Physician Assistant - Academic Faculty Leader

Morehouse School of Medicine; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Physician Assistant Program. The role focuses on education, leadership, and scholarly activity to advance health equity.

The PA Program seeks individuals who will lead in didactic and clinical teaching while contributing to curriculum development and accreditation efforts. The appointment emphasizes learner-centered education, community engagement, and collaboration with inter-professional

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current NCCPA certification and eligible for licensure in Georgia.
• Demonstrated commitment to MSM’s Mission to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary settings.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, support and lead diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve as course director and instructor for the didactic, clinical, and Board Review courses.
• Lecturer or small group facilitator across curriculum areas (Physical Diagnosis, Clinical Medicine Tutorials, etc.).
• Grade student assignments and evaluate academic and professional development.
• Support other PA faculty in responsibilities as assigned by Program Director.
• Assist in recruitment, evaluation, and maintenance of clinical rotation sites and preceptors.
• Participate in site visits to evaluate students and clinical sites.
• Assist in curriculum development and program progress.
• Assist in admission, remediation, and retention of PA students.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Social justice

Communication

Data analysis

Collaboration

Resource prioritization

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master’s degree or higher

Regionally accredited college or university

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Physician Assistant Program. The role focuses on education, leadership, and scholarly activity to advance health equity.

The PA Program seeks individuals who will lead in didactic and clinical teaching while contributing to curriculum development and accreditation efforts. The appointment emphasizes learner-centered education, community engagement, and collaboration with inter-professional