ASST. PROFESSOR

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent educational institution in Miami is seeking Teaching Faculty for the Master in Physician Assistant Studies Program. The role involves teaching clinical courses, mentoring students, and developing course content aligned with educational standards. Candidates should hold an NCCPA certification, a Master's degree, and have relevant clinical experience. Both part-time and full-time opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• NCCPA-certified or emeritus Physician Assistant.
• Graduated from an ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• At least three years of relevant clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical courses within the MPAS program.
• Serve as a Capstone Mentor for the program.
• Develop and deliver course lectures and assessments.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Terminal degree in medical sciences (MD or DO)

Job description

Overview

Teaching Faculty (Full-Time/Part-Time) - Master in Physician Assistant Studies Program

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical courses within the Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program, including courses within Clinical Medicine I–III; The Role of the PA in Clinical Practice; and Integration of Clinical Concepts I–II.
• Serve as a Capstone Mentor and provide educational and assessment support in Lab Medicine and Diagnostic Procedures, Skills and Procedures, History and Physical Examination I–IV, and Scholarly Research Project.
• Develop and deliver course lectures, learning objectives, and learning outcome assessments in accordance with ARC-PA standards and aligned with the NCCPA Blueprint; assist in curriculum evaluation and development processes; participate in accreditation activities; and support admission, success, remediation, and retention of physician assistant students.
• Potentially provide clinical care at FIU College of Medicine clinical sites or at community clinical sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• NCCPA-certified or emeritus Physician Assistant; graduated from an ARC-PA accredited PA program; and holds a Master’s degree in a related field; or a terminal degree in medical sciences (MD or DO).

Desired Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of relevant clinical experience; prior experience in academia and/or teaching; active and unrestricted Florida PA license or medical license (or eligibility to obtain one in Florida); strong communication skills and a professional demeanor.

Job Details

• Employment type: Part-time (and/or Full-Time as applicable)
• Field: Education and Training
• Industry: Higher Education

How To Apply

Prospective Employee: If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password. Provide an active/valid email for communications. You can track your applicant status in My Applications. To be considered eligible for internal candidates, staff must meet minimum requirements and be in good performance standing. Prepare to attach electronic copies of resume, cover letter, or other documents; combine cover letter and resume/CV into one attachment in Word or PDF format. All applicants must complete the online application with work history and education details. This posting will close at the specified close date (12:00 a.m.).

Current Employee: As a current employee, log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply and track your status in My Applications. To be considered eligible for internal candidates, staff must meet minimum requirements and be in good performance standing. Prepare to attach resume and cover letter or other documents; combine into one attachment in Word or PDF format. This posting will close at the specified close date (12:00 a.m.).

Disclosures

Clery Notice

In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, FIU provides information on crime statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and related issues for the past three calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/. Paper copies are available at FIU Police Department, 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL 33199 (PG5 Market Station).

Pay Transparency

FIU will not discriminate against employees or applicants for discussing pay. However, employees who have access to compensation information must exercise discretion in disclosure. FIU is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, and Affirmative Action Employer for individuals with disabilities and veterans. For nondiscrimination inquiries, contact FIU’s Office of Civil Rights Compliance and Accessibility at 305.348.2785 or [e-mail].

Note: This description is focused on the MPAS teaching role and retains needed EEO information.