Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

About the role

The Physician Assistant Program at Mississippi State University’s Meridian Campus invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. This faculty member will engage in teaching, simulation development, laboratory instruction, small group facilitation, assessment and evaluation of students, and recruitment of guest lecturers. The role will also contribute to the program’s provisional accreditation process and interdisciplinary research initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Implement, evaluate, and revise the didactic and clinical phase curriculum.
• Complete ARC-PA provisional accreditation tasks as assigned.
• Serve as course director for assigned didactic courses.
• Collaborate with faculty to provide instruction and assess student performance across courses.
• Develop and implement instructional content for lectures, labs, and small group learning.
• Participate in academic advising and student mentoring.
• Support the admissions process and student recruitment.
• Participate in grading written assignments, examinations, OSCEs, practical skill assessments, and oral presentations.
• Engage in faculty meetings, retreats, and curriculum development initiatives.
• Participate in clinical practice or research activities as directed by the Program Director.
• Maintain professionalism and serve as a role model for PA students.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.
• Engage in interdisciplinary research and collaborations within MSU and external partners.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Degree from an accredited program in the respective medical provider field (PA, MD, DO); board certification in the respective field; licensed or eligible for licensure in Mississippi.
• Preferred qualifications: Doctoral degree in medicine, health sciences, or education; teaching experience in a PA program or related medical education setting; record of scholarly activity and publications relevant to Physician Assistant studies.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills; ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multifaceted academic environment.
• Commitment to continuous professional growth and student success.

Working Conditions

Primarily classroom-based with some clinical instruction. Exposure to physical effort and clinical risks as expected in clinical teaching.

Application Instructions

All applicants must apply online: MSU Job Portal. Application Materials Should Include: Cover letter, Curriculum Vitae (CV), List of at least 3 professional references. Educational Resources: Official Transcripts and Certification should be mailed to Pamela Vayda, Head and Program Director, MSU Meridian Riley Campus, 2214 5th Street, Meridian, MS 39301.