Principal Faculty - Physician Associate Studies

PACIFIC UNIVERSITY • Hillsboro, OR

8d • $102,600 - $114,000

About The Position

The Principal Faculty member reports to the Program Director and provides teaching, advising, and service to students, the Physician Associate (PA) program, and the University across the didactic and clinical components of the PA curriculum. The position independently performs teaching, advising, and curriculum duties within established program curricula, accreditation standards, and University policy, using professional judgment in day-to-day instructional and advising decisions. Overall curricular structure, new policies, and program-level changes are determined in conjunction with the Program Director and Curriculum Committee. The position has no budgetary responsibility.

Teaching responsibilities vary by curriculum phase and are assigned by the Program Director. They include preparing syllabi and course materials, delivering lectures, developing Moodle course structures, reviewing and creating assessments, evaluating student work, providing feedback, assessing progress and submitting grades, supporting tutorials and remediation, and participating in simulation, skills sessions, OSCEs, and clinical practice labs.

The faculty member advises assigned students in each cohort by reviewing academic and professional performance and assessing readiness to advance to the next program phase. The position also contributes to accreditation activities and ongoing program analysis and reviews the program’s mission, vision, and values annually. Work is primarily in classrooms, simulation labs, and offices, with a flexible weekly schedule that may combine on-campus work, remote work, and clinical practice. Occasional travel is required.

Requirements

• Certified PA, MD, DO, or FNP.
• Licensed in Oregon or eligible for Oregon licensure, with an active license obtained within 90 days of hire.
• Master’s degree or higher.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience as a practicing clinician actively involved in patient care.
• Adept interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, including open, collaborative, and collegial interactions.
• Effectiveness and enthusiasm for working in a collaborative, team-oriented environment.
• Organizational and leadership skills, including the ability to motivate students to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed to fulfill program duties.
• Excellent computer skills and advanced working knowledge of word processing and data management programs such as Excel and Word.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and continue to work without employer visa sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

• Five or more years of clinical experience as a practicing clinician actively involved in patient care.
• Previous teaching and/or administrative experience.
• Experience with learning management systems such as Moodle or Canvas.

Responsibilities

• Prepare syllabi with goals, objectives, and learning outcomes for assigned modules.
• Prepare and deliver assigned lectures using applicable instructional technology.
• Develop course materials and structure on the Moodle learning management platform.
• Review, evaluate, and develop appropriate assessment tools.
• Participate in text selection and other teaching modalities.
• Critique student assignments and provide prompt, constructive feedback.
• Assess student progress, prepare and submit final grades, and communicate with students’ faculty advisors.
• Assist with student tutorial and remediation sessions.
• Participate in simulation, skills sessions, and OSCEs; instruct and supervise students in assigned clinical practice labs; evaluate students on technical skills assessments.
• Meet with assigned students in each cohort to review academic and professional performance and assess readiness for the next phase of the program.
• Participate in accreditation activities and ongoing programmatic analysis.
• Review the program’s mission, vision, and values statements annually.
• Perform other tasks as assigned by the Program Director.
• Travel occasionally as needed to fulfill program duties.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off for vacation, holidays (including winter break), and sick leave.
• Medical coverage with alternative care options; in-network services are covered at 100% after payroll deduction.
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans.
• Generous retirement contribution after one year of service, with no match required.
• Free mental health appointments.
• Tuition remission for eligible employees and their dependent children.
• Free access to the on-campus sports facility and library.
• Discounts on campus food, bookstore purchases, and clinic services.

What This Job Offers

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