Principal Faculty & Professor of Practice, PA Program

Company: University of La Verne
Location: La Verne
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Summary The College of Health and Community Well-Being at the University of La Verne is seeking a Principal Faculty for its developing Masters in Physician Assistant Practice Program. Principal faculty are responsible for the development and implementation of courses for the pre-clinical portion of the PA program. They are expected to collaborate in the development of curriculum, assessment, and advising. In addition to the principal faculty responsibilities, the principal faculty will recruit, develop and retain qualified instructional faculty. They also participate in accreditation process. The College of Health and Community Well-Being seeks someone with at least a Master’s degree from an accredited university and preferably a Doctoral degree. The ideal candidate should have 1 year of experience in Physician Assistant education and ability to travel. Committee work is required, as well as maintaining a record of scholarship and professional activities to assure program and university diversity. Principal faculty members report to the Director of the PA program. This position is integral to the development of the Physician Assistant Program and its accreditation. This is a full-time professor of practice position. This position can be NTT or tenure track. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________ The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement. If you’re passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne! Minimum Qualifications Minimum 1 year of teaching experience. Minimum 1 year experience in Physician Assistant education. Ongoing research agenda. Data collection and analysis. Masters degree in related field. Excellent oral, written and computer skills. Current unrestricted licensure (or eligibility, if applicable) to practice in the State of California. Ability to network and interact professionally with students, faculty, staff and clinical partners and preceptors. Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion in education, healthcare and community engagement. Must be eligible to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications Doctorate degree (PhD, DHSc, DMSc, EdD) in a related field Knowledge of curriculum and course development PA-C Involvement in professional organizations related to the physician assistant profession and PA education. Knowledge of ARC -PA standards Commitment to community service and diversity

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