Part Time Clinical Assistant Professor and Principal Faculty
Physician Assistant Studies Program, NSU Muskogee
Description of Position
Northeastern State University (NSU) invites applications for a part time, 12-month, non-tenure
track position as Clinical Assistant Professor, Principal Faculty in the Physician Assistant
Studies program at NSU. The program emphasizes preparing students for rural practice. The
PA program is housed on the NSU Muskogee campus. Both teaching (80%) and
administrative/service (20%) assignments are part of this role.
Program
Promote the mission of Northeastern State University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the
community at large
Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
Comply with faculty/staff policies and procedures
Work with NSU faculty and staff on an ongoing basis to maintain program compliance with
the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
and the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) criteria for accreditation and re-accreditation
Fulfill the NSU Department of Health Professions Strategic Plan of being the premiere health
professions program in the region
Provide committee service at a program level
Attend PA program weekly faculty meetings
Teaching
Participate with other principal faculty in the design, implementation, coordination, and
evaluation/assessment of the PA didactic program curriculum
Provide PA student instruction, assessment, remediation, and academic advisement in areas
of clinical expertise
Assist the Director of Clinical Education in developing curricular content for the clinical call-
back days
Program support
Participate in PA student selection
Assist in the search process for selecting PA program faculty
Advise the program director of any problems related to behavior, academics or
professionalism
Fulfill faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
Complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the
PA program.
Scholarship
Establish a personal program of scholarly activity
Participate in clinical practice, as assigned
Service
Perform service activities that advance the PA program, and the PA profession, including
assistance in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of PA students
Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Dedication to the academic priorities of NSU and the NSU PA program mission
Previous experience with ARC-PA accreditation procedures and articulation processes is
preferred
Experience in activities that focus on assessment and student learning outcomes is
preferred
Experience with simulation learning activities beneficial
Supportive of the mission and values of Northeastern State University
Education And Experience
Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program or other healthcare-related
field
Master's degree in physician assistant studies or related field required.
Current NCCPA certification is required with a minimum of three years of clinical
experience.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
Experience as a faculty member in a PA program or comparable experience is preferred.
Required Documents
Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter
Teaching philosophy
Research philosophy
Three references
Copy of transcripts, may be scanned, saved and uploaded
"Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis."
Position Details
Non-tenure track
Salary $52,170 with excellent benefits
Projected hire date May 11, 2026
Applications accepted until March 22, 2026
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at ll:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application
cannot be changed after it has been submitted.
Notice to applicants
Northeastern State University's policy is that all newly hired employees must provide an original
social security card during the hiring process. Failure to provide an original social security card
will delay the hiring process and ability to begin employment.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis