Principal Faculty, Assistant/Associate Professor (PA Program)

Creighton University; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Creighton University seeks a Principal Faculty member for its program based in Phoenix, Arizona. The role involves curriculum delivery, student assessment, and academic advising. Candidates must possess a Master's degree and PA-C certification, with 3+ years of clinical practice experience.

The position emphasizes teaching, course coordination, and participation in program evaluation. A commitment to equity and inclusion is central to Creighton University's values.

Qualifications

• Must hold PA-C certification.
• Minimum 3 years of clinical practice experience.
• Experience in PA education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of ARC-PA application.
• Direct and coordinate courses and student assessments.
• Provide academic counseling and advising to students.

Skills

PA-C

Clinical practice

Teaching

Student assessment

Education

Master’s degree

Arizona state Licensure (or license-eligible)

Job description

This faculty member will function as Principal Faculty, an integral member of the faculty team. They will participate in the creation, implementation, and delivery of curriculum and student assessment in the didactic and clinical phases of the program.

Duties

• Assists in the preparation of ARC-PA application and documentation
• Participates in the ongoing program evaluation necessary for accreditation compliance
• Participates in the development, review, and revision of the program’s mission statement, goals, outcomes, and competencies
• Directs and/or co-directs courses, including the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of individual courses
• Teaches in classroom and small group settings
• Develops and participates in student assessment, evaluation, and remediation
• Provides advising and academic counseling to students
• Contributes to student admissions process, to include application evaluation, interviews, and selection of matriculating students
• Participates in site visits to clinical preceptors, and other activities in the clinical phase of the program, as needed
• Participates in PA Program committees as assigned
• Serves on Creighton University and School of Medicine committees, as requested
• Participates in scholarly activity in areas of interest

Minimum Qualifications

• PA-C
• Master’s degree
• Arizona state Licensure (or license-eligible)
• 3+ years of clinical practice experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching in PA education
• CV/Resume
• Cover page including your interest in position
• Three references

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Creighton University is committed to providing a safe and non-discriminatory educational and employment environment. The University admits qualified students, hires qualified employees and accepts patients for treatment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or other status protected by law. Its education and employment policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other programs and activities, are administered without unlawful discrimination.