Physician Assistant (PA) Adjunct Faculty (Pool)

Bethel University • Saint Paul, MN

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a flexible, semester-based faculty position within the Physician Assistant (PA) program's adjunct pool. The faculty member's primary role is to contribute to the program’s mission of preparing competent entry-level Physician Assistants/Associates by delivering expert academic instruction and/or clinical skills assessment in their specific area of clinical and didactic expertise. The specific teaching assignment and load will be determined collaboratively with the Program Director and DDE, based on the candidate's availability and the specific needs of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) curriculum. This adjunct pool is being established to secure expert faculty for teaching and practical skills instruction across the didactic phase of our MSPA program. The role primarily involves teaching specific content areas or assisting with proctoring and evaluation of lab, clinical skills, and simulation sessions. We are actively seeking instructors with specialization in all clinical disciplines (e.g., Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Pediatrics, Women's Health, Behavioral Health, etc.).

Requirements

• Expert clinical knowledge in their specialty and the ability to effectively translate that knowledge into clear, engaging didactic instruction or practical skills teaching.
• Skilled at utilizing student performance data to assess progress, provide feedback, and collaborate on remediation plans.
• High level of communication and organizational skills is crucial to effectively interact with core faculty, students, and staff.
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience is required.
• An earned Master's degree or higher is required.
• Candidates must be a NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant/Associate or an allopathic or osteopathic physician (MD/DO).
• Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in teaching, preferably in higher education, or having served as a clinical preceptor/mentor for healthcare students is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with educational technology (LMS, simulation, etc.) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver face-to-face or hybrid instruction for specific lecture topics or courses, utilizing clinical expertise to foster student learning.
• Assist with the coordination, proctoring, and evaluation of student performance in practical settings, including simulation labs, clinical skills sessions, and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
• Review student performance data, including assessment scores and feedback, to provide timely, direct student assessment and collaboration in the remediation process for students under their direct supervision.
• Foster a collaborative learning environment by effectively interacting with students, core faculty, and staff.
• Maintain familiarity with current ARC-PA accreditation standards as they relate to instruction, assessment, and delivery of curriculum content.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time