Assistant or Associate Professor in Physician Assistant Studies
University of Kentucky
- Lexington, KY
- Permanent
- Full-time
Required Related ExperienceMinimum of 2 years healthcare experience as a full-time PA-C
Required License/Registration/CertificationCurrent certification as a Physician Assistant (PA-C) and eligibility to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
Job SummaryThe Department of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS), College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Kentucky is currently accepting applications for a full-time 12-month Clinical Title Series faculty position (non-tenure eligible) at rank determined by qualifications, to begin employment at the Lexington or Morehead campus on July 1, 2024.We invite you to become part of a supportive community of dynamic and dedicated faculty focused on being national leaders in Physician Assistant studies. Our well-established and nationally respected program offers an entry-level Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies and enrolls 56 students annually on two campuses in Morehead and Lexington, KY. The program is accredited by the ARC-PA. Please explore what our department has to offer by visiting the Department of Physician Assistant Studies website, .The primary responsibilities for the individual in the position are to provide didactic, clinical and laboratory instruction as well as advising to students in the Master's in Physician Assistant Studies program. The faculty member would have the opportunity to be assigned direct patient care services at UK HealthCare, pro bono or other practice settings as arranged and approved by the Chair. The specific teaching assignment will be based on program needs, and the clinical assignment distribution of effort is flexible based on program needs and skills and qualifications of selected candidate. The anticipated effort for this position is Instruction 50-80%, Service (including clinical work) 5-40%, Research/Scholarship 1-10%, Professional Development 2-5% and will be negotiated with the Chair annually.Required Qualifications:
- Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Studies program with a Master's degree in PA studies
- Current national certification as a Physician Assistant and eligibility to practice in the Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Commitment to the mission of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies
- Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum of three years clinical experience
- Potential for excellence in teaching and clinical service
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? No
Preferred Education/Experience