Founding Principal PA Faculty

Join the Founding Team of the Developing Physician Associate Program at Southwestern College!

Southwestern College invites applications for Founding Principal Faculty positions in its newly developing Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies Program. This is an exciting opportunity to shape the future of physician associate education in a mission-driven, student-centered academic community.

As a Principal Faculty Member, you'll play a vital role in building and delivering a high-quality PA curriculum in alignment with ARC-PA Standards. You'll work collaboratively with the Program Director, Medical Director, and other faculty and staff to create an exceptional educational experience that prepares students to become compassionate, competent, and community-minded healthcare providers.

Position Details

Full-time, 12-month, tenure track faculty appointment

Reports to the Founding Program Director

Key Responsibilities

Serve as a course director and teach in both didactic and clinical areas aligned with your expertise

Develop and maintain syllabi, instructional objectives, and assessments

Evaluate student performance and provide academic counseling and remediation support

Collaborate with faculty and staff on curriculum development, delivery, and program assessment

Assist in identifying and securing clinical rotation sites (SCPEs)

Support admissions through applicant recruitment, review, and selection

Participate in ongoing program evaluation, accreditation compliance, and policy review

Advise and mentor PA students throughout their training

Maintain clinical practice and professional development to ensure content relevance

Qualifications

Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master's degree or higher is preferred; however, candidates with a lower degree and significant clinical experience will be considered

Current NCCPA certification and eligible for Kansas PA licensure

Minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical experience

Prior teaching or educational experience preferred

About Southwestern College

Southwestern College is launching this PA program as part of its bold strategic plan, _SC 2028 : Building Our Future_, which focuses on :

1. Preparing students to lead and serve their communities

2. Strengthening partnerships across Kansas and beyond

3. Ensuring institutional vitality through strategic investment

At Southwestern College, you'll find a dynamic academic community committed to innovation, collaboration, and student success. This is your chance to be part of something impactful from the ground up.

To Apply

Complete job application instructions can be found at

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Finalists will be subject to a background check. Southwestern College is an AA / EOE employer

Job Types : Full-time, Tenure track

Pay : $100,000.00 - $115,000.00 per year

Benefits : Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Professional development assistance

Relocation assistance

License / Certification :

NCCPA certification (Required)

Work Location : In person