Adjunct Physician Assistant Faculty - Pharmacology

West Coast University; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast University seeks a Physician Assistant Faculty member to guide students and shape the next generation of healthcare professionals. The role emphasizes teaching excellence, leadership, and curriculum development across PA and pharmacology courses.

Faculty will support student outcomes, participate in assessment, and advance educational methodologies within a student-centered, innovative environment. Terminal degrees and prior higher education experience are valued.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience in University level courses.
• 3 years of clinical practice required.
• Experience with online learning platforms is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to students and faculty.
• Develop and update course materials and syllabi.
• Utilize diverse teaching methods to achieve learning outcomes.
• Contribute to curriculum evaluation and revisions as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical practice

Educational technology

Education

Master's degree

Doctorate preferred

Higher education curriculum development

Tools

LMS (Blackboard/Canvas)

Job description

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Physician Assistant Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives - you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of Physician Assistant as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community!

Please Note:

Pharmacology runs 8:30 - 11:10 AM Every Tuesday

You will make an impact by:

• Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor and facilitator.
• Create an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability
• Regularly contributes to improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi utilizing identified University processes
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process and for individual students.
• Assists with assessment, critique and evaluation of overall curriculum and may lead the process of revisions to program and syllabi (if necessary) while ensuring quality.

Your Experience Includes:

• 0-4 years of teaching in a University (or College) or previous rank of assistant professor awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
• Teaching experience in Physician Assistant or Pharmacology courses is strongly preferred.
• Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process desirable.
• Documented 3 years of experience as a practicing clinician

Education:

• Must provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to education theory and practice, or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, or current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery.
• Terminal academic degree required (Master's degree), doctorate preferred
• For Non-PA Scientists: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in higher education, academic support, or curriculum development in alignment with program needs.

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Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people's lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates' professional growth.

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.