Teaching Faculty

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The UW-Madison Physician Assistant (PA) Program seeks a full- or part-time Teaching Faculty member working 80%–100%. This faculty position provides teaching, student mentorship, and program service. The faculty member will lead and teach the Professional Seminar series, lead the Pathway of Distinction program, participate in admissions, and provide academic advising and mentorship to approximately 7–8 students annually. Other teaching faculty duties are also included. A minimum of 0.2 FTE clinical practice is required upon joining the PA program. The position works with didactic and clinical-year faculty and students and requires active clinical practice, strong interpersonal communication, leadership and teaching skills, and a collaborative approach.

Requirements

At least 3 years of clinical practice as a Physician Assistant.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Wisconsin Physician Assistant license.
Master of Physician Assistant Studies.
Strong, organized problem-solving skills.
Effective communication and strong time-management skills.
Excellent interpersonal communication, leadership, and teaching skills.
Collaborative style suited to a team environment.
Active clinical practice.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience in an academic setting.
Master of Public Health.

Responsibilities

Coordinate and teach the Professional Seminar series.
Lead the Professional Seminar series and the Pathway of Distinction program.
Support the Pathway of Distinction.
Participate in admissions.
Provide academic advising and mentorship to approximately 7–8 students annually.
Maintain a minimum of 0.2 FTE clinical practice.
Assist in defining program objectives and carry out program duties.
Assess learner performance and prepare reports recommending instructional improvements.
Present instructional programs and techniques to faculty and staff as needed.
Develop teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy, and potentially train other staff in their use.
Provide classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction, including grading.
Work with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline.