"Assistant Professor - Clinical, Physician Assistant Studies"

Essential Functions:

• Support the Clinical Medicine I, II, and III courses through instructional and academic activities, as assigned.
• Contribute to additional teaching or academic responsibilities within the Program, Department, or College, as assigned by the Program Director.
• Provide academic support and advising to students.
• Participate in admissions processes, including applicant interviews and file review, as appropriate.
• Serve on Program, Department, or College committees as assigned.
• Participate in community service initiatives as assigned.
• Attend and contribute to regular Program, Department, and College meetings.
• Demonstrate a willingness to engage in scholarly activity as appropriate to the role and appointment.

Unique Duties:

Collaborate with Clinical Medicine course faculty and staff as part of a small instructional team, under the direction of the Program Director. Engage with alumni, guest lecturers, and community partners to enhance course content and clinical relevance.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program or related accredited healthcare program. Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent based on professional experience.
• Current NCCPA certification (if a PA) and Michigan licensure (or eligibility for licensure).
• Minimum 3 years of full-time clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or comparable healthcare clinician.
• Prior experience in higher education, including teaching, course coordination, or clinical precepting.
• Strong interpersonal and team-based communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative academic environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 5+ years of clinical practice experience.
• 3+ years of experience teaching or coordinating curriculum in higher education.
• Evidence of leadership contributions and/or scholarly productivity.