Banner Position Number 002869 Position Title Assistant Professor- Physician Assistant Program Classification Title Assistant Professor Department SOM-Physician Assistant Program - MU9493 Job Description
The faculty member will provide student instruction in the areas of education and experience for the Physician Assistant Program. Faculty members act as an advocate for the program and represent the program at state, national, and regional meetings. All individuals that are clinical faculty members have the option to maintain clinical practice one day a week.
Provides student instruction in the areas of education and experience. The position requires the individual to possess the knowledge and clinical skills needed to conduct the curriculum of the PA program. This includes but is not limited to:
Design curriculum
Coordinate curriculum
Evaluate curriculum
Course instruction
Evaluate student performance
Student advising
Identify students who are not achieving course and program objectives
Assist with reviewing and developing the program mission statement annually
Ensure the availability of remedial instruction
Maintain knowledge and skills associated with current practice standards
Responsibilities Teaching
Develop, analyze, assess, and evaluate didactic and clinical course objectives, learning outcomes, content, syllabi, course, and sequence of material across the curriculum.
Create, edit, review, and analyze assessment tools and student performance.
Provide feedback to students regarding assessment performance, and devise remediation plans when needed.
Submit grades timely and as required.
Mentor other faculty members
Service
Attend meetings as required
Chair committees as assigned
Assist with new student orientation
Serve on PA search committees as assigned
Attend state meetings yearly and PAEA or AAPA every year
Provide ongoing assessment of program with ARC-PA assignments
Serve on campus-wide committees as assigned
Attend Continuing Medical Education meetings as required
Adhere to policies and procedures of the University, School of Medicine, and PA program
Program
Meet with prospective students
Promote and sustain graduate level of academic culture
Participate in and contribute to program duties as assigned
Provide advising to physician assistant students
Attend all program events (eg., white coat ceremony, graduation)
Participate in interviewing applicants as assigned for admission to the Marshall University PA Program
Participate in program committees as assigned
Assist with developing, reviewing, and revising, if necessary, the mission statements for the program
Post regular office hours devoted to the program
Participate through the Self-Assessment Committee in administering and evaluating the program
Other duties as assigned
Scope of Authority
The faculty member reports to the Program Director of the Marshall University Physician Assistant Program.
Location MUSOM - Marshall University School of Medicine Salary Range Salary is commensurate with experience, education, and internal equity
Qualifications
Must be able to perform all essential job duties as outlined in the job description.
Required Qualifications
Education
Must be a Physician Assistant or physician
If a physician assistant, must be a graduate from an accredited physician assistant program and have a minimum master’s degree (terminal degree). Current NCCPA Board Certification and eligibility for PA licensure in the state of West Virginia.
If a physician, must be licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of West Virginia. Current Board Certification and eligibility in the state of West Virginia.
Experience
Computer and information literacy
Excellent interpersonal, written, and communication skills
Minimum three years clinical practice and/or teaching in a PA program preferred
Preferred Qualifications
Education Experience
Minimum three years clinical practice and/or teaching in a PA program preferred
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number MU1782F Open Date 01/30/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary
