Physician Assistant Studies Program, Clinical-Track Faculty

Job Summary / Basic Function

The Physician Assistant Studies Program at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a 12-month, clinical-track position (#585050) at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is as early as March 10, 2025.

The University seeks an innovative faculty member with strong self-initiative solid, organizational skills, interpersonal communication skills, and collaborative work ethic. The successful candidate will report directly to the Physician Assistant Program Director and must be team-oriented and possess excellent communication and problem-solving abilities. All faculty members are responsible for the collaborative efforts in planning, evaluating, and coordinating the development and implementation of the Physician Assistant Studies Program that meets the needs of the State of Tennessee and the profession. Faculty participate in selecting applicants for admission to the program as well as student instruction, evaluation, academic counseling, and remediation / reassessment efforts. In addition, faculty participate in the organization, administration, continuous review, and analysis in the ARC-PA accreditation process of the Physician Assistant Program. The successful candidate will be part of the team for continuously implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the program’s curriculum and will be instrumental in reviewing and revising, as necessary, the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program. All faculty members must engage in open, collaborative, and collegial interactions with the Physician Assistant Program leadership, faculty, staff, and students.

Required Education

A master's level physician assistant degree is required.

Required Related Experience

Three (3) years of experience as a physician assistant in a clinical practice setting is required.

Other Desirables

Physician assistant applicants with current NCCPA certification and who hold, or are eligible for licensure in the State of Tennessee will receive special consideration. In addition, those with physician assistant education experience will receive special consideration.