Non-Tenure Track, Clinical Assistant Professor, Physician Associate Studies

Augsburg University  has maintained a strong academic reputation defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies since 1869. A welcoming campus in the heart of Minneapolis, Augsburg offers undergraduate and graduate degrees to nearly 3,200 diverse students.

Augsburg’s mission is to educate students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders. The Augsburg experience is supported by an engaged community that is committed to intentional diversity in its life and work. An Augsburg education is defined by excellence in the liberal arts and professional studies, guided by the faith and values of the Lutheran church, and shaped by its urban and global settings.

Augsburg invites individuals who share our mission and commitment to intentional diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging to join our community. Augsburg encourages BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, individuals with disabilities, women, veterans and those from underrepresented or marginalized backgrounds to apply.

About Augsburg PA

Established in 1994, Augsburg PA is Minnesota's first PA program. Augsburg was also the first in the state to launch the Doctor of Medical Science degree for PAs and, in 2026, the first to formally adopt the national professional title of Physician Associate. The 27-month program includes 15 months of clinically integrated coursework followed by 12 months of supervised clinical rotations at sites across Minnesota, the Upper Midwest, and beyond. Students build practice-ready skills through case-based learning, projects, and hands-on training, including simulation and point of care ultrasound (POCUS).

PA Program Mission

The Augsburg PA program is dedicated to educating compassionate, community-oriented, and forward-thinking health care professionals who are prepared to practice in primary care and address a wide range of patient needs. The program emphasizes team-based learning to prepare students for collaborative patient care, grounded in connection, respect, and innovation.

The program's goal is to develop informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, and critical thinkers who are equipped to provide high-quality care across varied clinical and community settings.

The Physician Associate (PA) Studies Program at Augsburg University invites candidates to apply for a

full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position. This renewable 3-year special appointment blends clinical

phase coordination with didactic teaching and program support.

At least 0.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) of this 1.0 FTE appointment is dedicated to the clinical phase. In

this role, the faculty member works alongside the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) to develop and

maintain clinical sites with the clinical team, conduct site visits, advise and coach students through their clinical experiences, and assess student and site performance during the clinical phase.

The remaining effort supports the didactic phase and broader program needs. Depending on program

priorities and the candidate's strengths, this may include classroom and skills instruction, accreditation compliance with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Standards, program assessment, and, for qualified candidates, teaching in the department's Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program.

The successful candidate is a self-motivated team member looking to grow their own educational and

professional experience, as well as the program's. This person will work well in collaboration with a cohesive and experienced group of faculty and professional staff.

Responsibilities

● Promote an inclusive learning environment

● Serve as instructional leader for at least 9 course/instructional credits per semester across the

clinical and didactic phases of the PA program, with additional DMSc credits as able or assigned

● Participate in the ongoing PA program self-assessment, analysis, and accreditation process for

courses, instructional faculty, and program curriculum

● Participate in curriculum development, teaching, and mapping according to ARC-PA Standards

in both the didactic and clinical phases

● Participate as a member of PA program committees and university-level committees

● Participate in state and national PA organizations as necessary to promote the program and the

profession

● Participate in the admissions process, including student recruitment and selection

● Participate in professional development activities outside of Augsburg University's PA program

in areas of clinical practice, scholarly activities, or advancement of educational degree, as agreed

upon by the Program and School Directors, and provide an annual report of such activities per the

Augsburg Faculty Handbook

● Support and participate in the annual review of the PA program mission statement

Clinical phase (at least 0.5 FTE), in support of the Director of Clinical Education (DCE)

● Partner with the DCE and clinical staff on recruitment, development, and retention of preceptors

and clinical sites

● Conduct site visits and site assessments according to program policies and procedures and ARC-

PA Standards

● Advise, coach, and mentor students through their clinical experiences, including remediation as

necessary

● Provide student instruction and assessment during the clinical phase, including data collection

and evaluation, grading, and tracking of student progress

● Help develop and maintain clinical phase learning objectives, outcomes, and student assessments,

and organize hands-on learning experiences on call back days

● Assist with development of tools to assess the effectiveness of the clinical curriculum and clinical

sites

● Maintain student data, assignments, and professionalism or discipline matters based on policies in

the Program Handbook

● Maintain Continuing Medical Education (CME) certification status for PA preceptors

Didactic phase and program support (remaining FTE)

● Provide academic instruction in the faculty member's area of expertise, including lectures,

physical exam and technical skills instruction, and facilitation of small group and case-based

learning

● Develop learning objectives, learning outcomes, and student assessments for assigned didactic

courses

● Provide coaching, advising, remediation, and tutoring for students deficient in knowledge or

skills as necessary

● Support program assessment and accreditation compliance, including data collection and analysis

and preparation of materials related to ARC-PA Standards

● Assist with development of tools to assess the effectiveness of the didactic curriculum

● For qualified candidates, teach, advise, or mentor students in the DMSc program as assigned by

the department

Minimum qualifications

● Master's degree in PA studies

● Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

(NCCPA)

● Eligibility for PA licensure in Minnesota

● Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a PA

● Previous in-person or virtual teaching experience within a PA educational program

● Demonstrated organizational and professional skills

● Proficiency in using spreadsheet software

Preferred but not required qualifications

● Doctoral degree (required for DMSc teaching assignments)

● Experience in PA clinical education, such as precepting, clinical site development, or site visits

● Experience with program assessment, curriculum mapping, or ARC-PA accreditation processes