Ranked ASSOCIATE or ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR/ PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM / UMKC School of Medicine/ Graduate Health Professions
Job Description
This is a ranked full time non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Assistant Teaching Professor. The experienced clinician and educator will work closely with the clinical education team to deliver the clinical curriculum and maintain professional relationships with clinical sites and preceptors. Additional duties include classroom instruction; student academic and professional development advising; participation in student admissions activities; participation in the program’s ongoing self-study, accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement processes; and involvement in university service activities.
Qualifications
- Graduation from an accredited PA program
- Hold or working toward a Master’s degree
- Eligibility for Missouri PA licensure
- Current NCCPA-certification
- Previous teaching experience is desirable
- Highly motivated and organized
- Excellent communication skills
Anticipated Hiring Range
This is a 12-month, benefit-eligible, full-time (1.0) faculty appointment. It is a non-tenure track teaching appointment eligible for ranked promotion. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Higher Education Transcripts
A higher education transcript is required for candidates advancing as finalists.
Application Materials
To apply, you must apply online at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/, click in Academic Positions and enter Job Opening ID 59441. Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience, accompanying curriculum vitae, and a current list of professional references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). Maximum size limit is 11MB.
Contact Information
- If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu.
- For questions about the position, please contact Julie Wright at wrightj@umkc.edu.
Reasonable Accommodations
Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at 816-235-1323.
Community Information
A City on the Rise: Kansas City offers the best of both worlds—a vibrant, urban community with Midwestern appeal. The city’s rich history and its modern-day, innovative thinking come together to create an eclectic group of neighborhoods that offer a little something for everyone. From thriving arts districts, an energetic downtown nightlife, casual to upscale shopping and champion sports teams, you will have no problem making yourself at home. Of course, one of Kansas City’s biggest claims to fame is its food, especially its world-famous barbecue. Foodies will delight in the culinary scene found throughout the city.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.