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Assistant Professor - Clinical, Physician Assistant Studies

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant Professor - Clinical, Physician Assistant Studiesat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

The Assistant Professor (Clinical) will:

• Support the Clinical Medicine I, II, and III courses through instructional and academic activities, as assigned.

• Contribute to additional teaching or academic responsibilities within the Program, Department, or College, as assigned by the Program Director.

• Provide academic support and advising to students.

• Participate in admissions processes, including applicant interviews and file review, as appropriate.

• Serve on Program, Department, or College committees as assigned.

• Participate in community service initiatives as assigned.

• Attend and contribute to regular Program, Department, and College meetings.

• Demonstrate a willingness to engage in scholarly activity as appropriate to the role and appointment.

Unique duties:

The Assistant Professor (Clinical) will: Collaborate with Clinical Medicine course faculty and staff as part of a small instructional team, under the direction of the Program Director. Engage with alumni, guest lecturers, and community partners to enhance course content and clinical relevance.

Qualifications:

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program or related accredited healthcare program. Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent based on professional experience.

• Current NCCPA certification (if a PA) and Michigan licensure (or eligibility for licensure).

• Minimum 3 years of full-time clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or comparable healthcare clinician.

• Prior experience in higher education, including teaching, course coordination, or clinical precepting.

• Strong interpersonal and team-based communication skills.

• Demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative academic environment.

Preferred qualifications:

5+ years of clinical practice experience. 3+ years of experience teaching or coordinating curriculum in higher education. Evidence of leadership contributions and/or scholarly productivity.

School/College/Division:

H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science

Primary department:

H1920 - Physician Assistant Studies

Employment type:

+ Regular Employee

+ Job type: Fractional Time

+ Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

+ Compensation type: Annual Salary

+ Salary minimum: TBD

+ Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Job openings:

+ Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.