Assistant Professor- IL- Physician Assistant Studies

About the role

The Midwestern University Physician Assistant (PA) Program seeks an Assistant or Associate Professor to contribute to its mission of developing competent, compassionate, and professional physician assistants who can positively impact their patients, community, and the PA profession. The position reports directly to the Program Director and is a 12-month, full-time, tenure-track faculty appointment.

Responsibilities

• Lecture in areas of expertise/interest/need within the PA curriculum.
• Teach in small group settings to enhance students' clinical reasoning and professional development.
• Assist in the construction, grading, and analysis of assessments used to evaluate students' knowledge, skills, and attitudes.
• Develop, organize, and implement curricula as a Course Director.
• Assist in student advising and mentoring.
• Develop and publish scholarly work that enhances knowledge in areas that are consistent with the needs of the Program and/or the Profession.
• Serve on Program, College, and/or University committees to support various needs or projects within the University.

Requirements

• Graduate-level degree in physician assistant studies.
• Doctoral degree in a related field preferred.
• Current NCCPA certification and current or eligible for the Illinois PA license.
• Experience in academia, clinical practice, and a record of scholarly activity are preferred.
• Demonstrated abilities in teaching, service, and mentorship.

About Midwestern University

Midwestern University is an independent institution of higher education committed to the education of health care professionals. The Illinois campus is located on a spacious 105-acre campus in Downers Grove, 25 miles west of Chicago. The PA program is housed in the College of Health Sciences along with Speech-Language Pathology, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Behavioral Sciences.