Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor - Physician Assistant

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic and clinical instruction aligned with program competencies.
• Advise, mentor, and support PA students in academic and clinical pursuits.
• Develop and evaluate curriculum, course content, and assessments using modern pedagogical methods.
• Supervise student independent research projects and support scholarly development.
• Conduct research and disseminate findings through professional publications.
• Engage in service activities within the PA program, college, university, and community.
• Assist with program accreditation, admissions, and ongoing growth initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications

• PhD, EdD, DHSc, or professional doctorate in teaching or a related discipline.
• Proven ability to establish and sustain a research program in relevant scientific areas.
• 5+ years of higher education experience.
• 5+ years of clinical experience as a PA.
• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Eligibility for PA licensure in North Carolina.
• Current NCCPA certification.

Appointment Details

• FTE: 1.0 (40 hours/week, 12 months)
• Salary: Commensurate with education and experience
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Appointment Type: Permanent – Part-Time
• Tenure Track: Optional
• Work Arrangement: On-site; remote or hybrid may be considered per university and state policies

Organizational Overview

North Carolina A&T State University is a public, land-grant, high-research HBCU with over 13,400 students and 2,000+ employees. The John R. and Kathy R. Hairston College of Health and Human Sciences (HCHHS) offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs, emphasizing inter-professional education, social justice, and health equity. The PA Program is rapidly growing and aims to expand access to affordable healthcare while preparing students to deliver high-quality patient care.

Benefits

• Accrued vacation and sick leave
• Community service leave
• Health, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage (Aetna, NCFlex)
• 12 paid holidays
• Teachers and State Employees Retirement System (TSERS)
• Optional supplemental retirement plans (401k, 403b, 457b)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Campus recreation and bookstore discounts

Application Instructions

• Applicants must submit a complete electronic application.
• Resumes alone will not be accepted.
• Veterans seeking preference must attach DD 214 form.
• Final candidates are subject to criminal and sex offender background checks, and possibly motor vehicle or credit checks, depending on position relevance.
• N.C. A&T participates in E-Verify.