Adjunct Clinical Faculty

Campus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Pay scale: $100.00 hourly (minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries)

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated Physician Assistant (PA) adjunct faculty member to join our team, supporting the education and development of future PAs. This role involves approximately 10-15 hours (direct and indirect) of teaching and proctoring every 5 weeks (Fridays) from September to June, including participation in the Final OSCE day in June.

Responsibilities

• Assist Principal Faculty in developing 2nd year didactic curriculum based on Learning Outcomes and Instructional Objectives.
• Facilitate engaging and educational discussions on selected topics during each session of Senior Seminar I, II, III and Applied Clinical Project I, II, III to enhance student understanding of research and clinical scenarios.
• Facilitate discussion of Board-style questions during each session and offer advice to students preparing for their board exams, sharing strategies and resources for success.
• Guide and mentor students through their master’s thesis projects, providing constructive feedback and academic support.
• Assess and provide detailed feedback on SOAP notes submitted by students for each rotation.
• Facilitate, proctor, and evaluate students during procedural skill assessments (POPs).
• Facilitate, proctor, and evaluate student performance during the final summative Objective Structured Clinical Examination (OSCE) and technical skills assessment.

Requirements

• Completion of an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Possession of a master’s degree.
• Current NCCPA Board certification as a Physician Assistant and an active PA license in the state of practice.
• Clinical experience as a practicing Physician Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in a PA program or related healthcare education setting.
• Commitment to excellence in PA education and student-centered learning.
• Dedication to fostering a supportive and inclusive educational environment.
• Passion for advancing the PA profession through education and mentorship.

Skills

• Knowledge of clinical skills and tasks performed by primary care Physician Assistants.
• Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and scope of practice for Physician Assistants.
• Effective oral and written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Working knowledge of and experience using Microsoft Office Products.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Ability to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.