Adjunct Clinical Faculty

As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.
At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of Western

U. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.
Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) adjunct faculty member to join our team, supporting the education and development of future PAs. This role will involve teaching, mentoring, and contributing to the academic and clinical training of PA students.

• Approximately 10-15 hours (direct and indirect) teaching and proctoring every 5 weeks (Fridays) from September to June.
• Participation in the Final OSCE day in June.
• Curriculum Development: Assist Principal Faculty in developing 2nd year didactic curriculum based on Learning outcomes and Instructional Objectives.
• Curriculum Delivery: Facilitate engaging and educational discussions on selected topics during each session to enhance student understanding of clinical scenarios.
• Board Preparation:
  • Facilitate discussion of Board style questions during each session.
  • Offer advice and assistance to students preparing for their board exams, sharing strategies and resources for success.
• Student Advising: Guide and mentor students through their Master’s thesis projects, providing constructive feedback and academic support.
• Grading SOAP Notes: Assess and provide detailed feedback on SOAP notes submitted by students for each rotation.
• Proctoring POPs (Procedure Objective Performance): Facilitate, Proctor, and Evaluate students during procedural skill assessments.
• Proctoring Final Summative OSCE and Technical Skills Assessment: Facilitate, Proctor, and Evaluate student performance during the final summative Objective Structured Clinical Examination ( OSCE ) and technical skills assessment.

• Knowledge of clinical skills and tasks performed by primary care Physician Assistants.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and scope of practice for Physician Assistants.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Possessing a master’s degree.

• Current NCCPA Board certification as a Physician Assistant and an active PA license in the state of practice.

• Clinical experience as a practicing Physician Assistant.

• Previous teaching experience in a PA program or related healthcare education setting desirable but not required.
• Commitment to excellence in PA education and student-centered learning.
• Dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
• Passion for advancing the PA profession…