Physician Associate Faculty Adjunct Pool

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculty seeks part-time temporary adjunct instructors for the Physician Associate Program. The role involves teaching foundational courses such as Clinical Anatomy and Clinical Physiology.

Applicants must possess a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field and have a minimum of two years of teaching experience. This part-time position offers the opportunity to engage with students in a community-focused academic environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in physician assistant studies, medicine, anatomy, physiology, biology, or biochemistry.
• If a healthcare professional, must have a current license and/or certification.
• Minimum of two years of prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level or higher.

Responsibilities

• Teach foundational courses in the Physician Associate Program.
• Facilitate learning in areas like Clinical Anatomy, Clinical Physiology, and Biomedical Sciences.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong written communication skills

Strong verbal communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in related health science field

Ph.D. in related health science field

Job description

Position Details

The Physician Associate Program in the Harris College of Nursing & Health Sciences occasionally has openings for part‑time temporary adjunct instructors. Applying for a part‑time teaching appointment would add the applicant to a pool available to the departmental search committee for consideration when a need arises. These include foundational courses in the Physician Associate Program such as Clinical Anatomy, Clinical Physiology and Pathophysiology, and Biomedical Sciences.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in physician assistant studies, medicine, anatomy, physiology, biology, biochemistry, or a closely related health science field.
• If a healthcare professional, must have a current license and/or certification.
• Minimum of two years of prior teaching experience at the undergraduate level or higher.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ph.D. in the above health science fields.
• Prior experience teaching at the graduate or health professions level.
• Clinical background in a field that directly applies anatomical or physiological knowledge.

Required Application Materials & Application Instructions

To apply for a part‑time adjunct position, attach a letter of application and a curriculum vitae to the online application. Additional documents may be required by the department at a later time.

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