Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator in Physician Assistant (Ruskin, FL)

About the role

Gannon University's Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences invites applications for a full-time Clinical Coordinator and faculty member in the Physician Assistant Program in Ruskin, Florida. The appointment for this twelve-month, tenure-track or teaching-track position begins as early as October 2026.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing clinical sites
• Working with clinical year students according to established standards
• Preparation of student examinations
• Providing research guidance to graduate-level students
• Working collaboratively with colleagues
• Supporting an interprofessional learning environment
• Teaching and advising students
• Participating in service activities to support the University, community, and profession
• Engaging in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship as appropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon

Required Qualifications

• Master of Physician Assistant Science degree (or equivalent) or a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.)
• Two-to-five (2-5) years of full-time clinical experience
• Current NCCPA certification is preferable; candidates must have or be eligible for PA, MD, or DO licensure in Florida
• Must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-professional doctorate degree (PhD, DSc, DHSc, EdD, etc.)
• Minimum of two (2) years of teaching, clinical preceptor, and/or research experience

Additional Details

• Rank: In accordance with the University's standards, the Provost and Vice President for Student Experience awards initial rank at the time of employment
• Tenure Status: Tenure Track
• Position Type: Regular Faculty
• Employment Status: Full-Time
• Position Length: 12M
• Credits Per Year: 24 (tenure track) or 27 (teaching track)
• Physical Demands: Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment. Work is performed in a busy classroom and office setting. Travel to clinical sites may be necessary on occasion.