ASST. PROFESSOR

About the role

The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine at Florida International University (FIU) is seeking non-tenure teaching faculty (Full-Time/Part-Time) positions within the Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program. The primary responsibilities include teaching, evaluating, and advising didactic and clinical physician assistant students.

Responsibilities

• Teach clinical courses within the program's curriculum, including Clinical Medicine I - III; The Role of the PA in Clinical Practice; and Integration of Clinical Concepts I - II.
• Serve as a Capstone Mentor and provide educational and assessment support in Lab Medicine and Diagnostic Procedures, Skills and Procedures, History and Physical Examination I - IV, and Scholarly Research Project.
• Develop and deliver course lectures, learning objectives, and learning outcome assessments in accordance with the ARC-PA standards and aligned with the NCCPA Blueprint.
• Aid in the program's curriculum evaluation and development processes; all accreditation activities; and the admission, success, remediation, and retention of physician assistant students.

Requirements

This position may provide clinical care at FIU College of Medicine clinical sites or at a community site. Minimum qualifications include:

• An NCCPA certified or emeritus Physician Assistant, graduated from an ARC-PA accredited PA program, and holds a Master's degree in a related field; or
• A terminal degree in medical sciences (MD or DO).

Desired Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of relevant clinical experience;
• Prior experience in academia and/or other teaching;
• Active and unrestricted Florida PA license or medical license (or be eligible to obtain a Florida Physician Assistant license or medical license in the state of Florida);
• Strong communication skills;
• A professional demeanor.