Faculty in Physician Assistant Program

Job Summary

Position , Augusta University, full‑time, rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor, Physician Assistant educator and principal faculty member in the PA Department/Master of PA Program. Responsibilities include mentoring, advising, small‑group leadership, teaching courses, delivering lectures, supporting students across didactic and clinical phases, and developing course content.

• Maintain confidentiality
• Detail‑oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

• Teaching, conducting student small groups, precepting, advising, mentoring, supervising research practicum.
• Participate in service to the department, college, institution, and community.
• Submit publications for peer‑reviewed journals, present at professional seminars/conferences, search and apply for extramural/intramural grants.
• Participate in clinical practice concurrent with student instruction.

Masters degree in Physician Assistant with ≥3 years as a practicing PA‑C; OR Bachelor’s degree in PA with ≥10 years as a practicing PA‑C and commitment to obtain a Master’s degree within 3 years.

• Assistant Professor – early‑career faculty, 0‑4 years experience in related field.
• Associate Professor – mid‑career faculty, at least five years at rank of Assistant Professor or equivalent.
• Professor – senior‑level faculty, 10+ years in related field, including five years as Associate Professor; must have a terminal degree per BOR policy.

Additional faculty employment qualifications: compliance with SACSCOC requirements, evidence of teaching and scholarly activity, and desirable personal qualities assessed in interview.

Year‑round, full‑time equivalent 1.0. Salary commensurate with experience and achievements, subject to availability of funds. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and Tuition Assistance Program for employees >6 months. Rank and salary are determined at hire based on experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, internal equity, and market data.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.