Assistant Professor - Division of Physician Assistant Studies/School of Medicine

West Virginia University

18h

About The Position

West Virginia University located in Morgantown, WV, is seeking a non-tenure track (12-month) Assistant Professor for the Division of Physician Assistant Studies in the Department of Human Performance in the School of Medicine. The successful candidate will be a principal faculty member, and contribute to a well-established, fully accredited program with a tradition of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The successful candidate will also serve as an academic advisor to students in the program and participate in the admissions process through screening, interviewing, and rating of applicants.

The program is administratively housed within the School of Medicine’s Health Professions unit, which is home to over 2,100 students enrolled in degree programs including exercise physiology, occupational therapy, physical therapy, athletic training, medical laboratory sciences, immunology and medical microbiology, respiratory therapy, communication sciences and disorders, pathologists’ assistant and health informatics/health information management. The physician assistant program reports to the vice-dean for health professions in the School of Medicine.

As a land-grant institution, the faculty, staff and students at West Virginia University commit to creating a diverse and inclusive culture that advances education, healthcare and prosperity for all by providing access and opportunity; by advancing high-impact research; and by leading transformation in West Virginia and the world through local, state and global engagement. West Virginia University is a land grant Carnegie-designated Doctoral Research/Extensive institution, with approximately 32,500 students, including 27,000 undergraduate and 5,500 graduate/professional students. The WVU Health Sciences Center includes the Schools of Pharmacy, Medicine, Dentistry, Public Health, and Nursing. Patient care facilities include a 700+ bed academic medical center that offers tertiary and quaternary care, a Level I trauma center, and a 70-bed psychiatric hospital.

Morgantown is within easy traveling distance of Washington, DC, to the east, Pittsburgh, PA, to the north, and Cleveland and Columbus, OH, to the northwest. Morgantown has 55,000 residents and is rated as one of the best small towns in the U.S., with affordable housing, excellent schools, a picturesque countryside, and many outdoor activities. Morgantown is consistently rated as one of the best small metropolitan areas in the country for both lifestyle and business climate. The area offers the amenities of a large city in a safe, family-friendly environment. There is also an excellent school system and an abundance of beautiful homes and recreational activities.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. The appointment date is negotiable, but the goal is to have the position filled no later than July 1, 2026. Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Applicants should apply at: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/faculty/jobdetail.ftl?job=28763 with a cover letter of interest, current CV, contact information, and e-mail addresses for three professional references.

Requirements

• Hold a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies
• Have a Physician Assistant license for West Virginia or be eligible for a West Virginia licensure
• Hold current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistant (NCCPA) certification
• Two (2) years of experience in physician assistant education. Experience may be didactic and/or clinical in nature.
• All qualifications must be met by the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a well-established, fully accredited program with a tradition of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Serve as an academic advisor to students in the program
• Participate in the admissions process through screening, interviewing, and rating of applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level