Principal Faculty Member, PA Program
Company: Rocky Vista University
Job Location: Englewood, Colorado
Category: Physician Assistants
Type: Full-Time
Close Date: 7/17/2026
Budgeted Salary Range: $102,727 to $130,000 per year DOE
SALARY
$102,727 to $130,000 per year depending on experience and Faculty rank.
BENEFITS
RVU offers a full benefits package that includes 401(k), Health, Dental and Vision insurance, along with 2 weeks (minimum) accrued paid vacation days per year, 12 accrued sick days per year, personal days, 13 ½ paid holidays and 401(K) match up to 7% based on employee's contribution. Join us in an environment where in-office work is the primary focus, complemented by hybrid work flexibility for eligible positions.
Primary Purpose
The principal faculty member in the Physician Assistant (PA) program is responsible for delivering high-quality education, engaging in scholarly activities, and contributing to the program's administration, service, and accreditation.
Essential Job Functions
This position represents a 1.0 FTE, with responsibilities generally allocated as follows:
Teaching: (Approximately 50-55% of FTE)
- Develop and deliver lectures and practice instruction to PA students at a master's level.
- Facilitate small group teaching sessions to enhance student engagement and learning.
- Utilize varied interactive delivery methods, including simulation, to provide dynamic and effective teaching.
- Develop and update curriculum and course materials in line with accreditation standards, the program's competency-based curriculum, and the program's mission and vision.
- Implement and score competency-based assessments.
- Provide academic advising and mentorship to PA students in the didactic and clinical phases of training.
- Participate in curriculum development, review, and assessment for the PA program.
Program and Institutional Service: (Approximately 15% of FTE)
- Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and other program-related activities.
- Actively contribute to student recruitment, applicant evaluation, and program admissions processes.
- Participate in program-level assessment activities.
- Serve on institutional-level committees as appointed by the PA Program Director or University leadership.
- Participate in activities of state, regional, and national organizations to promote a positive image of the PA concept within academic, lay, and professional communities.
Scholarship: (Approximately 10% of FTE)
- Engage in ongoing scholarly activities, research, and professional development relevant to the PA profession, medical education, or area of expertise.
- Maintain current knowledge and skills related to PA education, accreditation, and practice.
Administrative: (Approximately 10% of FTE)
- Ensure program compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards.
- Participate in the preparation of accreditation-related documentation.
- Support program assessment activities directly related to accreditation requirements.
- Contribute to the implementation of accreditation-related recommendations and continuous quality improvement.
Clinical Practice (Optional): (Up to 10% of FTE)
- Engagement in clinical practice (up to 10% of FTE, approximately one-half day per week, if program needs allow and other duties are fulfilled).
- Option to maintain clinical practice to enhance teaching relevance.
- Option to serve as a clinical preceptor while in clinical practice.
Perform other duties as assigned, and support the mission of the program and the university.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Comprehensive knowledge of and experience in higher education health professions programs.
- Current clinical expertise in a medical specialty relevant to PA education.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and academic systems.
- Demonstrated experience in teaching and delivering medical or health sciences content at the graduate level.
- Ability to assess student learning, provide constructive feedback, and facilitate active learning environments.
- Strong interpersonal skills for effective student mentorship.
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and function effectively with limited supervision.
- Commitment to inclusive excellence in education.
- Applies strong attention to detail to deliver consistently accurate and dependable results.
Minimum Qualifications
- Terminal degree from an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program, or an equivalent terminal degree in a relevant health-related or educational field.
- Current NCCPA certification.
- Current license or eligibility for licensure to practice in Colorado.
- Documented experience in teaching at the university or graduate level.
- Knowledge of current PA education and healthcare trends.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior experience as principal faculty in an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
- Experience with program-level assessment, evaluation, and accreditation processes within higher education.
- Record of scholarly activity, research, or presentations pertinent to medical education or the PA profession.
- Familiarity with higher education learning management systems (LMS).
- Experience contributing to continuous quality improvement efforts through data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Thorough understanding of PA program accreditation standards (e.g., ARC-PA).
- Experience precepting PA, MD, DO, or other healthcare professional students in a clinical setting.
- Proficiency in curriculum development and assessment.
- Clinical experience of 3-5 years.
