Ast Prof/Asc Professor - Fixed Term

MSU - Michigan State University; East Lansing (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Michigan State University is seeking an Associate/Assistant Professor (Fixed Term) to join the PA program. The incumbent will participate in the development of supervised clinical experiences, deliver lectures and clinical skills instruction, and evaluate students to meet accreditation standards.

The role involves teaching, curriculum activities, and collaboration with the faculty to ensure high-quality education. Background checks and professional misconduct reviews are part of the process.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited program.
• Current NCCPA Certification.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience with PA students or medical students; precepting/instruction.
• Active Physician Assistant license for Michigan or eligibility to obtain such licensure; MI licensing rules.

Responsibilities

• Develop supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) to meet program outcomes and accreditation standards.
• Deliver classroom lectures and clinical skills instruction; assess student performance.
• Evaluate students and develop assessments; facilitate instruction, learning, and assessment activities.
• Collaborate with faculty on curriculum development and program activities.
• Support implementation of accreditation requirements and program evaluations.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Curriculum development

Teaching / instruction

Education

Master’s degree in PA studies

NCCPA Certification

MI PA license or eligibility

Terminal PA-C or Doctoral degree with board certification

Job description

Working/Functional Title

Ast Prof/Asc Professor - Fixed Term

Position Summary

This is a University faculty position with academic rank based upon the appointee’s experience and qualifications. The incumbent who serves in this position will actively participate in the overall development of supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) necessary to ensure students receive the clinical experiences required to meet program outcomes and accreditation standards. As part of the faculty team, this individual is also involved in program curriculum activities including generating and delivering classroom lectures and clinical skills instruction, evaluating students, developing assessments, and facilitating instruction, learning and assessment activities.

As an institution of higher learning, Michigan State University is committed to providing a safe environment for its students, faculty, and staff in support of its educational mission. With this commitment, the University conducts criminal background checks and professional misconduct reviews of all applicants for employment in faculty, academic staff, and executive management searches.

Professional Misconduct Review

A professional misconduct review is a prerequisite for a candidate to be selected for this position. Applicants will be asked to disclose whether they are subject to any pending investigation, findings or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Professional misconduct includes misconduct related to a person’s employment, including, but not limited to, theft, embezzlement, research integrity, discrimination, or harassment under civil rights laws and policies, including protected identity harassment, sexual harassment, sexual misconduct (sexual assault, sexual exploitation, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, etc.), and retaliation. All applicants will be asked to sign an authorization and release, which authorizes the University to contact the candidate’s current and former employers, for a period of 7 years prior to the date of application, related to any pending investigations, findings of responsibility and/or sanctions related to professional misconduct. Nothing will be sent to current or former employers unless the candidate reaches the semi-finalist stage.

The existence of professional misconduct history does not automatically exclude a candidate from employment. The University will assess the history, including any information provided by the candidate, in determining whether it is compatible with the position. The University may decline to hire a candidate based on the professional misconduct review. All records obtained from external employers will be kept in a secure location, separate from personnel files. If an applicant fails to sign the authorization and release, the application will be deemed incomplete and will be withdrawn.

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

Terminal -PA-C or Doctoral degree with active Board certification and state licensure in Michigan or eligibility to obtain such licensure

Minimum Requirements

• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies from an accredited program
• Current NCCPA Certification
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical experience with at least 1 year precepting/instructing PAs, PA students, or medical students
• A valid physician assistant license for the State of Michigan or eligibility to obtain such licensure

OR

• Doctoral degree with active Board certification and state licensure in Michigan or eligibility to obtain such licensure
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant clinical or healthcare-related experience with at least 1 year precepting/instructing students

Desired Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with clinical sites, students, staff, faculty, administrators, and the public.
• Self-motivated with refined organizational skills.
• Enthusiastic about working in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated ability in teaching and curriculum development.

Required Application Materials

• Cover Letter
• CV

Review of Applications Begins On

11/09/2026

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.