"Principal Faculty PA Program"

Job Description

Principal Faculty Pa Program

R0009868
Tampa

Position Details

The Department of Physician Assistant Medicine in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa invites applications for a full-time, 12-month Principal Faculty position beginning in Fall 2025. This position includes the opportunity for appointment as Associate Program Director, depending on experience and alignment with program needs.

The University of Tampa's Physician Assistant Medicine Program is accredited by ARC-PA and is located in a state-of-the-art health sciences complex in the heart of downtown Tampa. The program is committed to excellence in graduate education, a student-centered learning environment, and innovation in healthcare education.

Position Summary

The Principal Faculty member participates in all aspects of PA education, including didactic and clinical instruction, student assessment and remediation, curriculum development, program evaluation, admissions, and mentoring. Principal Faculty are full-time members of the academic team and report to the Program Director.

If appointed as Associate Program Director, the faculty member will also assist in the administration of the program and support the Program Director in strategic planning, accreditation compliance, faculty development, and program operations.

Qualifications

Required:

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent)
• Current NCCPA certification
• Minimum of three (3) years experience in PA education
• Strong commitment to professional development and graduate education
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred:

• Doctoral degree (e.g., DMSc, PhD, EdD, DHEd, etc.)
• Previous experience as PA faculty or in PA program administration
• Familiarity with ARC-PA accreditation processes and standards
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, assessment, or simulation-based education
• Interest or experience in assuming program leadership responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach across the didactic and/or clinical phases of the curriculum
• Participate in the ongoing review, design, and evaluation of the program curriculum and instructional delivery
• Serve on program and university committees
• Advise and mentor students
• Engage in scholarly activity and professional development
• Participate in student admissions, including holistic application review and interviews
• Participate in the ARC-PA accreditation and self-study process
• If serving as Associate Program Director, assist with program management, faculty onboarding and support, and representation of the program in administrative matters

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled

All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Statement of teaching philosophy (optional but encouraged)
Contact information for three professional references

Additional Information

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report.

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs.

The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous, high quality curricula in biology, marine science, environmental science, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, forensic science, exercise science, public health, allied health, sport management and nursing; all designed to prepare students for challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Our faculty are excellent teachers, both in the classroom and working with students on an individual basis. UT has invested heavily in the development of our college's teaching and research facilities and laboratories. Our college continually fosters relationships with organizations in the greater Tampa Bay area and elsewhere to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see: https://www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-natural-and-health-sciences.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process.

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.