Principal Faculty - Physician Associate Studies

Pacific University • Hillsboro, OR

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About The Position

Pacific University is hiring a Principal Faculty member for its Physician Associate Studies program. Reporting to the Program Director, this role provides teaching, advising, and service to students, the program, and the University across both didactic and clinical components of the PA curriculum. The faculty member works independently on instruction, advising, and curriculum duties within established program curricula, accreditation standards, and university policies. Program-level curricular structure and policy decisions are made in conjunction with the Program Director and Curriculum Committee. The position has no budgetary responsibility.

Teaching assignments vary by curriculum phase and may include preparing syllabi and learning outcomes, delivering lectures, developing Moodle course materials, creating and evaluating assessments, providing student feedback, assessing progress and submitting grades, supporting tutorials and remediation, and participating in simulation, skills sessions, OSCEs, and clinical practice labs. The role also involves advising assigned students on academic and professional performance and readiness for the next program phase, as well as contributing to accreditation activities and ongoing program analysis.

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.
• At least three years of clinical experience as a practicing clinician actively involved in patient care.
• Adept interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to engage in 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.
• Ability to work in classroom, simulation lab, office, remote, and clinical practice settings as applicable.

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; and 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.
• Take part 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.

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