Assistant Professor- IL- Physician Assistant Studies
About The Position
Midwestern University’s College of Health Sciences in Downers Grove, Illinois, invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position in Physician Assistant Studies at the Assistant or Associate Professor rank. The 12-month, full-time appointment is for a faculty member who will contribute to teaching excellence, clinical experiences, service, and research productivity. Academic rank is commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position reports directly to the Program Director. The Physician Assistant Program prepares competent, compassionate, and professional physician assistants who positively affect patients, communities, and the PA profession. The Program values students’ varied life experiences and perspectives and emphasizes cultural humility, patient-centered care, health equity, and education about health care disparities to prepare graduates to serve diverse populations. Midwestern University is an independent, private, not-for-profit institution of higher education focused on health care professions. Its Illinois campus is in Downers Grove, 25 miles west of Chicago. The University has two campuses and more than 6,000 full-time students, with over 500 full-time faculty members and 400 staff members. Applications are reviewed until the position is filled. Applicants should submit a cover letter and CV through the University’s online job board.
Requirements
- Graduate-level degree in physician assistant studies.
- Current NCCPA certification.
- Current or eligible for an Illinois PA license.
- Demonstrated abilities in teaching, service, and mentorship.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree in a related field.
- Experience in academia and clinical practice.
- A record of scholarly activity.
Responsibilities
- Lecture in areas of expertise, interest, or need within the PA curriculum.
- Teach small-group sessions to enhance students’ clinical reasoning and professional development.
- Assist with constructing, grading, and analyzing assessments that evaluate students’ knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
- Develop, organize, and implement curricula as a Course Director.
- Assist with student advising and mentoring.
- Develop and publish scholarly work that advances knowledge in areas aligned with Program or profession needs.
- Serve on Program, College, and/or University committees to support institutional needs and projects.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Life insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Pet insurance
- Flexible spending accounts, including health care reimbursement and child/dependent care accounts
- Paid holidays, sick/flex days, personal days, and vacation days
- 403(b) retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Child care subsidy reimbursement program
- Identity theft protection
- Employee assistance program
- On-site wellness facility with a fully equipped fitness facility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
