Faculty, Physician Assistant (Bachelor's Program)
About The Position
Shape the Future of Healthcare. Teach. Lead. Inspire. Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Faculty member to join the Physician Assistant Program at our Medical Campus. This position plays a key role in preparing the next generation of compassionate, highly skilled healthcare professionals through classroom, lab, and clinical instruction at both the Associate and Bachelor degree levels. Why Join MDC? Empower Students - Help shape the future of medicine by delivering impactful instruction that bridges theory and practice. Grow Professionally - Advance your academic career while staying engaged with innovations in healthcare education. Lead with Purpose - Collaborate with passionate educators in a forward-thinking environment dedicated to student success. Flexible Opportunities - Enjoy the ability to teach across various modalities and outreach locations, including evenings and weekends.
Requirements
- Doctorate degree (e.g. Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Osteopathy) or Master's degree in a Health Science field (e.g. Health Science, Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Pharmacology); or Doctorate or Master's degree in a Health Sciences field (e.g., Health Science, Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Pharmacology); or Doctorate or Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one of the above-referenced Health Sciences fields; and Physician Assistants must possess valid national certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA)
- Non-PA applicants holding degrees from foreign institutions must submit an official translation to English, if necessary, and an official evaluation of their degree and coursework from a member agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) member agencies to ensure degree equivalency.
- Valid national certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
- Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
- Proficiency in using instructional technology and multimedia resources
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work with diverse student populations
- Demonstrated ability to engage students through active learning strategies and problem-solving approaches
- Willingness to teach at multiple campus or outreach sites and adapt to evening/weekend scheduling
Nice To Haves
- Certified Physician Assistant preferred. In order for interviews to be conducted, applicants may be required to be certified based on overall accreditation requirements.
Responsibilities
- Deliver high-quality instruction for Associate of Science and Bachelor of Applied Science PA courses
- Contribute to curriculum development, evaluation, and continuous improvement
- Participate in academic committees at the School, Campus, and College levels
- Advise, mentor, and assess students throughout their academic journey
- Maintain accurate records and submit student data to the Department Chairperson
- Support departmental goals and carry out other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Educational Services
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
