Assistant or Associate Professor: Principal Faculty - Physician Assistant Studies

Department School of PA Medicine

Reports To: Dean School of Physician Assistant Medicine

Close Date: Open Until Filled

Classification: Faculty Full-Time Tenure Track

Position Summary Northwest University seeks a qualified candidate for a full-time Principal Faculty position in the School of Physician Assistant Medicine. This role integrates didactic instruction and clinical education supporting the development and delivery of the PA curriculum in alignment with ARC-PA accreditation standards.

The successful candidate will collaborate with program faculty and staff to design, implement, and evaluate curriculum, support student learning and advising, and assist in program operations. This position includes responsibilities in both didactic instruction and clinical education, including clinical site development, student assessment, and participation in accreditation activities.

The principal faculty member reports to the Dean/Program Director of the PA Program and participates fully in the academic, operational, and mission-driven life of the university.

Northwest University seeks candidates who demonstrate a vibrant Christian faith compatible with the mission of the university and who can integrate faith with teaching, service, and mentorship within the healthcare professions.

Position Flexibility This full-time position combines clinical and didactic faculty responsibilities. The role may be considered for division into two half-time (0.5 FTE) appointments-one clinical and one didactic-for qualified candidates seeking part-time employment.

Essential Functions

Didactic Education Responsibilities:

• Provide classroom and laboratory instruction within the PA curriculum.
• Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate courses and curriculum.
• Participate in curriculum sequencing and assessment to ensure alignment with ARC-PA standards.
• Evaluate student academic performance and provide formative and summative feedback.
• Participate in Observed Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs) and other competency assessments.
• Provide academic advising and mentoring to PA students.
• Participate in the development and revision of Program mission, Program competencies, and Program goals.
• Ensure the availability of remedial instruction for students requiring academic support.
• Contribute to program evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities.

Clinical Education Responsibilities:

• Assist with the implementation and evaluation of the clinical phase curriculum.
• Support clinical site development and maintenance.
• Conduct clinical site visits as needed to ensure quality educational experiences.
• Collaborate with the Clinical Education Manager and Program Director to maintain ARC-PA compliance for clinical education requirements.
• Assist with monitoring PAEA End-of-Rotation exams and other clinical student assessments.
• Participate in clinical student callback days and clinical skill assessments.
• Review and analyze clinical phase outcomes and assessment data.

Program and University Service:

• Participate in ARC-PA accreditation activities and program documentation.
• Serve on the Admissions Committee and assist with applicant selection.
• Participate in student recruitment activities.
• Serve on the PA Operations Committee and other program committees.
• Participate in university governance as assigned.
• Contribute to department, college, and university committees and other university service commitments.
• Perform other duties in support of the PA program as assigned by the Dean or Program Director.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Licensed Physician Assistant (PA-C) or MD
• Current or previous board certification in the candidates field
• Minimum three years of clinical practice experience as a PA-C or Physician
• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Washington
• Demonstrated commitment to Christian faith consistent with the mission of Northwest University
• Ability to integrate faith-based worldview into teaching, mentoring, and healthcare education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous academic appointment or teaching experience
• Experience as a clinical preceptor or PA educator
• Experience with PA program accreditation standards or curriculum development
• Leadership experience in healthcare education
• Willingness to pursue or currently enrolled in a doctoral degree in a related discipline
• Established relationships with regional healthcare organizations or clinical sites
• Active participation in a local church community

Compensation Based on education and experience, compensation for Assistant Professor starts at $107,586 to a median of $120,000.

Application Requirements Applicants should submit:

• Letter of interest addressing qualifications for the position
• Current curriculum vitae
• Graduate school transcripts
• List of three professional references with contact information
• Statement of teaching philosophy, including integration of Christian faith and healthcare education
• Brief narrative describing personal Christian faith and current church affiliation

Applications should be submitted to heather.deibler@northwestu.edu

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Search procedures will be closed when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Applicants are urged to provide sufficient information so that the application file may be considered complete at the end of the search period.

About Northwest University Northwest University is a Christian coeducational undergraduate and graduate institution related to the Assemblies of God, offering baccalaureate and masters and doctoral level education. The sixty-acre campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, just ten miles from downtown Seattle. The campus is an ideal setting for study, recreation, and inspiration and is centrally located and convenient to industry, business, and commercial activities.

Mission Statement We, the people of Northwest University, carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need.

In addition, all faculty members at Northwest University must subscribe to our Statement of Faith.

Accreditation Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities regional. The University is endorsed by the Commission on Christian Higher Education of the Assemblies of God and the Association of Christian Schools International. The University holds membership in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities.

Northwest Universitys College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Buntain College of Nursings baccalaureate degree is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. In addition, the College of Nursing has received approval from the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The University is also approved by the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Washington to prepare elementary and secondary education teachers and recommend for certification. It is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education.

Northwest Universitys doctoral program in counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA).

The University is approved by the Federal and State Governments for student aid programs and for the training of international students. Selected programs of study are approved by a Washington State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible for benefits under Title 38 and Title 10 U.S. Code and by Washington State for training in Vocational Rehabilitation. It is listed in the current bulletin Accredited Higher Education Institutions published by the U.S. Office of Education.

Equal Opportunity Statement Northwest University admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally afforded or made available to students at the university. Northwest does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, national and ethnic origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, or scholarship and loan programs and athletic and other school-administered programs.