Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Medicine

If you are a current University of Tampa student, please search for and apply to student jobs here via Workday. Job applications for current students will not be considered if submitted through the external career center. Position Details The Department of Physician Assistant Medicine, in the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa, is seeking qualified candidates for a term faculty position (open rank) as Principal Faculty. The University of Tampa's PA program is currently in continued accreditation status. Qualifications The successful candidate will have: 1. A Master's Degree as a physician assistant 2. A Doctoral Degree is highly preferred 2. Previous experience as a PA educator is highly preferred 4. Evidence of teaching experience in an academic setting is required. 5. National certification as a physician assistant (NCCPA) is required. 6. Three (3) years or more of clinical practice as a physician assistant required (clinical practice in other health professions may be considered). The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in graduate physician assistant education teaching, which includes selecting students for admissions, curriculum and program evaluation and assessment, student instruction, assessment and remediation, mentoring of students including capstone project advising, scholarly activity, and service within the environment of a private liberal arts institution. Typical teaching load is 9 credit hours per semester for 3 semesters during this 12 month contract (27 credits). Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Required Attachments All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. 1. Cover letter 2. Curriculum vitae Reference Letters Three reference letters from external providers are required. Please have the reference provider email the reference letter to [email protected] to include your name and the position you applied for in the email subject line. Additional Information The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students. The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, which is a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area. UTampa reflects this vibrancy; with 30 consecutive years of enrollment growth UTampa boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in U.S. News and World Report. The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning. The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education, 18 master's programs, and 3 professional doctoral programs. The College of Natural and Health Sciences offers rigorous, high quality curricula in biology, marine science, environmental science, chemistry, biochemistry, physics, forensic science, exercise science, public health, allied health, sport management and nursing; all designed to prepare students for challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. Our faculty are excellent teachers, both in the classroom and working with students on an individual basis. UT has invested heavily in the development of our college's teaching and research facilities and laboratories. Our college continually fosters relationships with organizations in the greater Tampa Bay area and elsewhere to provide students with the opportunity to pursue an internship, volunteer, or interact with professionals working in their chosen field. Each department also offers study abroad courses that students can take for credit toward their degree. For more information, see: https:/ /www.ut.edu/academics/college-of-natural-and-health-sciences. The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria. The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity. The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations. Submission Guidelines To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission. Once your application has been submitted, no changes may be made. Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application. Note: A maximum of five (5) documents may be attached to your application. If more than five (5) documents are required, please combine the additional documents into a single attachment so that you may continue through the application process. Background Check Requirements Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.