Description

Assistant Professor - Principle Faculty

US-OR-Portland

Requisition ID: 2026-38237
Position Category: Faculty/Provider
Job Type: Faculty
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Posting Department: Division of Physician Associate Education
Posting FTE: 1.00
Posting Schedule: Monday - Friday, occasional weekend and evening responsibilities
Posting Hours: Generally, 8am-5pm, some flexibility and remote work eligible
HR Mission: Academics
Drug Testable: No

Department Overview

This position is a 12-month, full-time Principal Faculty position in the Division of Physician Assistant Education. This position is primarily in the clinical education phase of the program.

 

This position reports to (supervisor): Division Head and Program Director, Physician Assistant Education

Function/Duties of Position

In support of the PA Program curriculum, the faculty member will:

• The principal faculty will work closely with the clinical education team to promote program success with a strong focus on the clinical phase.
• Participate as a lecturer/small group facilitator /course director throughout the curriculum, teaching in areas of expertise and program need as assigned by the Program Director
• Participate in the ongoing schedule of periodic site visits to evaluate students on clinical rotation and the supervision provided by clinical preceptors as assigned by the Program Director.
• Participate in the grading of student assignments and evaluation of student academic and professional development.

As a member of the faculty of the PA Program:

• Review and revise as necessary the mission statement, goals, and competencies for the program.
• Provide student instruction in the academic and clinical phases of the program.
• Evaluate student performance and assure the availability of remedial instruction.
• Develop, implement, coordinate, and evaluate curriculum.
• Evaluate the program by participating in the program's ongoing self-assessment, analysis, and accreditation processes.
• Provide academic advising support to students throughout the educational program.
• Participate in the selection of applicants for admission to the PA program.
• Participate on program committees as assigned by the Program Director, such as the Progress and Promotion Committee, Admissions Selection Committee, Curriculum Committee and other ad-hoc committees as necessary.
• Participate in state and national PA organizations as necessary to promote the program and the profession.
• Represent the PA program through service on committees at the University level as required.
• Pursue faculty development in activities outside of the program such as clinical practice or scholarly activities agreed upon by the Program Director and the individual.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Program Director from time to time.
• Of note, the Principal Faculty must not participate as a health care provider for students in the program, except in an emergency situation.

Required Qualifications

• PA from an accredited academic institution.
• At least 3 years of clinical practice.
• Strong organizational skills
• If a PA, current NCCPA certification.
• If a PA, Eligibility for licensure in the state of Oregon.

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