Physician Assistant Faculty Tenure Track - Didactic, PA Program

Bethel University•Saint Paul, MN

13d•$63,938 - $129,057•Onsite

About The Position

This full-time, in-person faculty position is offered as either a tenure-track or clinical-track role within the Physician Assistant (PA) program. The faculty member serves a critical dual function: delivering face-to-face didactic education in their specific area of expertise and assisting with managing the administrative and quality-assurance components of the program's didactic phase. Key responsibilities include teaching PA students, assisting in coordinating the didactic curriculum, organizing and evaluating guest speakers, and ensuring rigorous compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards. This role requires close collaboration with the Director of Didactic Education (DDE), the Program Director, and other faculty, staff, and guest lecturers to maintain a high-quality, seamless educational experience.

Requirements

The candidate must be an NCCPA certified Physician Assistant/Associate (Master’s degree or higher), or an allopathic or osteopathic physician.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.
The ideal candidate possesses exceptional instructional and curriculum management abilities. This includes the ability to deliver effective didactic instruction in a higher education setting, utilizing active learning strategies and adult learning principles.
The role also requires proficiency in curriculum development, assessment, and evaluation to ensure continuous program improvement.
Strong collaborative skills are essential for working effectively with faculty, staff, and clinical partners.
The candidate must demonstrate excellent organizational, time management, and communication skills, along with the ability to serve as an effective student advisor and mentor.

Nice To Haves

The preferred candidate would be a PA or MD/DO with a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience (PAs must have a Master’s degree or higher).
The ideal candidate will have experience in teaching, preferably in higher education, or having served as a clinical preceptor for healthcare students (PA, NP, or medical student) or having healthcare administration experience.
Familiarity with educational technology (LMS, simulation, etc.) is also preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver face-to-face instruction for a total annual teaching load equivalent to 24 to 32 load credits, across agreed-upon didactic and clinical education courses, utilizing the faculty member's scope of expertise to foster student learning.
Review student performance data, including grades, assessments, and feedback from faculty, to assess student progress and collaborate in the remediation process if needed.
Monitor and evaluate the quality and effectiveness of student learning during the didactic phase of the program, providing timely feedback and support.
Ensure that there is continual assessment, evaluation, and refinement of all aspects of didactic education in accordance with current ARC-PA standards.
Collaborate with the Director of Didactic Education (DDE) and the Program Director in the overall delivery and refinement of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) program curriculum.
Collaborate with the faculty, staff, and lab coordinator for the scheduling and recruiting of adjunct faculty and assistants for lab courses.
Assist with scheduling guest speakers, conducting speaker evaluations, and securing the necessary materials and resources for didactic instruction.
Foster relationships with adjunct faculty and PA alumni, providing ongoing support, recognition, and appreciation for their contributions to the program.
Serve as an advisor to PA students as assigned by the Program Director.
Serve on committees within the program and the University as directed