Assistant Professor of Health Sciences; Tenure Track - MSPA Program

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Position Title:Assistant Professor of Health Sciences (Tenure Track) - MSPA Program
Job Category:Faculty
Employment Type:Regular
Job Profile:Assistant Professor
Job Duties:

Job Summary:

This full-time faculty position, reporting to the Dean of Faculty and under the supervision of the Program Director, is responsible for the management and evaluation of the program's academic and clinical components.

Responsibilities and Duties

Accreditation:

Assists the Program Director with the following:

• Maintain accreditation by coordinating the efforts of the PA Program to meet and/or exceed the ARC-PA Standards.

Teaching:

Instruct first year and second year students in the following:

• Physical Diagnosis Lab Instructor

• Clinical Correlations Instructor

• Procedures Instructor

• Lecturing in area of expertise

• Advising first year and second year students

• Reviewing and grading master's projects

Curriculum:

• Review academic/clinical curricular content for appropriateness to PA practice

• Monitor evaluation of learning outcomes

• Create and review academic and clinical exams

Committee Service:

• Will participate on appropriate committees (as schedule allows) as requested by the Program Director.

• Participates in ARC-PA accreditation and program evaluation activities as deemed appropriate by the Program Director.

Other:

Other duties/leadership positions as assigned

Responsibilities for general aspects of the PA Program and the Center of Health Sciences

• Participating in the admissions process including application review, interview and serving on the admissions committee.

• Participation in the developing, reviewing and revising as necessary the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program

• Participation in scholarly activities is encouraged (involvement in professional organizations, research, etc.)

• Participating in remedial instruction

• Participating in the preparation of accreditation documents and participating in the self-study process

• Serving on school-wide committee is encouraged

• Participating in the recruitment effort

Skills

• Requires ability to manage multiple and varied tasks with frequent high levels of urgency or sensitivity

• Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in a team environment

• Good interpersonal skills are required, both written and oral

Computer Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook

Health Sciences

$120,000-$125,000/annually depending on qualifications and experience

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

• Valid and Unrestricted Wisconsin Physician Assistant license

• Current NCCPA Board Certification

• Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience

• Current clinical practice

• Proficiency in Canvas

• Previous teaching experience in a Physician Assistant program or other graduate medical education program

Master's or Physician Assistant Degree

To apply, click the Apply button at the top of this page. Please upload the following documents to your application:

• Resume

• Cover letter

Application materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled. For full consideration, please submit your application materials by May 31st, 2026. Applications received after this date may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee.

Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.(see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)

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