Clinical Assistant Professor

Universities of Wisconsin • Madison, WI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

The UW-Madison Physician Assistant (PA) Program is seeking a teaching faculty member at 80%–100% FTE. The position provides teaching, student mentorship, and program service, working with didactic- and clinical-year faculty and students. The faculty member will lead and teach the Professional Seminar series and lead the Pathway of Distinction program, participate in admissions, and provide academic advising and mentorship to approximately 7–8 students annually. A minimum of 0.2 FTE clinical practice is required upon joining the program.

The position is based onsite at a designated campus work location. The schedule is flexible and will be determined at hire. The finalist may be appointed as a Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor, depending on experience and qualifications. The home department within the School of Medicine and Public Health will be determined at hire. The starting full-time salary is $95,000 annually and is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

The PA Program is located in the Health Science Learning Center in Madison, Wisconsin, and matriculates more than 70 students annually, with distant campuses in Wausau and Platteville. The program’s mission is to educate health care professionals committed to comprehensive, preventative, and therapeutic care, with an emphasis on primary health care for populations and regions in need.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of clinical practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Wisconsin Physician Assistant license.
• Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
• Strong leadership and teaching skills.
• Collaborative style suited to a team environment.
• Active clinical practice.
• Strong, organized problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and strong time-management skills.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in an academic setting.
• Master of Public Health.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and teach the Professional Seminar series.
• Lead the Professional Seminar series.
• Lead the Pathway of Distinction program and support its activities.
• Participate in admissions.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to approximately 7–8 students annually.
• Maintain at least 0.2 FTE of clinical practice upon joining the PA Program.
• Fulfill other teaching faculty requirements and work with didactic- and clinical-year faculty and students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level