FPPT Clinical Assistant Professor

Part Time Clinical Assistant Professor and Principal Faculty Physician Assistant Studies Program, NSU Muskogee

Part time, 12‑month, non‑tenure track position as Clinical Assistant Professor, Principal Faculty in the Physician Assistant Studies program at Northeastern State University. The program emphasizes preparing students for rural practice. The PA program is housed on the NSU Muskogee campus. Both teaching (80%) and administrative/service (20%) assignments are part of this role.

Northeastern State University (NSU) invites applications for this role which includes responsibilities within program mission, accreditation compliance, faculty collaboration, and student support.

• Promote the mission of Northeastern State University to faculty, staff, students, and the community at large
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
• Comply with faculty/staff policies and procedures
• Work with NSU faculty and staff to maintain program compliance with ARC‑PA and HLC accreditation criteria
• Fulfill the NSU Department of Health Professions Strategic Plan of being the premiere health professions program in the region
• Provide committee service at a program level
• Attend PA program weekly faculty meetings

• Participate with other principal faculty in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the PA didactic program curriculum
• Provide PA student instruction, assessment, remediation, and academic advisement in areas of clinical expertise
• Assist the Director of Clinical Education in developing curricular content for the clinical call‑back days

• Participate in PA student selection
• Assist in the search process for selecting PA program faculty
• Advise the program director of any problems related to behavior, academics or professionalism
• Fulfill faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
• Complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the PA program
• Establish a personal program of scholarly activity
• Participate in clinical practice, as assigned

• Perform service activities that advance the PA program and the PA profession, including assistance in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of PA students
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Dedication to the academic priorities of NSU and the NSU PA program mission
• Previous experience with ARC‑PA accreditation procedures and articulation processes is preferred
• Experience in activities that focus on assessment and student learning outcomes is preferred
• Experience with simulation learning activities beneficial
• Supportive of the mission and values of Northeastern State University

• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program or other healthcare‑related field
• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or related field required
• Current NCCPA certification required with a minimum of three years of clinical experience
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills
• Experience as a faculty member in a PA program or comparable experience is preferred

Resume/Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Teaching Philosophy, Research Philosophy, Three References, Copy of transcripts (may be scanned, saved and uploaded).

Salary $52,176 with excellent benefits.

Projected hire date: 08/03/2026.

Applications accepted until 06/28/2026.

Northeastern State University’s policy is that all newly hired employees must provide an original social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis.

Northeastern State University complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non‑discrimination.