"Physician Assistant - Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor"

Job Details

Posting Details

Position Information

Recruitment Number

5737

Working Title

Physician Assistant - Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor

Classification Title

Clinical Assistant Professor

Proposed Salary to be Offered

Appointment Percentage (Budget)

50%

Position Summary

Enjoy working with three of the nation’s premier integrated healthcare systems and join the staff of a highly rated Midwest university, while living and recreating in the picturesque Seven Rivers Region of western Wisconsin and southeastern Minnesota.

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Physician Assistant (PA) Program, in partnership with Gundersen Medical Foundation, Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, and Marshfield Clinic Health System, invites interested physician assistants to apply for the position of half-time 9-month Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor. This Instructional Academic Staff position is eligible for career progression.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop, review, and revise as necessary the mission statement, goals and competencies of the program
• Provide medically informative, contemporary classroom instruction as an independent course director and a peer lecturer, as determined by the needs of the program and the applicant’s educational and experiential qualifications
• Participate in student recruitment, selection, and admission to the program
• Proactively monitor program-wide student learning, performance, and remediation
• Compassionately advise and mentor students through a rigorous academic process
• Participate in the program’s alignment and maintenance of accreditation
• Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the program
• Engage positively as vital member of the PA Program team
• Maintain the educational and experiential qualifications to perform assigned duties

Position Type

Faculty/Instructional

Pay Basis

Academic

FLSA

Exempt

Is this position eligible for employment sponsorship, (H1B or PERM)?

No

Required Qualifications

• An earned master’s degree or higher in PA studies (or equivalent)
• Current or emeritus NCCPA certification
• Eligibility for Wisconsin licensure (actual licensure is not required)
• One-year of clinical practice experience as a PA
• Evidence of knowledge of the current PA Profession practice environment
• Evidence of skill in computer applications necessary for instruction and communication
• Evidence of excellent interpersonal and communication ability
• Ability to give and receive feedback to and from peers and students
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and effectively manage time

Preferred Qualifications

• More than 1-year of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or Physician, at the time of hire
• Prior clinical or higher education teaching experience

Physical Demands

Reasonable Accommodations

UWL provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

All position descriptions are required to provide physical demands and working condition/environment and may not be published in the job announcement. For information on the physical demands and/or working conditions/environment for this position, please contact Human Resources at hrinfo@uwlax.edu or 608.785.8013.

Working conditions and environment

Office and clinical setting.

Miscellaneous Information

Information about your Benefits

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financial package from the university.

Highlights include:

• paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and good coverage.
• paid holidays and sick days.
• after 5 years of employment, you become vested in our retirement system which ensures income post-career.
• benefits at UWL are highly competitive with local industry and some of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at point of hire. This information is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefits are also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Information about UWL and the Surrounding Region

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse (UW–La Crosse) provides a challenging, dynamic, and diverse learning environment in which the entire university community is fully engaged in supporting student success. Grounded in the liberal arts, UW-La Crosse fosters curiosity and life-long learning through collaboration, innovation, and the discovery and dissemination of new knowledge. Acknowledging and respecting the contributions of all, UW-La Crosse is a regional academic and cultural center that prepares students to take their place in a constantly changing world community.

For more than a decade UW-La Crosse has been named one of Kiplinger’s 100 Best Values in Public Universities and has appeared prominently on the U.S. News & World Report list of “America’s Best Colleges” for more than 15 years, and is ranked #4 on its list of the Best Regional Public Universities in the Midwest. UW-La Crosse ranks 6th nationally among the Top LGBTQ-Friendly Colleges for 2018-19 by AffordableCollegesOnline.org (ACO).

With a student population of roughly 10,500, the university offers 91 undergraduate programs, 21 graduate programs, and 2 doctoral programs through the following three colleges, the College of Arts, Social Sciences, and Humanities, the College of Business Administration, and the College of Science and Health, as well as the School of Education. There are over 600 full-time faculty and instructional academic staff, 75 percent of whom hold terminal degrees. UW-La Crosse boasts a retention rate (freshmen returning as sophomores) of 84 percent, graduation rate (degree within six years) of 70 percent, and is among only 12 institutions cited nationally by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its success in linking campus culture and university leadership to outstanding graduation rates.

UW-La Crosse’s strategic plan Sustaining Excellence continues to move our community forward through its four pillars: increasing community engagement, achieving excellence through equity and diversity, investing in our people, and advancing transformational education. More information about the ongoing work of Sustaining Excellence is available at www.uwlax.edu/info/strategic-plan.

The UW-La Crosse campus is in southwestern Wisconsin, nestled in a residential area of the City of La Crosse and positioned as part of a larger metro area with a population close to 140,000. The area, known as the 7 Rivers Region, is famous for its exceptional natural beauty which includes the Mississippi River on one side, majestic bluffs on the other, and views of rolling farmland and forested valleys in between. Abundant water, woodlands and varying terrain provide ample opportunities for year-round outdoor recreation. Only a couple of hours from Minneapolis or Madison, La Crosse enjoys the affordability and charm of small town living with larger city benefits. Three colleges, two world-class medical institutions, the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra, a restored nineteenth century downtown business district, and a number of galleries and art centers have made La Crosse a regional center for culture, entertainment, medical care, shopping, sports and recreation. More information about the La Crosse metro area can be found here: Choose La Crosse. Learn more about UW-La Crosse here: https://www.uwlax.edu/human-resources/services/talent-acquisition-and-employment/finalist-welcome/

Civil Rights and Compliance Statement

The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring faculty and staff that are qualified and broadly trained. UWL, in compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act is committed to fostering an environment that embraces inclusive excellence and equitable treatment of all parties. Title VII prohibits employment discrimination based on age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Inclusive excellence is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for the University of Wisconsin La Crosse. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the Universities of Wisconsin community.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see https://www.uwlax.edu/police/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

SOE Affiliation

No

Division/College

College of Science and Health

Description of College / Department / Program / Division / Unit

The mission of the College of Science and Health is to provide an outstanding education in the diverse disciplines of science, health, and mathematics. The College is dedicated to student learning where enthusiastic faculty and staff intellectually challenge students in a supportive and professional environment. Fundamental to our mission is the belief in the value of education in the liberal arts and sciences and the creation of new knowledge. The College offers an outstanding academic and cultural environment for the university community and beyond. Our vision is to be a premier comprehensive institution, excelling in both undergraduate and graduate education. We will provide academic programs that attract high-achieving students on a regional, national, and international basis. The College will have an outstanding reputation for the quality of its students learning, faculty and staff, state of the art facilities and technology, scholarly achievements, and community and professional service.

Established in 1995, the UW-L – Gundersen – Mayo – Marshfield PA Program is a 24-month master’s degree program that boasts a strong reputation, small class size, and a 100% PANCE pass rate. Full accreditation has been granted through September 2027. The quad-partnership assures excellent clinical training – student rotations are guaranteed through the Gundersen, Mayo Clinic, and Marshfield Clinic Health Systems. The PA Program is one of eight graduate or undergraduate programs in the Health Professions Department.

Redbook Position

Posting Detail Information

Posting Date

05/30/2025

Continuous Recruitment

Yes

Continuous Recruitment First Review Date

06/30/2025

Close Date

Special Instructions

The competitive salary and position designation will be commensurate with the candidate’s academic experience.

In the resume’ and cover letter, applicants should specify how they meet the required and/or preferred qualifications. The position will remain open and continuously recruited until filled. The first applicant review date is June 20, 2025. The ideal candidates will begin the position in August 2025. To ask questions about this position, please contact Sarah Eichenberg, PA-C, Search Committee Chair, at seichenberg@uwlax.edu.

Note: Electronic submission of application materials is required. For additional information about this position and to apply, please visit https://employment.uwlax.edu

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Priority consideration is given to those candidates who apply by the listed ‘First Review Date’.

Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated, and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law. UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC & Reference Check Policy

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 608-785-8013.

Position Contact Name

Sarah Eichenberg, PA-C

Position Contact Email

seichenberg@uwlax.edu

Required Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Reference Contact Information