Faculty Position
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
University of South Alabama
Faculty Position
The Department of Physician Assistant Studies of the University of South Alabama (USA)
invites applications for a full-time tenure track faculty position at the Assistant Professor level.
Become a part of our diverse, collegial team in a PA program established in 1996. The program is
housed in our modern Health Sciences building that includes state-of-the art simulation and
standardized patient labs. The University is located in historic Mobile, AL on the sunny Gulf Coast,
between New Orleans and the Florida panhandle.
Both PA and physician candidates will be considered. PA candidates must be a certified
Physician Assistant (PA-C) with current NCCPA certification and current license or eligibility as
a physician assistant in the State of Alabama. A master’s degree from an ARC-PA accredited
program is required; a minimum of 5 years clinical experience is preferred. Physician candidates
must be state licensed (or license eligible) as an allopathic or osteopathic physician. A minimum
of 5 years clinical experience is preferred.
The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to teach in the curricular components of the
pre-clinical phase of the program (i.e. Clinical Medicine Course Series), and related clinical
areas. The successful candidate will also assist with student advising, supervision of students in
didactic and clinical coursework, and maintain an active program of scholarship and community
service.
Review of applications will begin March 1, 2016 and continue until the position is filled. Please
apply electronically at the following link and be prepared to submit a cover letter of interest,
curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, research interests, and contact information
for three references. https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/usouthal/jobs/1361192/assistantprofessor
For more information contact:
Robin Risling de-Jong, PA-C, MHS
Chair, Search Committee
University of South Alabama
Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Phone: 251-445-9334, fax: 251-445-9336
Email: rrisling@southalabama.edu
Program Website: http://www.southalabama.edu/alliedhealth/pa/
The USA PA program seeks a diverse faculty and staff.
The University of South Alabama is an EO/AA employer and does not discriminate on the basis
of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and
gender expression), religion, age, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
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