"CHP-3845, Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor"

Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
College of Health Professions
CHP-3845

Towson University: Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

Position:

The College of Health Professions at Towson University invites applications for a non-tenure-track, 12-month position, open rank, in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies beginning January 2026.

Qualifications:

A minimum of an accredited Physician Assistant Studies master’s degree (or its equivalent) with NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in the state of Maryland at time of appointment.
A minimum of three years of higher education experience. Contemporary experience with ARC-PA accreditation and managing the program’s self-student program is preferred. Ability and willingness to teach in your area of expertise in a range of Physician Assistant related didactic and clinical courses are expected. Excellent professional, written, oral, and conceptual skills. Commitment to collaborating with diverse faculty, students, and staff to foster and enhance an inclusive teaching environment. Candidates wishing to be considered for the rank of clinical associate professor should have 6 years of teaching experience, a record of service, and scholarly work.

Responsibilities:

Primary responsibilities include collaborating with faculty and the Department Chair to maintain ARC-PA accreditation compliance and managing the program’s self-study program. Additionally, the faculty member will deliver high-quality instruction in various Physician Assistant courses in their area of expertise and mentor and advise students as they matriculate through the program. An equivalent of 40% teaching across the semesters is the expected workload, ongoing professional development and education while maintaining clinical expertise with a one day per week release time. Candidates are also encouraged to engage in traditional scholarship activities that include publishing, professional presentations, and collaborative scholarly projects that may include external funding. Faculty participate in service activities at the Department, College, University, Profession, and community levels.
All faculty are expected to meet ARC-PA standards and essential program faculty functions.

ESSENTIAL PROGRAM FACULTY FUNCTIONS:

• Reviewing and revising as necessary the mission statement, goals and competencies of the program.
• Selecting applicants for admission to the PA program.
• Mange the Program’s ongoing evaluation and assessment program.
• Collaborating with faculty and the Department Chair to maintain ARC-PA accreditation on an ongoing basis.
• Provide learning experiences through teaching and supervision for students in the didactic and clinical phases of the PA program.
• Provide an evaluation of student performance, as related to the objectives of the courses and program.
• Participate in curricular design, implementation and review of mission, program goals and the effectiveness of any changes.
• Participate in review of program compliance with ARC-PA standards, policies and procedures.
• Advise, counsel and mentor PA students.
• Assuring the availability of remedial instruction.
• Participate in service activities, including committee work and community outreach.
• Serve on college committees in accordance with college procedures, and on selected University committees, based on applicable committee membership policies.
• Participate as voting members in department matters relating to the academic program.
• Collaborate with clinical preceptors and coordinate clinical rotations.
• Maintain a high level of clinical and professional excellence.

Responsibilities adapted from TU Policy 02-01.00, § VI.B.3.c.ii, ARC-PA Standards (6th Edition) A2.05, a-h, and CHP Guidelines § IV.A.1-6

Department and Program Information:

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is one of the six academic departments in the Towson University College of Health Professions. In addition to the Chair/ Program Director, the program is comprised of full-time faculty, part-time faculty, and staff positions. The program is 26 months long, beginning in June, and is approved by the ARC-PA for up to 36 students, annually.
One of the oldest in the country, the program has Accreditation-Continued status to the Towson University Department of Physician Assistant Studies Program sponsored by Towson University. Accreditation-Continued is an accreditation status granted when a currently accredited program is in compliance with the ARC-PA Standards. The approximate date for the next validation review of the program by the ARC-PA will be October 2033. The review date is contingent upon continued compliance with the Accreditation Standards and ARC-PA policy.
The program’s accreditation history can be viewed on the ARC-PA website at https://www.arc-pa.org/accreditation-history-towson-university/.

Application Process:

Review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Preliminary interviews may be conducted via phone or Zoom. The second interview will follow thereafter in person with key faculty members within the department and the College of Health Professions. For full consideration, a Curriculum Vitae, cover letter, and transcripts must be included in your application.
Click here to apply. Please note that the search number for which you are applying is CHP-3845.
Please be sure to visit the Applicant Data Form (https://www.towson.edu/inclusionequity/diversity/employment/data.html) to complete a voluntary online form. All data collected are for internal, state, and/or federal reporting and will not be used for other purposes.

Salary and Benefits:

Targeted Salary Range: $120,000-$130,000 Clinical Assistant Professor; $140,000-$150,000 Clinical Associate Professor, commensurate with experience.
Benefits: TU offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes excellent health, life and retirement plans; and tuition remission. To learn more about our benefits, click here for regular faculty/regular lecturer or here for contingent lecturer. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.