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Job Title:

Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies

 

Department:

Physician Assistant Studies

 

College/Division:

College Of Health Professions

 

Primary Job Posting Location:

Atlanta, GA 30341

Additional Job Posting Locations:

(Other locations that this position could be based)

Job Details:

The College of Health Professions at Mercer University invites applications for a full-time faculty member with a focus in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. This is a 12-month, non-tenure track position.

 

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is in a progressive and innovative College that emphasizes evidence-based and integrative approaches to health and collaboration with the other programs in the College (Physical Therapy, Public Health, Clinical Psychology, Athletic Training, and Kinesiology).

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include graduate student classroom and laboratory instruction and evaluation; advisement and mentoring of students; small group instruction; committee involvement; admissions activities; professional organization engagement; and scholarly activities to include grants, publications, and presentations.  The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and community service. As a faculty member at Mercer University, you can expect to be immersed into a community of scholars who are committed to fostering diversity and inclusive excellence.

Qualifications:

A graduate of an accredited master’s degree physician assistant program with a current NCCPA certification and immediate eligibility for physician assistant licensure in Georgia, or a graduate of an accredited medical school with current licensure as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in Georgia and certified by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board. Clinical experience as a practicing PA, DO, or MD required. Prior teaching experience and a record of peer-reviewed scholarly activity preferred.  Rank commensurate with academic experience. 

Additional Information:

This position will be a 12-month appointment based at Mercer University’s campus in Atlanta, Georgia.  More information can be found at http://www.mercer.edu/ 

Questions regarding this position may be directed to:

Jennifer de la Cruz
delacruz_j@mercer.edu 
678.547.6850

Interested applicants will need to complete the brief online application and attach 1) a letter of interest, 2) current curriculum vitae, 3) teaching philosophy, and 4) the names and contact information for three professional references.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Anticipated start date: July 1, 2025.

 

Background Check Contingencies:

• Criminal History Check

Required Document Attachments:

• CV

• Cover Letter

• Teaching Philosophy

• List of References with contact information

 

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for se