Assistant Professor - Clinical, Physician Assistant Studies Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedAssistant Professor - Clinical, Physician Assistant Studiesat its Detroit campus location. Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society. Essential functions (job duties): The Assistant Professor (Clinical) will: • Support the Clinical Medicine I, II, and III courses through instructional and academic activities, as assigned. • Contribute to additional teaching or academic responsibilities within the Program, Department, or College, as assigned by the Program Director. • Provide academic support and advising to students. • Participate in admissions processes, including applicant interviews and file review, as appropriate. • Serve on Program, Department, or College committees as assigned. • Participate in community service initiatives as assigned. • Attend and contribute to regular Program, Department, and College meetings. • Demonstrate a willingness to engage in scholarly activity as appropriate to the role and appointment. Unique duties: The Assistant Professor (Clinical) will: Collaborate with Clinical Medicine course faculty and staff as part of a small instructional team, under the direction of the Program Director. Engage with alumni, guest lecturers, and community partners to enhance course content and clinical relevance. Qualifications: • Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program or related accredited healthcare program. Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent based on professional experience. • Current NCCPA certification (if a PA) and Michigan licensure (or eligibility for licensure). • Minimum 3 years of full-time clinical experience as a Physician Assistant or comparable healthcare clinician. • Prior experience in higher education, including teaching, course coordination, or clinical precepting. • Strong interpersonal and team-based communication skills. • Demonstrated ability to work within a collaborative academic environment. Preferred qualifications: 5+ years of clinical practice experience. 3+ years of experience teaching or coordinating curriculum in higher education. Evidence of leadership contributions and/or scholarly productivity. School/College/Division: H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science Primary department: H1920 - Physician Assistant Studies Employment type: + Regular Employee + Job type: Fractional Time + Job category: Academic/Faculty Funding/salary information: + Compensation type: Annual Salary + Salary minimum: TBD + Salary hire maximum: TBD Working conditions: Job openings: + Number of openings: 1 Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.