Thomas Jefferson University is seeking a didactic faculty member for the Physician Assistant Program at the East Falls campus in Philadelphia. This full-time, 12-month position involves developing and revising curriculum, selecting and advising students, providing instruction, and evaluating student performance. Clinical practice is optional, and research activities are encouraged. The role requires active participation in university service and attendance at academic events.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and revise the Physician Assistant Program's mission statement and curriculum.
• Select applicants for admission to the Physician Assistant Program.
• Provide classroom instruction and evaluate student performance.
• Offer academic counseling and coordinate remedial instruction as needed.
• Participate in program and college-level service activities.
• Engage in research or scholarship activities, encouraged but not mandatory.
• Attend university academic events such as Convocation and Commencement.
• Interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Compensation

• Salary paid via W-2 tax model.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage, including medical and prescription benefits.
• Retirement plans (specific plans not specified).
• Tuition assistance after one year of full-time employment.
• Access to voluntary benefits and group insurance discounts.

Shift & Schedule

• Full-time schedule, Monday through Friday.
• Day shift hours, standard daytime hours.
• No on-call responsibilities.

Requirements

• Master's or Doctoral degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Advanced Practice Nursing, Pharmacology, or Medicine.
• NCCPA certification required for Physician Assistants.
• Current state licensure or licensure eligibility as a Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Physician, or Pharmacist in PA or NJ.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional clinical experience in primary care, surgery, orthopedics, internal medicine, emergency medicine, or related fields.
• College or university teaching experience.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with computers and educational technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary academic environment.
• Willingness to travel between campuses and clinical sites as needed.