Full Time Instructor/Associate Professor, FSM Physician Assistant Program

TopSciNet; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 114,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine in Chicago, IL seeks a full-time Clinician-Educator at the PA Program, rank Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor. The position is non-tenure-eligible and focuses on teaching, clinical education, and program development.

Responsibilities include year-round teaching, assessment, and advisement of PA students; participation in admissions, program evaluation, curriculum planning, and ongoing accreditation; and engagement in scholarship and

Qualifications

• Master's or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university in PA education.
• Graduate of an accredited PA program or medical school.
• National PA certification.
• Eligible for Illinois state licensure as a PA.
• Preferred teaching experience in a college/university-based PA program.
• Experience with problem-based learning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver year-round teaching, assessment, and advisement of PA students in didactic and clinical phases.
• Participate in student admissions, program evaluation, and curriculum planning.
• Support ongoing program accreditation through continuous review and assessment.
• Engage in scholarship, research, and professional development activities.
• Contribute to the clinical training curriculum, including development and evaluation of rotations.

Skills

Teaching experience

Problem-based learning

Education

Master's or doctoral degree in PA education

Graduate of accredited PA program or medical school

Job description

Full Time Instructor/Associate Professor, FSM Physician Assistant Program

Northwestern University Chicago, IL — USA

Northwestern University Chicago, IL USA Posted Dec 05, 2025 Due Nov 20, 2026

Job Description

Type: Full-Time
Salary: $114,000 – $159,000 per year
Posted: 11/20/2025
Category: Physician Assistants

The Physician Assistant (PA) Program within the Department of Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time Clinician-Educator at the rank of Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor. This is a non-tenure-eligible faculty position focused on excellence in teaching, clinical education, and program development.

Responsibilities

Deliver year-round teaching, assessment, and advisement of PA students in both didactic and clinical phases of the curriculum.

Participate in student admissions, program evaluation, and curriculum planning.

Support ongoing program accreditation through continuous review and assessment.

Engage in scholarship, research, and professional development activities.

Contribute to the program’s clinical training curriculum, including development, implementation, and evaluation of student clinical rotations.

Qualifications

Required

Master's or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university in a discipline relevant to PA education.

Graduate of an accredited PA program or medical school.

National PA certification.

Eligible for Illinois state licensure to practice as a PA.

Preferred

Demonstrated teaching experience in a college/university-based PA program.

Experience with problem-based learning.

Compensation

Base salary range: $114,000 – $159,000 per year.

The final offer will reflect factors such as experience, qualifications, years since terminal degree, training, departmental budget, internal comparators, and external market standards.

Northwestern University provides competitive benefits, including health, retirement, and professional development programs. Learn more at Northwestern Benefits .

Application Process

Northwestern University strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status.

Candidates requesting accommodations during the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.