program administration and accreditation activities, including ARC-PA standards compliance
• Serve on the admissions committee and assist in clinical site development and monitoring
• Engage in scholarly activities and contributions to the advancement of PA education and clinical practice
• Develop and implement student remediation plans as needed

Requirements

• Master's degree in a field related to physician assistant practice or PA education
• NCCPA certification for Physician Assistants, or ABMS/AOA specialty board certification for Physicians
• Current Massachusetts licensure or eligibility for licensure
• Minimum of three years of experience as a practicing clinician
• Proven experience in higher education (e.g., faculty, lecturer, or preceptor)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and critical thinking skills
• Ability to travel to various clinical sites

Preferred Qualifications

• Expertise in program accreditation and resource allocation
• Experience with technology integration and online learning environments
• Background in program administration and assessment planning

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, vision, and dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness and life programs
• Retirement benefits
• Commuting and transportation support

About the Company

Northeastern University is a global research university and a leader in experiential lifelong learning. Located in Boston, our Bouvé College of Health Sciences supports the university's mission of educating students for a life of fulfillment and creating knowledge to meet global societal needs. Our Physician Assistant program has a long-standing history of excellence, offering a rigorous curriculum designed to prepare students for successful clinical practice.