Assistant Teaching Professor/Associate Teaching Professor, Seattle, WA; MEDEX - Family Medicine

University of Washington•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The University of Washington Department of Family Medicine invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor with MEDEX Northwest, the University’s Physician Assistant Program. The appointment is based at the Seattle campus and is a 12-month, non-tenure-track, multi-year appointment for two years, anticipated to begin in March 2027. The position is part-time, with an FTE of 0.8–1.0. The successful candidate will serve as didactic faculty at the MEDEX Seattle campus and throughout the WWAMI area, teaching PA students in classroom and online settings. The role includes curriculum development and delivery, chairing at least one course, student advising and evaluation, and participation in program recruitment, admissions, scholarly activity, and service. The faculty member will contribute to program operations, curriculum evaluation, and compliance with ARC-PA Standards, and will participate in University, department, program, and committee activities. Travel to other MEDEX or WWAMI training sites may be required. The position is supervised directly by the MEDEX Program Director, with accountability to the Associate Program Director for Academic Affairs. The Assistant Teaching Professor salary range is $9,000–$11,917 per month at 1.0 FTE ($108,000–$143,004 annually at 1.0 FTE). The Associate Teaching Professor salary range is $11,667–$14,000 per month at 1.0 FTE ($140,004–$168,000 annually at 1.0 FTE). Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Requirements

Master’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physician Assistant Studies or a related field.
Completion of an accredited PA program.
Eligible for PA licensure in the state of the assigned campus.
Current NCCPA certification or equivalent.
Two years of clinical experience.
At least six months of teaching experience in a classroom or clinical setting.

Responsibilities

Develop syllabi, lectures, exams, student assessment instruments, and written, audiovisual, and computer-based teaching materials.
Deliver classroom and online instruction, including lectures and facilitation of small-group discussions, workshops, simulation training, and other learning activities during the didactic phase.
Chair or co-chair at least one course.
Advise students, support their professional development, and implement retention strategies such as tutoring and counseling.
Assess student competencies and progress, proctor skills assessments, grade assignments and exams promptly, and help ensure students achieve essential practice skills for each rotation.
Review student evaluations promptly and address issues raised by students or preceptors.
Collaborate on planning and scheduling student orientation, Mid-year Exam Week, and Final Exam Week.
Work professionally and collaboratively with faculty, the medical director, staff, and instructional faculty.
Develop and nurture clinical sites and preceptors.
Participate in recruitment and admissions, including application review.
Help ensure compliance with ARC-PA Standards.
Engage in scholarly activity, committees, programmatic activities, curriculum evaluation, and other assigned duties.
Represent the program on committees and projects focused on clinical education, diversity, and healthcare access.
Participate in programmatic retreats, evaluation of curriculum, didactic coordination meetings, and student affairs activities involving student remediation.
Lead and participate in Didactic Team meetings, retreats, and other MEDEX events, traveling as needed.
Attend administrative and academic committees and meetings, University of Washington School of Medicine and Department of Family Medicine meetings, retreats, and projects at Seattle and other MEDEX or WWAMI training sites.
Demonstrate a culturally competent approach to disparities in healthcare access and delivery.