Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant Education

Who is Saint Louis University? Founded in 1818, Saint Louis University is one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Catholic universities. SLU, which also has a campus in Madrid, Spain, is recognized for world-class academics, life-changing research, compassionate health care, and a strong commitment to faith and service.

Assistant Professor (Non-Tenure Track), Physician Assistant Program

Saint Louis University, a Catholic Jesuit institution dedicated to education, research, healthcare and service, is accepting applications for a non-tenure track, 12-month 0.8 FTE assistant professor principal faculty appointment in the Physician Assistant ( PA ) Program within the Clinical Health Sciences Department . This is a one-year contract position with the possibility of renewal. T h is principal faculty member will report to the PA Program D irector and will actively participate in Phase I ( didactic ) and Phase II ( clinical ) coursework and activities , with opportunities for leadership development within the Program .

As a full - time university faculty member, they will be involved in PA student instruction and advising /counseling , faculty development, scholarly activity , as well as service to the U niversity, the community and the profession.  Ideally, they will practice clinical ly 4-8 ho urs per week. As a principal faculty member of the PA Program, they will also participate in admissions activities, student remediation, academic / professional progressions , didactic and clinical curricul ar activities and assessment , and ongoing program assessment. Depending on interest and credentials, the successful candidate may also teach in the new online Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) program.

Qualifications

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NCCPA certification and eligibility for PA licensure in Missouri or Illinois are required

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Alignment with the mission of the U niversity and the P rogram

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Master's degree required ; a d octoral degree or stated interest in its acquisition is strongly preferred

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At least three years of clinical experience required

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Academic or clinical health-related teaching and scholarship preferred

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Excellent communication, interpersonal , and organizational skills

PA Program

The PA Program at Saint Louis University is housed in the Department of Clinical Health Sciences within the Doisy College of Health Sciences .   The SLU Program began in 1971 and has maintained a rich tradition of providing its students with a rigorous education delivered in the spirit of c ura p ersonalis .  The Program graduated its first cohort of PA students in 1973 and has maintained continuous ARC-PA accreditation since that time. An online, asynchronous Doctor of Medical Science (DMS) degree is slated to begin January 2027. The Program currently employs 9 full-time faculty members and 2 support staff members.

Function

Nonmedical Primary Appointment 12 mo.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.