Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor

Towson University•Towson, MD

1d•$120,000 - $150,000

About The Position

The College of Health Professions at Towson University invites applications for two (2) non-tenure-track, 12-month position at the Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor rank in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies beginning Spring 2026.

Requirements

A minimum of an accredited Physician Assistant Studies master’s degree (or its equivalent) with NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in the state of Maryland at the time of appointment.
A minimum of three years of clinical or professional experience.
Ability and willingness to teach a range of Physician Assistant related didactic and clinical courses.
Excellent professional, written, oral, and conceptual skills.
Commitment to collaborating with a wide variety of faculty, students, and staff to foster and enhance a supportive successful teaching environment.
Candidates wanting to be considered for the rank of clinical associate professor should have a minimum of 3 years of full-time higher education experience, 3 years of teaching experience, a record of service, and scholarly works.

Responsibilities

Delivery of high-quality instruction in various Physician Assistant courses
Mentoring and advising students
Ongoing professional development and education while maintaining clinical expertise
Engage in traditional scholarship activities that may include publishing, professional presentations, and collaborative scholarly projects that may include external funding
Participate in service activities at the Department, College, University, Profession, and community levels
Participate in curricular design, implementation and review of mission, program goals and the effectiveness of any changes.
Selecting applicants for admission to the PA program.
Participate in ongoing Program evaluation.
Provide learning experiences through teaching and supervision for students in the didactic and clinical phases of the PA program.
Provide an evaluation of student performance, as related to the objectives of the courses and program.
Participate in review of program compliance with ARC-PA standards, policies and procedures.
Advise, counsel and mentor PA students.
Assuring the availability of remedial instruction.
Participate in service activities, including committee work and community outreach.
Maintain a high level of clinical and professional excellence.