Assistant Professor (Physician Assistant Studies) 12-month appointment

Missouri State University; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking an Assistant Professor in Physician Assistant Studies. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in teaching, scholarship, and service within a dynamic academic environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for instructing students in both classroom and practical settings, providing advisement, and participating in research activities. The position encourages clinical practice involvement, fostering a balance between teaching and real-world application. If you are passionate about education and have a strong clinical background, this position is perfect for you to make a meaningful impact in the lives of future healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of full-time clinical experience as a physician assistant.
• NCCPA certification required and eligibility for MO PA licensure.

Responsibilities

• Teach and assess students in classroom and skills lab settings.
• Engage in scholarly activities and support student research projects.

Skills

Clinical Experience

Teaching Skills

Research Skills

Student Advisement

Education

Master's Degree in PA Studies

Job description

Assistant Professor (Physician Assistant Studies) 12-month appointment

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

First date of consideration is January 6, 2025. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.

Contact Information:
For additional information regarding the position, interested individuals may contact the Search Committee Chair: Shannon Hauschildt, MS, PA-C, [e-mail]

Position Information

Position Title: Assistant Professor (Physician Assistant Studies) 12-month appointment

Work Location: Springfield Campus

Department: Physician Assistant Studies

Pay Grade: Unclassified

Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.

Faculty Appointment Type: Term (12 month)

Begin Date of Appointment: 06/01/2025

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Exempt

General Function

The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.

Description of Primary Duties

As a tenure-track principal faculty member in PAS, the primary duties will include teaching, scholarship, and service. Job duties include:

• Student instruction in the classroom and skills lab
• Student assessment of skills includes history taking, physical examination, procedures, medical documentation, and ability to develop a comprehensive plan of care.
• Student advisement
• Service to the department, college, university, community, and profession
• Support for student research projects
• Scholarly activity such as professional peer review presentations, manuscript (clinical or non-clinical) peer-review publications, and collaborative research or grant activities
• One day a week clinical practice activity is encouraged, viewed favorably, and release time is provided
• Other duties as the need arises

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications

The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook.

Additional Qualifications

The successful candidate must also:

1. Be a physician assistant / associate with at least 3 years of recent full-time clinical experience
2. Have earned a minimum of a master’s degree in PA studies
3. Be NCCPA certified
4. Possess or be eligible for MO PA licensure

Open Date

11/19/2024

Equal Opportunity Statement

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Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.