Physician Assistant - Clinical Focus (Assistant Professor)
Job Title:
Physician Assistant - Clinical Focus (Assistant Professor)Department:
Physician Assistant Studies (Justin Gambini)FLSA:
United States of America (Exempt)Location:
Philadelphia Campus
POSITION SUMMARY
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program within the College of Health Sciences is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to educate PA students and cultivate clinical learning opportunities within the community.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Contribute in designing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum
Deliver instruction in traditional lecture based format and facilitate small group learning activities
Develop learning objectives to guide student learning in the didactic and clinical phase of the program
Serve as a course director or course liaison for courses in the PA curriculum
Participate in the creation and refinement of exam questions
Evaluate student academic performance
Assist in student remediation
Evaluate research projects of clinical year students
Provide academic advisement to didactic and clinical year PA students
Participate in the admissions process and selection of applicants to the program
Serve on select departmental and college-wide committees
Provide letters of recommendation for students and graduates upon request
Participate in student events such as student society activities, orientation, the white coat ceremony, and commencement
Attend professional conferences to enhance delivery of student instruction and patient care
Engage in scholarly activity
Participate in ongoing program analysis
Ensure compliance with educational objectives during the clinical phase of the program
Participate in the annual curriculum review and annual faculty retreat
Assist in obtaining and completing documentation required to satisfy ARC-PA clinical site requirements
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience (5 years preferred)
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:
Nationally certified (NCCPA) Physician Assistant
Must hold a current, valid, and unrestricted state license
Minimum of a Master's degree
Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, and the responsibilities of the role.
The referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.
PCOM prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, race, sex, color, gender, gender identity and expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, sexual orientation, religion, creed, disability, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military and military veteran status or any other legally protected class status in all its programs, activities, and employment practices.
Skills Required
- Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
- Nationally certified Physician Assistant through NCCPA
- Current, valid, and unrestricted state license
- Minimum of a Master's degree
- 5 years of clinical experience
What We Do
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine (PCOM) is an osteopathic medical school that offers degrees in medicine, health, and behavioral sciences. It is dedicated to the advancement of knowledge and intellectual growth through teaching, research, and service to the community.







