Physician Assistant Education - Faculty Rank DOQ

University Of Nebraska Medical Center; Omaha (NE); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Nebraska Medical Center in Omaha seeks a full-time, 12-month faculty member for Physician Assistant Education. The role may include some clinical practice and supports students across Omaha and Kearney, including PBL, clinical skills, and OSCE evaluations.

The candidate will engage in clinical site recruitment, student evaluation, and research in clinical education; there is a potential hybrid work week with remote and on-campus components.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an appropriate field is required.
• Graduate of an accredited PA, NP, or Medical Program is required.
• Two or more years of clinical experience are required.
• Current license as a Clinician in Nebraska or eligible for licensure is required.
• Current active certification as a Clinician is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide teaching and clinical education support to students at Omaha and Kearney campuses.
• Assist in PBL, clinical skills, and OSCE evaluations.
• Participate in clinical site recruitment, support and evaluation, and clinical phase student evaluation.
• Engage in research in a clinical/educational area and contribute to curriculum development.

Skills

Two+ years clinical experience

Nebraska licensure eligible

Active clinician certification

Driver’s license

Confidentiality

Strong communication skills

Travel for site recruitment

Research in clinical/educational areas

Education

Master’s degree in an appropriate field

Graduate of an accredited PA, NP, or Medical Program

Job description

Physician Assistant Education - Faculty Rank DOQ

UNMC is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, including an equal opportunity employer of protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Location Omaha, NE

Requisition Number:

Requisition Number: 2026 - 361

Department

Business Unit(College/Institute)

Business Unit(College/Institute) College of Allied Health Professions

FTE:

100

Reg-Temp

Reg-Temp Full-Time Regular

Work Schedule

Requisition Category

Requisition Category Faculty

Requisition Title

Requisition Title Physician Assistant Education - Faculty Rank DOQ

Job Title/Academic Rank

Job Title/Academic Rank Physician Assistant Education - Faculty Rank DOQ

Additional Requisition Title

Additional Requisition Title P.A. Education Faculty - DOQ

Appointment Type

Appointment Type DOQ - DEPENDS ON QUALS

Salary Range

Salary Range Salary Commensurate with Experience

Job/EEO Category

Job/EEO Category Faculty

Job Requisition Begin Date

Job Requisition Begin Date 09/11/2026

Position Qualification

Position Summary

The College of Allied Health Professions ( CAHP ) at the University of Nebraska Medical Center ( UNMC ), is seeking applicants for a full-time, 12-month faculty position in the Physician Assistant Education Program in Omaha, Nebraska. The position may offer the opportunity for a portion of the FTE to be devoted to clinical practice.

The faculty member will provide teaching and clinical education support to students on both the Omaha and Kearney campuses. They will assist in PBL , clinical skills, and OSCE evaluations. Additionally, they will join in student experiences focused on clinical reasoning as a medical provider, assist in clinical site recruiting, support and evaluation, and assist in clinical phase student evaluation.

They will engage in research in an area of clinical/educational expertise.

This position has the opportunity for a hybrid work week that consists of a combination of both remote and on-campus work.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA, NP, or Medical Program.
• Master’s degree in an appropriate field required.
• Two or more years of clinical experience required.
• Current license as a Clinician in the state of Nebraska or eligible for licensure.
• Current active certification as a Clinician required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality in all matters.
• Ability to identify with, share in and have a commitment to the mission, philosophy and goals to the University of Nebraska Medical Center.
• Ability to travel to locations in and outside of the Omaha metro area for clinical site recruitment.
• Excellent human relations and effective communication skills. Qualities conducive to establishing and maintaining effective relationships with clinicians, co-workers in a small office setting, and community.

Supplemental Qualifications

• Hold a clinical or academic Doctoral degree,
• Have work experience in a college or university setting,
• Experience educating medical or PA students.
• Relevant teaching experience.
• Experience participating in an accreditation process
• Experience in curriculum design, objective writing, and assessment.
• Experience interacting with students.
• Preferred knowledge of ARC -PA accreditation requirements for PA programs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

The information provided below best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Check the appropriate box(es) that best describes the Environment in which the primary function of the position is performed. Office environment, Clinical environment Other working environment n/a

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

Bending, stooping, twisting Occasionally

Crawling Not Applicable

Driving

Driving Up to 2 hours

Kneeling

Kneeling Occasionally

Reaching

Reaching Occasionally

Sitting 2-5 hours

Standing

Standing 2-5 hours

Squatting Occasionally

Walking

Walking Up to 2 hours

EXPOSURES

Atmospheric

Atmospheric No

Blood/body fluids

Blood/body fluids Yes

Chemical hazards

Chemical hazards No

Working on or around moving machinery

Working on or around moving machinery No

Electrical current

Electrical current No

Noise No

Changes of temperature/humidity

Changes of temperature/humidity No

Wear PPE

Wear PPE Yes

Work with laboratory animals

Work with laboratory animals No

Radiation

Operating hand/power tools

Operating hand/power tools Yes

If you answered yes to any area above, please explain

Participation in clinical practice will involve direct patient contact and could involve the use of medical equipment.

Hand/Wrists

Fine Manipulation

Fine Manipulation Both

Repetitive Motion

Repetitive Motion Both

Grasping

Grasping Both

If you selected any area above, please explain

Use of a computer keyboard and mouse, medical equipment, writing utensils.

Addtional

Describe any other aspects and demands of the job not listed in this description.

Will require occasional travel to to clinical sites and distant campuses.

Required Documents

• C.V.
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Requisition Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you a graduate of an accredited PA, NP, or Medical Program?
  • Yes
  • No
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • Careerlink
  • Employee Referral
  • HERC
  • Indeed
  • Job Fair
  • Lincoln Journal Star
  • Linkedin
  • Omaha World Herald
  • UNMC Job Site
  • Facebook
  • NEWorks
  • Handshake
  • Other
• * If Other, please specify the source. Otherwise, indicate NA.

  (Open Ended Question)

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