Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant

West Coast University

. Provide professional leadership and support as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $96,816 - $140,416 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in educational methodology and curriculum development, with a strong emphasis on fostering student learning outcomes and utilizing innovative teaching practices. Holds a terminal academic degree and relevant certifications, ensuring a solid foundation in both clinical practice and education.

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Teaching Experience in Physician Assistant CoursesNCCPA-Certified Physician AssistantTerminal Academic DegreeExperience with Online Learning Management SystemsDocumented Background in Educational Methodology

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Hard Skills

Curriculum DevelopmentSyllabus RevisionAssessment and EvaluationEvidence-Based Clinical ResearchTeaching Methodologies

Soft Skills

LeadershipMentoringFacilitationEnthusiasm for Teaching

Tools & Technologies

Online Learning Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

NCCPA CertificationPA LicenseMD/DO License

Industry Keywords

University TeachingClinical PracticeEducational EnvironmentStudent Learning OutcomesAccountability

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide professional leadership and support as an educator, role model, mentor, and facilitator
Create an educational environment fostering innovation, responsiveness, and accountability
Improve and upgrade class materials and syllabi using University processes
Use varied teaching methodologies to facilitate observable evidence of student learning outcomes
Demonstrate enthusiasm for teaching, the teaching/learning process, and individual students
Assist with assessment, critique, and evaluation of the overall curriculum
Lead curriculum and syllabus revisions when necessary while ensuring quality

Requirements

What you’ll need

0–4 years of teaching in a university or college setting, or previous rank of assistant professor awarded by a regionally accredited institution
Teaching experience in Physician Assistant courses strongly preferred
Initiated research interest focused on evidence-based clinical research strongly preferred
Experience working with online learning management systems desirable
Documented 3 years of experience as a practicing clinician
Documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments
Terminal academic degree required (Master’s degree); doctorate preferred
NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant or board-certified (or eligible) allopathic or osteopathic physician
PA license (or eligible), or MD/DO licensed or eligible for licensure

Benefits

Comp & perks

Certified Great Place to Work
Professional growth opportunities
Inclusive work environment
Teamwork- and collegiality-focused culture