Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator in Physician Assistant (Ruskin, FL)

Gannon University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

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Job summary

Gannon University seeks an Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator for the Physician Assistant Program in Ruskin, Florida. The twelve-month, either tenure-track or teaching-track position begins as early as September 2026.

Responsibilities include developing clinical sites, supervising clinical year students, preparing exams, and guiding graduate research. The candidate will teach, advise, work collaboratively, support interprofessional education, and participate in service to the university,

Qualifications

• Master PA-S degree (or MD/DO) required; 3–5 years of full-time clinical experience.
• Current NCCPA certification; eligible for PA/MD/DO licensure in Florida.
• Post-professional doctorate is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop clinical sites; supervise clinical year students.
• Prepare student examinations and provide research guidance to graduate students.
• Teach, advise students, collaborate with colleagues, and engage in service activities.

Education

Master of Physician Assistant Science degree (or MD/DO)

NCCPA certification

Florida PA/MD/DO licensure eligibility

Post-professional doctorate (PhD, DSc, DHSc, EdD) desired

Teaching/clinical preceptor experience preferred

Research experience preferred

Job description

Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator in Physician Assistant(Ruskin, FL)

Position Summary:

Gannon University's Morosky College of Health Professions andSciences invites applications for a full-time Clinical Coordinatorand faculty member in the Physician Assistant Program in Ruskin,Florida.

The appointment for this twelve-month, tenure-track orteaching-track position begins as early as September 2026.Responsibilities include identifying and developing clinical sites,working with clinical year students according to establishedstandards, preparation of student examinations, and providingresearch guidance to graduate-level students. The successfulcandidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues,support an interprofessional learning environment, teach and advisestudents, and participate in service activities to support theUniversity, community, and profession.

Qualified candidates will be expected to engage in scholarlyactivities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship asappropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotionat Gannon. Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusivenessand invites members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Required Qualifications:

• Education/Experience: Master of PhysicianAssistant Science degree (or equivalent) or a medical degree (M.D.or D.O.) is required; three-to-five (3-5) years of full-timeclinical experience is required.
• Rank: In accordance with the University'sstandards, the Provost and Vice President for Student Experienceawards initial rank at the time of employment.
• Licenses and Certifications: Current NCCPAcertification required; candidates must have or be eligible for PA,MD, or DO licensure in Florida.
• University Mission: Must be able to support andpromote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity,and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplaryprofessional education programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Candidates with a post-professional doctorate degree (PhD, DSc,DHSc, EdD, etc.) are preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years of teaching, clinical preceptor, and/orresearch experience are preferred.

Location: Ruskin, Fl

Employment Status: Full Time

Department: Col.Health Professions & Sci.

Division: School of Health Professions

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