Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies

Mercer University • Atlanta, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The College of Health Professions at Mercer University invites applications for a full-time faculty member with a focus in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. This is a 12-month, non-tenure track position. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is in a progressive and innovative College that emphasizes evidence-based and integrative approaches to health and collaboration with the other programs in the College (Physical Therapy, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Athletic Training, and Kinesiology).

Requirements

• A graduate of an accredited master’s degree physician assistant program with a current NCCPA certification and immediate eligibility for physician assistant licensure in Georgia, or a graduate of an accredited medical school with current licensure as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in Georgia and certified by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board.
• Clinical experience as a practicing PA, DO, or MD required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior teaching experience and a record of peer-reviewed scholarly activity preferred.

Responsibilities

• graduate student classroom and laboratory instruction and evaluation
• advisement and mentoring of students
• small group instruction
• committee involvement
• admissions activities
• professional organization engagement
• scholarly activities to include grants, publications, and presentations

Benefits

• comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents)
• generous retirement contributions
• tuition waivers
• paid vacation and sick leave
• technology discounts
• schedules that allow for work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time