Marquette University, a leader in physician assistant education, announces a Faculty position for a Clinical Assistant Professor. The physician assistant (PA) Clinical Assistant Professor reports directly to the Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. The PA department is housed within the College of Health Sciences (CHS) and works collaboratively with the College’s other departments to achieve Marquette’s mission of cura personalis, care for the whole person.

The department is comprised of fifteen full-time and several part time Faculty, a Program Specialist, Assessment Coordinator, Administrative Assistant, and Office Associate to support 75 students in each cohort. The Clinical Assistant Professor Faculty position is responsible for providing clinical and didactic instruction, evaluation of student performance, development of clinical curriculum and assessments, participating in clinical site and preceptor recruitment, student advising, clinical research advising, professional development, and student admissions. The Clinical Assistant Professor position allows for one day per week to work clinically at a location of the candidates choosing and the day would be approved by the Program Chair.

Provide didactic, pre-clinical instruction and evaluation of student performance in Physician Assistant courses as assigned by the Program Chair. Participate in recruitment and monitoring of student evaluation while on clinical rotations.

Administrative Assignment supporting the program including teaching, advising, admissions, and assessment of courses in the Marquette PA program. Opportunities to become involved with active teaching and simulation teaching. Write and update course syllabi, assist with curriculum review and assessment, complete learning objective development and revisions. Implement and track accreditation instructional objectives and remediations, as assigned by Program Chair, and prepare reports for the accreditation committee and assessment committee.

Contribute to other team-based teaching courses as assigned by the Program Chair. Advise, schedule and maintain accurate records on students. Participate in program assessment processes of the clinical year and contribute to ongoing assessment in the department. Maintain office hours according to contractual guidelines.

Engage in professional development and learning technological enhancement activities. Participate in the student admissions and review processes, interviewing and final selection. Assist with the preparation of grant proposals with follow-up activities as directed by the Program Chair.

Contribute to the betterment of the College and University through committee participation (10%, effective after first year). Perform other appropriate job-related duties as assigned by the Chair.

Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.

Masters Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies with a Master Degree in a related field or Bachelor of Science in Physician Assistant Studies with progress toward a Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent in a related field required.

Must have knowledge and vision about the future of the profession and a strong commitment to achieve the Jesuit mission of the College and Marquette University.