Assistant Professor. Physician Assistant Studies

Covista•Phoenix, AZ

13h•$100,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

Chamberlain University is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant - Assistant Professor to join our new Phoenix Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to teach in various learning environments while contributing to the development of future healthcare leaders. Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. This commitment is called Chamberlain Care®, our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide. Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Health Professions offers the Masters in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs. Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (www.hlcommission.org), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Chamberlain University-Phoenix, AZ, campus has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Chamberlain University-Phoenix, AZ. campus anticipates matriculating its first class in September 2026, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the March 2026 ARC-PA meeting. Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.

Requirements

Related Master's Degree or higher.
Two years of full-time teaching experience or three years of clinical experience as a PA.
Experientially prepared to teach assigned courses.
NCCPA certified physician assistant (PA-C).
Maintain current regulatory and practice credentials, as appropriate, based on assignment.
Excellent communication skills, along with a high level of initiative and prudent judgment.
Must meet all compliance requirements as specified in the Faculty Handbook. For those working within the clinical setting, additional compliance requirements are outlined in the faculty compliance packet.

Responsibilities

Implement our College’s philosophy and curriculum through engaging classroom, online, and clinical teaching.
Collaborate on didactic and clinical curriculum planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
Serve as a course coordinator or team instructor, managing both autonomous and shared teaching responsibilities.
Provide meaningful feedback to students, support their advising and counseling needs, and assist with remediation.
Help manage databases and evaluate data on student performance, faculty evaluations, national exam results, and more.
Participate in the review and revision of the program's mission and academic policies, and contribute to the admissions process.
Serve as a mentor for students and faculty, promoting professionalism and collaboration within the College and community.
Engage in professional organizations to promote the PA profession and contribute to the continuous improvement of our programs.