Assistant/Associate Professor, Master of Physician Associate Studies

Assistant/Associate Professor, Master of Physician Associate Studies, College of Health

The University of Montana College of Health, in Missoula, Montana is seeking candidates for full-time principal faculty positions across curriculum content areas at the rank of assistant or associate professor for its developing Master of Physician Associate Studies (MPAS) Program.

The University of Montana MPAS Program is committed to collegial collaboration amongst all members of the team, across all phases of the program. Core faculty in the PA Program will work closely with staff and faculty and will be primarily responsible for assisting in the administration of the program, including curriculum development, delivery, and review. In addition to teaching assignments, other responsibilities will include didactic and clinical course coordination, oversight of clinical experiences, academic advising, admissions and recruitment, program evaluation, participating in institutional activities and committees, facilitating quality learning experiences for students, and evaluating students’ performance in cooperation with other faculty.

Position Details

Tenurable Faculty: Master of Physician Associate Studies (MPAS) Program

Title: Assistant/Associate Professor

Schedule: Full time, fiscal year position

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness

Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service.  Teaching responsibilities may include a combination of required, elective, and clinical courses.

Qualifications:

• A graduate of an accredited PA program or have related health degree (MD/PhD/NP/DO), with a minimum of a master’s degree
• Must have a minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a practicing provider
• Must have knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles
• Be able to administer, assess, and document programmatic education trends and data
• Previous teaching experience or preceptorship is preferred
• Faculty shall maintain National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification if a physician assistant
• A current PA, NP, MD, or DO license is required or eligibility to achieve licensure within one (1) year of hire

How to Apply

Priority Application Date: February 5, 2025 by 11:59 PM (Mountain Time)

For application instructions, required application materials, and to learn more about UM and Missoula, please visit and apply at Assistant/Associate Professor, Master of Physician Associate Studies 

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