Establishing a personal program of scholarly activity.

Participation in department meetings, college and university committees, and state and/or national organizations.

Participation in the ARC-PA continuing accreditation process.

Participation in the admissions process.

Clinical: Opportunities exist for release time to perform clinical work in the PAs area of expertise.

Performs other duties as assigned.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an ARC-PA-accredited PA program, accredited NP program, or MD/DO program.
• Master's degree in PA studies or other discipline.
• Current NCCPA certification or discipline-specific national certification, state licensure in California (or state license eligibility).
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a PA, NP, or MD/DO.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DMSc, PhD, DHSc, MD/DO or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency in Medical Spanish.
• Proficiency in POCUS.
• Experience with advanced technical procedures (e.g. intubation, lumbar puncture, central lines, para and thoracentesis)
• Academic experience in Physician Assistant Education.
• Sincere desire for personal growth and development as an educator, including teaching, scholarship, and service throughout the course of your career.
• Desire to teach and learn from students in all phases of the curriculum.
• Involvement or desire to be involved in professional organizations within the field of specialty.
• Involvement or desire to participate in professional education beyond the school, on local, state, regional, national, and international levels.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, specifically MS Office Suite Programs (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Outlook.
• Ability to work as a team with administrators, fellow faculty, staff, and students.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Workload varies by trimester, but is assigned by the Program Director in consultation with the faculty member. Emphasis is placed on balancing the academic requirements of teaching, scholarship, and service over the course of each year. The schedule is dependent on the course and department needs. The specific workload and scheduling will be adjusted based on the needs of the faculty members as well as the program. In addition to scheduled assignments, professional activities outside the school (presentations, consulting, etc.) will be supported, encouraged, and expected.

Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Special Instructions:
All correspondence relating to the position of Assistant/Associate/Clinical Professor of PA Studies at University of the Pacific should be directed in confidence to the University's executive search consultant:
Danan Tsan, Vice PresidentScott Healy & Associatesdanan@scotthealy.comA complete application should include the following:1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;2. Updated CV;3. Three (3) professional references with title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)Applications received by October 6, 2025 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32687

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Establishing a personal program of scholarly activity.

Participation in department meetings, college and university committees, and state and/or national organizations.

Participation in the ARC-PA continuing accreditation process.

Participation in the admissions process.

Clinical: Opportunities exist for release time to perform clinical work in the PAs area of expertise.

Performs other duties as assigned.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduate from an ARC-PA-accredited PA program, accredited NP program, or MD/DO program.
• Master's degree in PA studies or other discipline.
• Current NCCPA certification or discipline-specific national certification, state licensure in California (or state license eligibility).
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience as a PA, NP, or MD/DO.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DMSc, PhD, DHSc, MD/DO or equivalent preferred.
• Proficiency in Medical Spanish.
• Proficiency in POCUS.
• Experience with advanced technical procedures (e.g. intubation, lumbar puncture, central lines, para and thoracentesis)
• Academic experience in Physician Assistant Education.
• Sincere desire for personal growth and development as an educator, including teaching, scholarship, and service throughout the course of your career.
• Desire to teach and learn from students in all phases of the curriculum.
• Involvement or desire to be involved in professional organizations within the field of specialty.
• Involvement or desire to participate in professional education beyond the school, on local, state, regional, national, and international levels.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, specifically MS Office Suite Programs (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Outlook.
• Ability to work as a team with administrators, fellow faculty, staff, and students.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements:
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Workload varies by trimester, but is assigned by the Program Director in consultation with the faculty member. Emphasis is placed on balancing the academic requirements of teaching, scholarship, and service over the course of each year. The schedule is dependent on the course and department needs. The specific workload and scheduling will be adjusted based on the needs of the faculty members as well as the program. In addition to scheduled assignments, professional activities outside the school (presentations, consulting, etc.) will be supported, encouraged, and expected.

Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Special Instructions:
All correspondence relating to the position of Assistant/Associate/Clinical Professor of PA Studies at University of the Pacific should be directed in confidence to the University's executive search consultant:
Danan Tsan, Vice PresidentScott Healy & Associatesdanan@scotthealy.comA complete application should include the following:1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;2. Updated CV;3. Three (3) professional references with title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)Applications received by October 6, 2025 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

To apply, visit https://pacific.peopleadmin.com/postings/32687

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