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

Florida International University; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Florida International University in Miami seeks a non-tenure teaching faculty member for the MPAS program. The role focuses on teaching, evaluating, and advising didactic and clinical PA students, with opportunities to mentor capstone projects.

The incumbent will develop course lectures, learning objectives, and assessments in line with ARC-PA standards, participate in curriculum evaluation, accreditation activities, and student success initiatives, and may provide clinical care.

Qualifications

• NCCPA certification or emeritus Physician Assistant status and graduation from ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• Master's degree in a related field.
• Active and unrestricted Florida PA license or medical license, or eligible to obtain one in Florida.
• Strong communication skills and a professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical courses within the MPAS program and evaluate didactic and clinical PA students.
• Develop course lectures, learning objectives, and assessments in accordance with ARC-PA standards.
• Serve as Capstone Mentor and support curriculum evaluation, accreditation activities, and student admission/remediation processes.
• Contribute to program curriculum development and oversight, including Lab Medicine and Diagnostic Procedures content.

Skills

Communication skills

Professional demeanor

Education

Master's degree in a related field

Terminal degree in medical sciences (MD/DO)

Job description

About FIU

Florida International University is a Top 50, preeminent public research university with 55,000 students from all 50 states and more than 140 countries, as well as an alumni network of more than 340,000. Located in the global city of Miami, the university offers more than 200 degree programs at the undergraduate, graduate and professional levels, including medicine and law. FIU faculty are leaders in their fields and include National Academy members, Fulbright Scholars and MacArthur Genius Fellows. A Carnegie R1 institution, FIU drives impactful research in environmental resilience, health and technology and innovation. Home to the Wall of Wind and Institute of Environment, FIU stands at the forefront of discovery and innovation. With a focus on student success, economic mobility and community engagement, FIU is redefining what it means to be a public research university.

Job Information

Florida International University Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is a national leader in integrating community-based medical education and clinical care. We are dedicated to training socially accountable physicians, scientists, and health professionals committed to serving the community. The College of Medicine is also an academic and clinical affiliate of Baptist Health and Nicklaus Children's Hospital. The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for non-tenure teaching faculty (Full-Time/Part-Time) position, within the Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program. The primary responsibilities include teaching, evaluating, and advising didactic and clinical physician assistant students. The selected candidate will teach clinical courses within the program's curriculum, including courses within Clinical Medicine I ' III; The Role of the PA in Clinical Practice; and Integration of Clinical Concepts I ' II. The selected candidate will also serve as a Capstone Mentor and will participate 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. The faculty member will develop and deliver course lectures, learning objectives, and learning outcome assessments in accordance with the ARC-PA standards and aligned with the NCCPA Blueprint and will also assist in the program's curriculum evaluation and development processes; all accreditation activities; and the admission, success, remediation, and retention of physician assistant students. This position may provide clinical care at FIU College of Medicine clinical sites or at a clinical site in the community.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum qualifications include (1) an 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 (2) a terminal degree in medical sciences (MD or DO).

Desired Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include at least three (3) years of relevant clinical experience; prior experience in academia and/or other teaching; active and unrestricted Florida PA license or medical license (or be eligible to obtain a Florida Physician Assistant license or medical license in the state of Florida); strong communication skills; and a professional demeanor.

Job Category

Faculty

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