Physician Assistant Professor - PA Studies Department

As an integral member of the PA faculty, this position has a unique opportunity to be part of a growing program with the support of the Program Director, the University of Nevada, Reno of School of Medicine, and engaged community partners. The preferred candidate has knowledge of current accreditation (ARC-PA) standards, a background in education, including creative and innovative interprofessional content delivery, and data-informed student assessment with curricular analysis to drive continuous improvement. The preferred candidate ideally has experience in PA education, clinical practice experience, and the ability to work independently and in coordination with other faculty, staff, and community partners. The Principal Faculty member must support the program’s mission and adhere to the required ARC-PA accreditation process through its defined standards.

The Faculty position reports to the Program Director and responsibilities may include, but to:

• Developing, reviewing, and revising as necessary the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program

• Selecting applicants for admission to the PA program

• Directing courses and providing student instruction necessary to meet program goals and outcomes

• Evaluating student performance

• Academic counseling of students

• Participating in the availability of remedial instruction and facilitation of students’ academic progress

• Designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum

• Program administration, accreditation activities, continuous development, review, planning, outcomes evaluation, and overall effectiveness of the PA program

• Assisting in the coordination of the clinical phase, including recruitment of new clinical preceptors

• Participating in the recruitment of new adjunct and full-time faculty;

• Participating, if appropriate, in clinical activities in the Department of Family and Community Medicine or another clinical department

• Active participation in program committees and workgroups

• Service on school and university committees and councils, and,

• Other activities to support and enhance the program’s success.

Required Qualifications

• Possess a terminal degree (Master’s or higher) in Science or Physician Assistant Studies or related field from an accredited university.

• Minimum of three (3) years of academic and/or clinical practice experience (>5 strongly preferred) in their field.

• Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to motivate students to achieve goals and objectives.

Preferred Qualifications

• NCCPA certified PA, eligible for licensure in Nevada.

• Graduate of an accredited PA Program.

• Prior experience in a PA faculty role for an accredited PA program is highly desired.

• Demonstrated ability to work collegially in a multi-disciplinary setting, working with various constituents, including students, scholars, and professionals across the healthcare fields.

• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, teaching, and administration of medical education programs with a commitment to excellence and innovation.

• Dynamic interpersonal skills, excellent oral and written communication skills, and flexibility in responding to changing demands.

• Advanced capability using technology and at a minimum: PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Word, and Zoom.

• Willingness to accept the challenge of developing new initiatives and evolving practices and techniques to meet real-world challenges.

Compensation Grade

University Assistant/Associate/Full Professor

To view the salary schedule for this position, please visit: Salary Schedules and select Academic Engineering Faculty (12-month). Salary is competitive and commensurate with related education and experience.

Remarkable Retirement!

Our retirement plan is beyond compare. Your 19.25% contribution is generously matched by the University.  With the faculty retirement plan, you are 100% vested on your first day. Sit back and watch your retirement dollars grow!  All permanent employees on an annual "A" or "B" contract who are employed at least 50% full-time are eligible to participate in the NSHE retirement program unless they are members of PERS of Nevada. 

Perks of Working at UNR!

• Health insurance options including dental and vision - Health Insurance

• E. L. Wiegand Fitness Center offers annual or semester memberships and spouse/domestic partner membership options.  E.L. Wiegand Fitness Center

• Reno is proud to be a University town! Many local businesses offer discounts to WolfCard holders

• Mountain EAP supports employees (and eligible dependents) through life's difficult moments. Mountain EAP is located in Reno and specializes in counseling and advising services for personal or interpersonal issues.

• Faculty Senate is the principal representing body for faculty. Its membership includes representatives from each academic and administrative major unit of the University. Faculty Senate

• No state income tax!

Grants-in-Aid for Faculty Employees

The University is proud to provide a reduced-rate tuition benefit to faculty and qualified dependents. Faculty can take up to six credits per semester at a reduced rate. Dependents of faculty have unlimited credits but, in order to be eligible, children must be unmarried and under the age of 24 and must receive at least 50% of their financial support from the employee and/or employee’s spouse or domestic partner.  Faculty Grants-in-Aid

Faculty Dual Career Assistance Program

The University of Nevada, Reno recognizes the importance of addressing dual-career couples’ professional needs. We offer a dual career assistance program to newly hired faculty spouses/partners that provides resources and assists them to identify career opportunities in Northern Nevada. Dual Career Assistance Program

Contact Information

Rubina Hackbusch at [email protected]

University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med)

For over 50 years the University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) has trained physicians who are leading the way to 'A Healthy Nevada', nation, and world. Community-based and research-intensive, UNR Med is committed to our four-part mission of education, research, clinical service, and diversity. We show this commitment through our demonstrated core values: people are our strength, we innovate and improve, we serve with integrity, and we success with trust and respect.

The University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine is an inclusive and engaged community. We recognize that diverse faculty and leaders add value to the educational experience and promote excellence in our teaching, patient care, and research missions. We seek applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to our mission and uphold our core values.

Our mission has guided our growth in graduating the next generation of primary and specialty care physicians and medical researchers while maintaining personalized instruction. The School of Medicine has statewide outreach with a local touch providing patient care, health services, and training physicians in Reno, Nevada and in the state’s rural communities. We are expanding provider education to train medical specialists as Medical Doctors as well as Speech Pathologists and Physician Assistants. We are actively expanding technologically-advanced infrastructure to keep pace with our world-class research to meet the needs of students, patients, and researchers. We seek to create an environment that serves all who enter our doors, from the physicians who teach our learners to our employees, patients, and students.

Please note, once you submit your application the only attachment/s viewable to you will be the attachment/s to the resume/CV section of the application. Any additional required attachment/s to the cover letter, references, additional documents sections of the application, will not be viewable to you after you submit your application. All uploaded attachment/s will be on the application for the committee to review. To request updates to attachments, prior to the committee review of applications, please contact the candidate helpdesk at [email protected].

Attach the following attachment(s) to your application

1) Resume/CV

2) Cover Letter

3) Contact Information for Three Professional References

This posting is open until filled

Qualified individuals are encouraged to apply immediately. This search will close without notice when a sufficient number of applications are received or a hiring decision has been made.