Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Physician Assistant Program

University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for a full‑time, 12‑month, tenure‑track faculty position in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. The role reports to the Program Director and supports the program’s mission and compliance with ARC‑PA accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned didactic and/or clinical courses.
• Develop and revise course content, including syllabi, lecture materials, and examination questions.
• Participate in continuous evaluation of course delivery and student learning outcomes.
• Supervise and assess student performance in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings.
• Provide student advising, mentorship, and academic remediation.
• Maintain competency‑based assessments aligned with program goals.
• Peer review faculty teaching and provide constructive feedback.
• Conduct site visits for students on clinical rotations.
• Grade assignments, exams, and other assessments in a timely manner.

Service

• Serve on the PA Program Admissions Committee.
• Participate in departmental, school, and university‑level committee work.
• Engage in community outreach and service initiatives.
• Assist in coordination and documentation of programmatic self‑assessments.
• Contribute to development, evaluation, and revision of program mission and learning outcomes.
• Collaborate on interprofessional education initiatives.

Scholarship/Research

• Engage in scholarly activities, research, grant writing, quality improvement, curriculum innovation, or educational scholarship.
• Present work at conferences.
• Publish in peer‑reviewed journals or other academic outlets.
• Maintain professional licensure and national certification.
• Support student research initiatives and mentor scholarly projects.

Other

• Participate in accreditation and compliance activities.
• Perform duties assigned by the Program Director.
• Assist in reviewing and updating the Student Handbook.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree from an ARC‑PA accredited program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Minimum 1 year of clinical experience.
• Current license or eligibility for licensing as a PA in Maryland.
• Alternatively, board‑certified Doctor of Medicine or Osteopathy with full unrestricted MD license, or non‑clinician scientist or health professional with a doctoral degree in a health or science related field.

Preferred

• Physician Assistant candidates.
• At least 1 year of teaching experience in higher education.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience.
• Past clinical instruction experience within a PA program.
• Demonstrated history of scholarship and grant submission.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to comply with accreditation standards.

Physical Demands

• Extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, and sitting at a desk.
• Ability to lift.
• Requires communication with diverse constituencies.
• Requires operation of typical office equipment.

Salary

$118,000 – $134,000 (commensurate with qualifications and experience).

Benefits

• Health insurance options for employees and dependents.
• Prescription drug, dental, vision, and flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans, including state pension, optional retirement plan, supplemental retirement accounts with state match, and life and long‑term disability insurance.
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to policies, spouses and dependents.
• Annual leave: exempt positions 22 days per year, sick leave 15 days, personal leave 3 days.
• Paid holidays.
• Employee wellness resources and access to state wellness programs.

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Title IX Statement

UMES complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, prohibiting discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual violence, on the basis of sex. Retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination is prohibited.

Diversity Statement

UMES is an equal‑access, equal‑opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment.