Assistant/Associate Professor TT PA Studies

University of the Pacific•Stockton, CA

About The Position

This position is for an Assistant/Associate Professor in Physician Assistant (PA) Studies on a tenure-track (TT) appointment. The role involves teaching, scholarship, and service, with a focus on personal growth and development as an educator. The ideal candidate will have a sincere desire to teach and learn from students throughout all phases of the curriculum and be involved in professional organizations and educational activities at various levels.

Requirements

Graduate from an ARC-PA-accredited PA program.
Master’s degree in PA studies or other discipline.
Current NCCPA certification.
State licensure in California (or eligible for state license).
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.
Minimum of one (1) year of academic experience in Physician Assistant Education.
Intermediate to advanced computer skills, specifically MS Office Suite Programs (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Outlook.
Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Nice To Haves

DMSc, PhD, DHSc, or equivalent preferred.
Five (5) or more years of experience in Physician Assistant Education.
Proficiency in Medical Spanish.
Desire to teach and learn from students in all phases of the curriculum.
Involvement or desire to be involved in professional organizations within the field of specialty.
Involvement or desire to participate in professional education beyond the school, on local, state, regional, national, and international levels.
Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.