2 Positions: Assistant/Associate Professor (FT); Instructor/Assistant Professor (PT)

The University of Tennessee Health Science Center is accepting applications for a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the assistant to associate professor level (rank dependent upon credentials and experience) within the College of Medicine's Department of Physician Assistant Studies. 

Responsibilities

• Didactic instruction and curriculum development
• Program assessment
• Student advising and mentorship
• Participation in admissions process
• Scholarly activities
• Local and national service
• Eligibility for Tennessee PA license
• Continued clinical practice and release time provided by the College of Medicine.  

We are also accepting applications for a part-time (% to be determined), twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the instructor to assistant professor level (rank dependent upon credentials and experience) in the College of Medicine Department of Physician Assistant Studies. 

Responsibilities:

• Didactic instruction and curriculum development
• Program assessment
• Student advising and mentorship
• Participation in admissions process
• Scholarly activities
• Local and national service
• Maintenance of outside, active clinical practice

Qualifications for FT & PT positions:

• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience with participation as a clinical preceptor, a guest speaker/lecturer with an accredited PA program, or 1 year of clinical experience with additional training in teaching, education, or involvement in an academic medical training program (PA, MD, DO).
• A Master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds
• Submission of a teaching philosophy, or teaching portfolio with application

Application Process

Qualified individuals are required to submit a curriculum vitae, teaching philosophy or teaching portfolio, professional references, and letter of interest outlining qualifications, credentials, professional interests, and accomplishments that can contribute to the success of the UTHSC PA Program.  Review of applications will begin immediately and the search will continue until a suitable candidate is identified.

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