Clinical Assistant Professor
Job Category: Academic Staff | Employment Type: Regular | Job Profile: Clinical Assistant Professor
About the role
The UW-Madison Physician Assistant (PA) Program is seeking a full-time (80–100%) teaching faculty member. This position provides essential teaching, student mentorship, and program service within the PA Program. The faculty member will lead the Professional Seminar series and the Pathway of Distinction program, participate in admissions, and provide academic advising and mentorship to approximately 7–8 students annually. A minimum of 0.2 FTE clinical practice is required upon joining. The role demands excellent interpersonal communication, strong leadership and teaching skills, a collaborative style, and active clinical practice. The faculty will work with both didactic and clinical year faculty and students. The position is based onsite at a designated campus work location (Health Science Learning Center, Madison, WI) with a flexible schedule determined at hire. The title will be Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor, determined by the finalist’s experience and qualifications; the SMPH home department will be determined at hire.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and teach the Professional Seminar series
- Lead and support the Pathway of Distinction program
- Participate in admissions processes
- Provide academic advising and mentorship to approximately 7–8 students annually
- Maintain a minimum of 0.2 FTE clinical practice
- Collaborate with didactic and clinical year faculty and students
- Contribute to program service and other teaching faculty requirements
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice as a Physician Assistant
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Wisconsin Physician Assistant license
Preferred qualifications
- Teaching experience in an academic setting
Education
- Master of Physician Assistant Studies (required)
- Master of Public Health (preferred)
Skills
- Strong, organized problem-solver
- Effective communication skills with strong time-management skills
Compensation
The starting full-time salary is $95,000 annually, negotiable based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
- Full-time or part-time (80–100% FTE)
- Onsite at designated campus work location (Health Science Learning Center, Madison, WI)
- Flexible schedule determined at time of hire
Contact
Beth Miller, bmiller53@wisc.edu, 608-265-8696
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1