MSPAS Principal Faculty & Curriculum Lead

Pepperdine University; Calabasas, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pepperdine University School of Physician Assistant Studies seeks candidates for full-time 12-month clinical or tenure track faculty appointments as principal faculty for its MSPAS program. Responsibilities include curriculum design, development of syllabi, and student assessment, with teaching, advising, admissions, and accreditation duties.

Located in western Los Angeles County near Ventura County, candidates should support the program's mission and engage in scholarly activity and

Qualifications

• Master’s or doctoral degree from a nationally accredited college or university.
• Current or emeritus NCCPA certification; eligibility for state licensure in California.
• Two or more years of full-time clinical experience.
• Experience as PA program faculty and ARC-PA accreditation familiarity.
• Ability to design, implement, and assess curriculum and evaluate students.
• Commitment to Pepperdine University's Christian mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide content expertise on curriculum design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation.
• Develop course syllabi and instructional content in accordance with ARC-PA standards.
• Provide classroom and small-group instruction aligned with program learning outcomes.
• Identify and develop clinical partnerships to support Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences.
• Participate in curriculum evaluation and quality improvement to align with NCCPA blueprint.
• Collaborate with College of Health Science and external partners for interprofessional education experiences.
• Advise and mentor PA students, provide academic counseling.
• Participate in student recruitment, application review, and admissions.
• Support accreditation and self-study processes, site visits, and program development.
• Develop and revise the program's mission, goals, and competencies.
• Support handbooks and manuals review; serve on committees and engage in service.

Skills

Curriculum design

Course development

Student advising

Interprofessional education

Scholarly activity

Education

Master’s degree

Doctoral degree

NCCPA certification

Job description

The Pepperdine University School of Physician Assistant Studies seeks candidates for full-time 12-month clinical or tenure track faculty appointments as principal faculty for its MSPAS program. Responsibilities include curriculum design, development of syllabi, and student assessment, with teaching, advising, admissions, and accreditation duties.

Located in western Los Angeles County near Ventura County, candidates should support the program's mission and engage in scholarly activity and