Teaching Faculty

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Job Summary:

The UW-Madison Physician Assistant (PA) Program is seeking a full-time (80-100%) teaching faculty. This faculty position provides essential teaching, student mentorship, and program service within the PA Program. Primary responsibilities include coordinating and teaching the Professional Seminar series, supporting the Pathway of Distinction, participating in admissions, and providing academic advising and mentorship to approximately 7–8 students annually. This position will lead the Professional Seminar series and the Pathway of Distinction program, in addition to other teaching faculty requirements. Upon joining the PA program, a minimum of 0.2 FTE clinical practice will be required. This position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong leadership and teaching skills, a collaborative style to complement a team environment, and active clinical practice. This faculty will work with both the didactic and clinical year faculty and students. 

• This position is full or part-time, 80%-100%
• This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.
• The work schedule is flexible and will be determined at the time of hire.
• Candidates who demonstrate the following knowledge, skills, and abilities will be given first consideration:
  
  • strong, organized problem-solver
  • effective communication skills with strong time-management skills
    

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties

• Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements

• May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques

• Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques

• Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading

• Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Physician Assistant Program

The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) in the School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), supports SMPH by overseeing all aspects of various health professions education programs: from admissions programs and curricular oversight to student services and multicultural initiatives across our statewide campus. It also is responsible for successfully meeting all national accreditation requirements as well as timely compliance with all health system, school, campus, and legislative policies and regulations. The OAA fosters a professional atmosphere to prepare health care providers and public health professionals at all stages of career development.

The mission of the University of Wisconsin–Madison Physician Assistant (PA) program is to educate health care professionals committed to the delivery of comprehensive, preventative and therapeutic health care in a sensitive manner, with an emphasis on primary health care for populations and regions in need. (https://www.med.wisc.edu/education/physician-assistant-pa-program/)

The UW-Madison PA Program is located within the Health Science Learning Center in Madison, WI. The PA program currently matriculates over 70 students per year. We have 2 distant campuses in Wausau and Platteville, WI.

Compensation:

The starting full-time salary for the position is $95,000 annually; but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. 

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical practice as a Physician Assistant
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Wisconsin Physician Assistance license

Preferred Qualifications:

• Teaching experience in an academic setting

Education:

• Master of Physician Assistant Studies required; Master of Public Health preferred
  

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 • Resume required
 

Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected

The deadline for assuring full consideration is November 22, 2026, however, the position will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled. 

This vacancy is being announced simultaneously with JR#10015950; please note that only one vacancy exists. Having two job postings allows the school to consider candidates with both non-tenure-track faculty credentials or Teaching Faculty for this position.

 University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility.  If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work. 

The department will not be able to support a request for a J-1 waiver. If you choose to pursue a waiver and apply for our position, neither the UW nor UWMF will reimburse you for your legal or waiver fees.

Contact Information:

Beth Miller, bmiller53@wisc.edu, 608-265-8696

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