Assistant Professor-On-Call

MSU Careers Recent Jobs; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University seeks a Physician Assistant faculty member to support the Physical Examination and Procedures and Diagnostics courses. This role involves assisting principal faculty in labs, grading events, and coordinating simulated activities across semesters 1–4.

Ideal candidates hold a Master’s in PA studies with NCCPA certification and Michigan licensure, or a DO/MD with board certification and Michigan licensure. A DEI statement describing inclusive excellence is required.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited program.
• Current NCCPA Certification.
• A valid physician assistant license for Michigan or eligibility to obtain such licensure.
• OR Doctoral degree (DO/MD) with active board certification and state licensure in Michigan or eligibility to obtain licensure.

Responsibilities

• Assist principal faculty to run and grade physical examination labs and procedures.
• Support simulations, check-offs, and events across semesters 1–4.
• Help coordinate course activities and student assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Collaborative work

Organizational skills

Education

Master’s degree in physician assistant studies

Doctoral degree (DO/MD) with board certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Position Summary

PA Medicine is in search of additional faculty help in the Physical Examination and Procedures and Diagnostics courses (which occur each semester, from semesters 1-4). These courses contain physical exam and procedural skills labs and check offs, and other simulated events, which require additional instructors to assist principal faculty to properly run and/or grade the events.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Degree

Doctorate -PA-C

Minimum Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited program
• Current NCCPA Certification
• A valid physician assistant license for the State of Michigan or eligibility to obtain such licensure.

OR

• Doctoral degree, DO or MD with active Board certification and state licensure in Michigan or eligibility to obtain such licensure.

Desired Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, administrators, and the public.
• Familiarity with the use of computers for organization, word processing, and communication.
• Enthusiastic about working in a collaborative environment.
• Self-motivated with refined organizational skills.

Required Application Materials

• CV
• Cover Letter
• Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) statement. Submit a description of your past experiences and contributions to inclusive excellence including a brief description of your ideas for future initiatives that you would like to implement to support MSUCOM's commitment to inclusive excellence. https://osteopathicmedicine.msu.edu/about-us/diversity-inclusion-safety

Special Instructions

N/A

Work Hours

Between 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Review of Applications Begins On

04/11/2025

Website

pa.com.msu.edu

MSU Statement

Michigan State University has been advancing the common good with uncommon will for more than 160 years. One of the top research universities in the world, MSU pushes the boundaries of discovery and forges enduring partnerships to solve the most pressing global challenges while providing life-changing opportunities to a diverse and inclusive academic community through more than 200 programs of study in 17 degree-granting colleges.

Advertised: Mar 28, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Mar 28, 2027 Eastern Daylight Time