Principal Faculty Doctor of Medical Science Program

Position Details

The Doctor of Medical Science program, in the Department of Physician Assistant Medicine of the College of Natural and Health Sciences at The University of Tampa, is seeking qualified candidates for a term faculty position (open rank) as Principal Faculty starting Fall 2024.

The University of Tampa’s DMS program is currently in pending accreditation status.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have :

1. A Master’s Degree as a physician assistant.

2. A Doctorate degree in a health-related field.

3. At least 1 year of previous experience as a PA educator, doctoral level preferred.

4. National certification as a physician assistant (NCCPA) is required.

5. Three (3) years or more of clinical practice as a physician assistant required (clinical practice in other health professions may be considered).

The successful candidate is expected to demonstrate a commitment to excellence in graduate medical education teaching, which includes recruiting and selecting students for admissions, curriculum and program evaluation and assessment, student instruction, assessment and remediation, program policy review, mentoring of students including scholarly project advising, scholarly activity, and service within the environment of a private liberal arts institution.

Typical teaching load is 7-8 credit hours per term for 4 terms during this 12 month contract (30 credits).

Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Required Attachments

All required documents listed below should be uploaded to the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

1. Cover Letter

2. Curriculum Vitae

The University of Tampa is a medium-sized, comprehensive, residentially-based private institution of more than 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

The University is ideally situated on a beautiful 110-acre campus next to the Hillsborough River, adjacent to Tampa's dynamic central business district, a growing, vibrant, diverse metropolitan area.

UT reflects this vibrancy; with 24 consecutive years of enrollment growth UT boasts 260 student organizations, a multicultural student body from 50 states and more than 100 countries, and "Top Tier" ranking in

The University delivers challenging and high-quality educational experiences to a diverse group of learners. The University has a strong core curriculum rooted in the liberal arts, an enduring commitment to internationalization that has garnered the Senator Paul Simon Award, and a practical, experiential approach to learning.

The University offers more than 200 areas of study, including majors in our colleges of Arts and Letters, Business, Natural and Health Sciences and Social Sciences, Math and Education and 14 master's programs.

The University of Tampa is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to excellence through diversity and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, gender identity, veteran status, or any other non-job related criteria.

The University of Tampa recognizes the importance of a multicultural community of students, faculty, and staff who seek to advance our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The University invites applications from underrepresented groups and those who have academic experiences with diverse populations.

Submission Guidelines

To receive full consideration for a faculty appointment with The University of Tampa, please be sure to submit / upload documents as required for this position at time of application submission.

Required documents should be submitted in the attachment box at the bottom of the "My Experience" page of the application before continuing through the application.

External Field

Background Check Requirements

Finalists may be required to submit to a criminal background check.