Assistant or Associate Professor​/Clinical Professor Bechtel Physician Assistant Program

Assistant Or Associate Professor

Colorado Mesa University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor to teach in the Bechtel Physician Assistant Program. This is a full-time, in person tenure or clinical track, 12-month position. Courses may be assigned as in-person, or hybrid. Professional development in the discipline, involvement with advising, and service to the department and profession are expected.

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Develop and coordinate course design, course delivery, and participate in the evaluation of didactic and clinical curriculum.
• Participate in the admissions process and the applicant screening process.
• Teach assigned courses in the PA program.
• Provide student academic advising and evaluation.
• Assist in clinical site visits.
• Participate in ARC-PA accreditation processes and program/university assessment.
• Complete professional development activities and service to the University and community.
• Participate in the program's ongoing self-assessment process.
• Administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Salary: $98,000-$100,000 commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package.

Minimum qualifications required:

• Physician Assistant with the following:
  Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Preferred qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience.
• Experience with precepting students.
• Active in community services and participation/leadership in local, regional, or national Physician Assistant or other medical organizations.
• An earned academic doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

How to apply:

Applicants will be asked to complete an online application by creating a profile and then providing personal and demographic information. In addition, please be prepared to upload a:

• Cover letter
• Resume or CV
• Names and contact information of three (3) professional references
• Copy of transcripts for all degrees completed (if your transcripts include a social security number or birthdate, please redact that information before uploading the document. Official transcripts will be required upon hire)

Primary contact:
Rachel Weinzimmer, rweinzimmer