"Clinical Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (5141)"

Clinical Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (5141)

Meridian Health Science Center
Priority Date: October 15, 2025

Institution Information

Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions.

Job Description

The primary purpose of this position is to teach Physician Assistant students and provide community, department, and university support in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service.

Key Responsibilities

• Teaching (60%): Teach PA students clinical medicine. Participate in the assessment of student academic and clinical performance and assist in facilitating remediation efforts. Advise PA students with regard to academic and clinical planning and performance, and direct graduate projects.
• Service (10%): Promote leadership and ongoing professional service at the Department, University, local, and national levels within the medical community. Engage in ongoing faculty development, research, and scholarly activity. Participate in committees, admissions, and program self-assessment, including but not limited to those pertaining to the development, review, and revision of the Program's mission statement, goals, curriculum, and competencies.
• Scholarship (10%): Participate in and develop presentations, research articles, and/or grant proposals. Promote research and scholarly activities.
• Clinical Activity (20%): Assist with clinical site development and recruitment. Be a clinically active medical provider participating in clinical practice. Clinical practice release time available.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• Currently licensed or eligible for appropriate clinical licensure in the state of Idaho (Physician Assistant (PA), Physician (MD, DO), or Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license)
• Minimum of one (1) year of clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or Graduate/Post-Graduate Degree relevant to profession, such as MPAS, MD, DO, PhD, EdD, DHSc, DMSc; PA or other graduate medical education teaching experience
• Three (3) years or more clinical experience
• Evidence of strong work ethic, integrity, flexibility, and ability to collaborate with others
• Leadership experience in community and medical-related areas

Additional Information

You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before October 15, 2025. Salary will be between $95,400 - $103,497 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.

Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.