Family Medicine

University of Washington; Tacoma (WA); Ibrido; USD 108.000 - 168.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Washington invites applications for a teaching faculty position in Family Medicine at the Tacoma campus, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, for a 12-month, 2-year, part-time appointment starting March 2027. Responsibilities include classroom/online teaching, curriculum development, and student evaluation.

The position emphasizes didactic instruction, course coordination, and admissions/recruitment activities within MEDEX Northwest, with a strong focus on diversity

Competenze

• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or related field.
• Completion of an accredited PA program.
• Eligible for PA licensure in the state of assigned campus.
• Current NCCPA certification or equivalent and two years of clinical experience.
• Teaching experience of six months in either a classroom or clinical setting.

Mansioni

• Develop syllabi, lectures, exams, and student assessment instruments.
• Delivers course instruction including lecturing and facilitation of other learning activities.
• Chairing or Co-chairing at least one course.
• Academic advising of students.
• Working professionally and collaboratively with other faculty members, medical director, staff and instructional faculty.
• Developing and nurturing clinical sites and preceptors.
• Admissions activities, application review.
• Programmatic activities: scholarly activity, committees, as well as other duties as assigned.
• Demonstration of a culturally competent approach to the unique disparities of healthcare access and delivery.

Conoscenze

Teaching experience

Clinical experience

Formazione

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Accredited PA program completion

PA licensure eligibility

Descrizione del lavoro

University of Washington: Academic Personnel & Faculty: School of Medicine: Family Medicine

Location

Tacoma, WA

Open Date

Aug 27, 2026

Description

The Department of Family Medicine at the University of Washington invites applications for a teaching faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor, with an anticipated start date of March 2027. We seek applicants who demonstrate commitment to excellence in teaching and service in a diverse and inclusive academic community. The successful candidate will join our faculty on a part-time basis for a twelve-month, 2-year appointment beginning in 2027.

The base salary range for an Assistant Teaching Professor will be $9000-$11,917 per month @ 1.0 FTE ($108,000-$143,004 annually @ 1.0 FTE) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

The base salary range for an Associate Teaching Professor will be $11667-$14,000 per month @ 1.0 FTE ($140,004-$168,000 annually @ 1.0 FTE) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

MEDEX Northwest is the Physician Assistant (PA) Program at the University of Washington (UW) and is a section of the Department of Family Medicine in the School of Medicine. MEDEX has five campuses located in Spokane, WA; Anchorage, AK; Kona, Hawaii; UW Seattle, and UW Tacoma.

This position/appointment is based at the Tacoma campus.

Position FTE: 0.8-1.0

Position Overview:

Primary responsibilities include classroom and online teaching, curriculum development, chairing at least one course, and advising and evaluating students. The Teaching Professor functions as the program’s didactic faculty at the MEDEX Tacoma campus and throughout the WWAMI area. The Teaching Professor is an experienced PA who is broadly responsible for instructing PA students in the classroom. The Teaching Professor is a multi-year position and is a 12-month, non-tenure track appointment. This position assists in all aspects of the program including recruitment and the development, creation, delivery, and evaluation of the curriculum associated with the program and the University of Washington. They will also engage in teaching, scholarly activity, and service.

Additional duties of the Teaching Professor include lecturing, proctoring didactic activities, participation in the recruitment and the admissions process, ensuring compliance with ARC-PA Standards, in addition to other duties assigned by the Associate Program Director (APD) for Academic Affairs and/or the Program Director. This position must be available for participation in administrative and academic committees and meetings, University of Washington School of Medicine and Department of Family Medicine meetings, as well as various retreats and projects at the University of Washington campus in Seattle and other MEDEX or WWAMI training sites.

Supervision: This position is supervised directly by the MEDEX Program Director with accountability to the APD for Academic Affairs.

General Responsibilities:

• Develop syllabi, lectures, exams, and student assessment instruments
• Delivers course instruction including lecturing and facilitation of other learning activities including facilitation of small group discussion, workshops, and simulation training throughout the didactic phase.
• Chairing or Co-chairing at least one course
• Academic advising of students
• Working professionally and collaboratively with other faculty members, medical director, staff and instructional faculty
• Developing and nurturing clinical sites and preceptors
• Admissions activities, application review,
• Programmatic activities: scholarly activity, committees, as well as other duties as assigned
• Demonstration of a culturally competent approach to the unique disparities of healthcare access and delivery.

Student Support, Evaluation, and Progress:

• Functions as a professional role model for students in all phases of the program. Proctors student skills assessments and grades course assignments in a timely fashion as needed. Assist with evaluating student progress and clinical competency, ensuring achievement of essential practice skills for each rotation.
• Create written, audiovisual, and computer-based teaching materials.
• Provide academic advising, meet with students on professional development, and implement retention strategies (tutoring, counseling).
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Collaborate on the planning and scheduling of student orientation, Mid-year Exam Week, and Final Exam Week.
• Review all student evaluations in a timely manner and address any issues raised by the student or preceptor.

Program Management

• Working professionally and collaboratively with other faculty members, medical director, staff and instructional faculty
• Represent the program on committees and projects focused on clinical education, diversity, and healthcare access including programmatic retreats, evaluation of curriculum, didactic coordination meetings, and engage with student affairs for student remediation.
• Lead and participate in Didactic Team meetings, retreats, and other MEDEX events requiring travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Masters’s degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physician Assistant Studies or related field
• Completion of an accredited PA program
• Eligible for PA licensure in the state of assigned campus
• Current NCCPA certification or equivalent and two years of clinical experience
• Teaching experience of six months in either a classroom or clinical setting is required

Please note: the University of Washington does not sponsor part-time positions for visas or for legal permanent residence.

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 .

Benefits Information

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