Principal Faculty & Professor of Practice, PA Program

About the role

The College of Health and Community Well-Being at the University of La Verne is seeking a Principal Faculty for its developing Master’s in Physician Assistant Practice Program. Principal faculty are responsible for the development and implementation of courses for the pre‑clinical portion of the PA program, collaborate in curriculum development, assessment, and advising, recruit, develop and retain qualified instructional faculty, and participate in the accreditation process. This position is integral to the development of the Physician Assistant Program and its accreditation. The ideal candidate should have at least one year of experience in Physician Assistant education, ability to travel, and be prepared to engage in committee work while maintaining a record of scholarship and professional activities to support program and university diversity. Principal faculty members report to the Director of the PA program. This is a full‑time professor‑of‑practice position that may be appointed as non‑tenure‑track or tenure‑track.

The University of La Verne is a private not‑for‑profit institution founded in 1891, located in La Verne, California. Its core values are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Community and Civic Engagement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement courses for the pre‑clinical portion of the PA program.
• Collaborate in curriculum development, assessment, and student advising.
• Recruit, develop, and retain qualified instructional faculty.
• Participate in the accreditation process.
• Engage in required committee work.
• Maintain a record of scholarship and professional activities to support program and university diversity.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Requirements

• Minimum of one year of teaching experience.
• Minimum of one year of experience in Physician Assistant education.
• Ongoing research agenda with data collection and analysis capabilities.
• Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited university.
• Current unrestricted licensure (or eligibility, if applicable) to practice in the State of California.
• Eligibility to work in the United States.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, DHSc, DMSc, EdD) in a related field (preferred).
• Knowledge of curriculum and course development.
• PA‑C certification.
• Involvement in professional organizations related to the physician assistant profession and PA education.
• Knowledge of ARC‑PA standards.
• Commitment to community service and diversity.