Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program

Chamberlain University; Richmond (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and disa

401k Retirement Program + 6% employer

Job summary

Chamberlain University in Richmond, CA is seeking a Physician Assistant - Assistant Professor to join the new Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. You will teach across classroom, online, and clinical settings to shape future healthcare leaders.

The role requires a Master's degree or higher, PA-C certification, and teaching or clinical experience, with a strong emphasis on curriculum development, student advising, and data-driven program improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher required.
• Two years of full-time teaching or three years of clinical PA experience.
• NCCPA certified PA-C and current credentials.
• Strong communication and initiative; must meet compliance requirements as per Faculty Handbook.

Responsibilities

• Teach in classroom, online, and clinical settings.
• Collaborate on curriculum planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
• Serve as course coordinator or team instructor with autonomous and shared teaching duties.
• Provide meaningful feedback, advising, and counseling to students.
• Help manage databases and evaluate data on student performance and exams.
• Participate in program development and admissions processes.
• Mentor students and promote professionalism and collaboration.
• Engage in scholarly activities with professional PA organizations.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teaching experience

Regulatory/compliance knowledge

NCCPA PA-C certified

Education

Master's degree or higher

Job description

• Full-time
• Department: Faculty

Company Description

Chamberlain

With more than 135 years of history in healthcare education and as the largest nursing school in the country, Chamberlain University is committed to delivering a high-value education that prepares students to thrive as healthcare professionals. We call this commitment Chamberlain Care®—our dedication to providing students with the tools and resources to succeed while immersed in a community of care. By living Chamberlain Care®, we graduate healthcare professionals who transform the health of people worldwide.

Chamberlain is comprised of the College of Nursing and the College of Health Professions. The College of Nursing offers a three-year Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree program and flexible post-licensure programs, such as the RN to BSN option, Master of Science in Nursing degree program, Doctor of Nursing Practice degree program and graduate certificates. The College of Health Professions also offers the Master in Public Health, Master of Social Work and Master of Physician Assistant Studies degree programs.

Chamberlain is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission ( www.hlcommission.org ), an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Learn more about Chamberlain at www.chamberlain.edu , and follow Chamberlain on Instagram , Facebook and LinkedIn .

Chamberlain University-Richmond, CA, campus has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).

Chamberlain University-Richmond, CA. campus anticipates matriculating its first class in September 2027, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status. Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students.

Job Description

Are you passionate about shaping the future of healthcare? Chamberlain University is seeking a dedicatedPhysician Assistant - Assistant Professorto join our new Richmond, CA, Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. This role offers a unique opportunity to teach in various learning environments while contributing to the development of future healthcare leaders.

Key Responsibilities:

• Teaching Excellence: Implement our College’s philosophy and curriculum through engaging classroom, online, and clinical teaching.
• Curriculum Development: Collaborate on didactic and clinical curriculum planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation.
• Course Coordination: Serve as a course coordinator or team instructor, managing both autonomous and shared teaching responsibilities.
• Student Engagement: Provide meaningful feedback to students, support their advising and counseling needs, and assist with remediation.
• Data Management: Help manage databases and evaluate data on student performance, faculty evaluations, national exam results, and more.
• Program Development: Participate in the review and revision of the program's mission and academic policies, and contribute to the admissions process.
• Professional Role Model: Serve as a mentor for students and faculty, promoting professionalism and collaboration within the College and community.
• Scholarly Activities: Engage in professional organizations to promote the PA profession and contribute to the continuous improvement of our programs.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree or higher.
• Two years of full-time teaching experienceor three years of clinical experience as a PA.
• Experientially prepared to teach assigned courses.
• NCCPA certified physician assistant (PA-C).
• Maintain current regulatory and practice credentials, as appropriate, based on assignment.
• Excellent communication skills, along with a high level of initiative and prudent judgment.
• Must meet all compliance requirements as specified in the Faculty Handbook. For those working within the clinical setting, additional compliance requirements are outlined in the faculty compliance packet.

Additional Information

In support of the pay transparency laws enacted across the country, the expected salary range for this position is between $130,000 and $170,000. Actual pay will be adjusted based on job-related factors permitted by law, such as experience and training; geographic location; licensure and certifications; market factors; departmental budgets; and responsibility. Our Talent Acquisition Team will be happy to answer any questions you may have, and we look forward to learning more about your salary requirements. The position qualifies for the below benefits.

• Health, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
• 401k Retirement Program + 6% employer match

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation