Principal Faculty Physician Assistant Program

Job Posting:

JR100787 Principal Faculty Physician Assistant Program (Open)

Department:

Physician Assistant Medicine, Assistant Professor | PM

Position Type:

Regular

Open Date:

01-26-2025

Close Date:

$105k - $125k based on incoming rank, education, and experience.

Job Description:

Principal Faculty Physician Assistant Program

Frostburg State University seeks qualified applicants for a Principal Faculty member for our developing Physician Assistant program. Available to begin Summer 2025, this is a full-time, 12-month tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position with teaching responsibilities. The PA program will be based at the University System of Maryland at Hagerstown (USMH). Salary commensurate with experience and qualifications; University System of Maryland benefits package included.

The Physician Assistant Program is a part of the College of Education Health & Natural Sciences. In the college, we are strongly committed to the idea that diversity enriches our community and enhances our students’ educational experience. We seek colleagues who embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will have a strong commitment to promoting diversity and fostering respect for our diverse student populations and commitment to the FSU PA mission:  

The Mission of Frostburg State University's Physician Assistant Program is to educate students to provide compassionate, patient-centered care grounded in best practices and delivered through interprofessional teams. Our graduates excel in quality care for underserved populations in the Western Maryland region, demonstrate a commitment to inclusiveness, are prepared to utilize innovative technologies, and aim to better the communities they serve.  

Responsibilities:

• Assist the Program Director, Medical Director, and curriculum committee in aligning the PA program with accreditation standards.
• The Principal Faculty member will provide classroom and laboratory instruction using a variety of teaching methods and standardized tools.
• Furthermore, Principal Faculty will contribute to academic advising, accreditation activities, clinical practice, coordinator of instruction, and curriculum development and evaluation.
• The person in this role will also review the mission statement, provide program evaluation, and remedial instruction.
• They will also participate in student recruitment, evaluation, and selection.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program, NCCPA certification, or equivalent terminal degree in a related field.
• If MD/DO, proof of current board certification.
• Clinical experience if a physician assistant or physician.
• Teaching experience.
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or more years of clinical experience working as a physician assistant or physician.
• Teaching and/or administrative experience in PA education;
• Knowledge of PA program organization, administration, and the accreditation process.
• Evidence of interest in research/scholarly activities.
• Participation/leadership in local, regional, or national PA or other medical organizations.

About the University: 

A member institution of the University System of Maryland, Frostburg State University is a public, comprehensive, largely residential regional university offering programs in the sciences, education, business, the arts, and humanities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. FSU prides itself on being a dynamic, learning-centered institution that emphasizes teaching with opportunities for professional development and research. More than 4,000 students enroll yearly.

About the Area: 

USMH is in downtown Hagerstown a growing area with the opening of a new baseball stadium, updates to the Maryland Theatre, and other economic development initiatives. Hagerstown and Washington County offers easy access to major cities like Pittsburgh, Washington, DC, and Baltimore, historic local small towns, wineries, brew pubs, artisan shops, and 5 national parks. If you are ready to work as part of a small team, excited to grow, and committed to supporting learning, USMH is a great environment for you. 

To Apply:

Please visit https://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/FSU_Careers.  Along with your application, please provide the following: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) a cover lett