Assistant or Associate Professor/Clinical Professor for the Bechtel Physician Assistant Program

Colorado Mesa University•Grand Junction, CO

9d•$98,000 - $100,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Colorado Mesa University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor to teach in the Bechtel Physician Assistant Program. This is a full-time, in person tenure or clinical track, 12-month position. Courses may be assigned as in-person, or hybrid. Professional development in the discipline, involvement with advising, and service to the department and profession are expected.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching experience.
Experience with precepting students.
Active in community services and participation/leadership in local, regional, or national Physician Assistant or other medical organizations.
An earned academic doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline.
Experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Responsibilities

Develop and coordinate course design, course delivery, and participate in the evaluation of didactic and clinical curriculum.
Participate in the admissions process and the applicant screening process.
Teach assigned courses in the PA program.
Provide student academic advising and evaluation.
Assist in clinical site visits.
Participate in ARC-PA accreditation processes and program/university assessment.
Complete professional development activities and service to the University and community.
Participate in the program's ongoing self-assessment process.
Administrative responsibilities as assigned.