Assistant Professor - Clinical, Physician Assistant Studies

Wayne State University

  • Detroit, MI
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 23 days ago
Assistant Professor - Clinical, Physician Assistant StudiesWayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor - Clinical, Physician Assistant Studies at its Detroit campus location.Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.Essential functions (job duties):The Assistant Professor (Clinical) will:
  • Support the Clinical Medicine I, II, and III courses through instructional and academic activities, as assigned.
  • Contribute to additional teaching or academic responsibilities within the Program, Department, or College, as assigned by the Program Director.
  • Provide academic support and advising to students.
  • Participate in admissions processes, including applicant interviews and file review, as appropriate.
  • Serve on Program, Department, or College committees as assigned.
  • Participate in community service initiatives as assigned.
  • Attend and contribute to regular Program, Department, and College meetings.
  • Demonstrate a willingness to engage in scholarly activity as appropriate to the role and appointment.
Unique duties:The Assistant Professor (Clinical) will: Collaborate with Clinical Medicine course faculty and staff as part of a small instructional team, under the direction of the Program Director. Engage with alumni, guest lecturers, and community partners to enhance course content and clinical relevance.Qualifications:
  • Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program or related accredited healthcare program. Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent based on professional experience.
  • Current NCCPA certification (if a PA) and Michigan licensure (or eligibility for licensure).
  • Minimum 3 years of full-time clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or comparable healthcare clinician.
  • Prior experience in higher education, including teaching, course coordination, or clinical precepting.
  • Strong interpersonal and team-based communication skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative academic environment.
Preferred qualifications:5+ years of clinical practice experience. 3+ years of experience teaching or coordinating curriculum in higher education. Evidence of leadership contributions and/or scholarly productivity.School/College/Division:H18 - Pharmacy & Health SciencePrimary department:H1920 - Physician Assistant StudiesEmployment type:
  • Regular Employee
  • Job type: Fractional Time
  • Job category: Academic/Faculty
Funding/salary information:
  • Compensation type: Annual Salary
  • Salary minimum: TBD
  • Salary hire maximum: TBD
Working conditions:Job openings:
  • Number of openings: 1
Background check requirements:University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

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