Assistant/Associate Professor PA Studies (TT)

University of the Pacific; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

University of the Pacific invites applications for an Assistant/Associate Professor in PA Studies (TT). The Physician Assistant Program delivers didactic education with a strong emphasis on scholarly activity and service within a tenure-track framework.

Faculty roles include advising, teaching, course coordination, and clinical site oversight in a collaborative, student-centered environment. The position requires scholarly activity and service as part of the workload, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARC‑PA-accredited PA program.
• Master's degree in PA studies or other discipline.
• Current NCCPA certification and state licensure in California (or eligible for state license).
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Minimum of one (1) year of academic experience in Physician Assistant Education

Responsibilities

• Advising and mentoring students, course coordination, classroom teaching, participation in course assignments and student assessment, developing student objectives, participating in lab sessions, performing clinical site visits, and assisting with clinical site evaluation.
• Establishing an ongoing personal program of scholarly activity.
• Participation in department meetings, college and university committees, and state and/or national organizations.
• Participation in the ARC‑PA continuing accreditation process.
• Participation in the admissions process.
• Clinical: Opportunities exist for release time to perform clinical work in the PAs area of expertise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program graduate

Master's degree in PA studies or other discipline

Job description

Assistant/Associate Professor PA Studies (TT)

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The Physician Assistant Program faculty at University of the Pacific is responsible for providing all aspects of didactic education for the Program. Faculty members are integral in all activities of the program.

While teaching is the primary focus of faculty at the University, scholarship and service requirements equate to a minimum of 30% of the workload for tenure-track faculty. We aspire to promote student learning within a humanistic environment so that students are enthusiastic about providing scientifically based, patient-centered care.

Scholarship and professional service are valued by the program and University of the Pacific. The Physician Assistant Program is committed to strengthening the profession through the “development of, and support for, collaborative research and practice-based/applied research.” The intent of this effort is not only to increase the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, but also to focus on faculty and student scholarship and research as part of the University's overall educational mission. Tenure-track faculty must meet minimum requirements for promotion and tenure in alignment with the university's timeline requirements.

• Advising and mentoring students, course coordination, classroom teaching, participation in course assignments and student assessment, developing student objectives, participating in lab sessions, performing clinical site visits, and assisting with clinical site evaluation.
• Establishing an ongoing personal program of scholarly activity.
• Participation in department meetings, college and university committees, and state and/or national organizations.
• Participation in the ARC‑PA continuing accreditation process.
• Participation in the admissions process.
• Clinical: Opportunities exist for release time to perform clinical work in the PAs area of expertise.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate from an ARC‑PA-accredited PA program
• Master's degree in PA studies or other discipline.
• Current NCCPA certification, state licensure in California (or eligible for state license).
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Minimum of one (1) year of academic experience in Physician Assistant Education

Preferred Qualifications

• DMSc, PhD, DHSc, or equivalent preferred.
• Five (5) or more years of experience in Physician Assistant Education.
• Proficiency in Medical Spanish.
• Sincere desire for personal growth and development as an educator, including teaching, scholarship, and service throughout the course of your career.
• Desire to teach and learn from students in all phases of the curriculum.
• Involvement or desire to be involved in professional organizations within the field of specialty.
• Involvement or desire to participate in professional education beyond the school, on local, state, regional, national, and international levels.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, specifically MS Office Suite Programs (i.e. Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and MS Outlook.
• Ability to work as a team with administrators, fellow faculty, staff, and students
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.

This is an in‑person role, and the successful candidate must be willing to relocate within California, preferably within 25 miles of the Sacramento Pacific campus.

Workload varies by trimester, but is assigned by the Program Director in consultation with the faculty member. Emphasis is placed on balancing the academic requirements of teaching, scholarship, and service for each year. The schedule is dependent on the course and department needs. Specific workload and scheduling will be adjusted based on the faculty member's and the Program's needs. In addition to scheduled assignments, professional activities outside the school (presentations, consulting, etc.) will be supported, encouraged, and expected.

Valid driver's license required. Incumbent must also be able to meet the University's fleet rules and be eligible to drive for University business. The University and its insurance carrier reserves the right to exclude applicants based on their driving record.

Anti‑Discrimination / EEO Policy Statement

University of the Pacific is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to workforce diversity across backgrounds, experiences, and viewpoints. Pacific does not unlawfully discriminate in its hiring of faculty and staff, or in the provision of its employment benefits to its faculty and staff on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, genetic information, sex/gender, marital status, military and veteran status, sexual orientation, medical condition, pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, or mental or physical disability, or other legally protected characteristics or combination of such characteristics. While we strive to attract a broad and representative pool of candidates, all hiring decisions are made based on merit, selecting the most qualified individual for each position.