Physician Assistant Program Faculty: Full Time/Part-time Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Clinical Professors

Physician Assistant Program Faculty: Full Time/Part-time Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Clinical Professors (JPF07862) - AP Recruit Position overview Salary range: The salary range for this position is $125,000 to $175,000. This position includes membership in the Health Sciences Compensation Plan, which provides for eligibility for additional compensation. The salary range listed is for base compensation only and may be adjusted depending on qualifications and experience. The salary range does not include variable compensation and is subject to the individual department compensation plan.

Please note that eligibility for the Health Sciences Compensation Plan requires an FTE percentage greater than 50%. Application Window Open date: September 9, 2026 Most recent review date: Wednesday, Sep 30, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled. Final date: Thursday, Sep 9, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis seeks innovative and highly motivated master’s degree or doctorally prepared physician assistants to join the faculty at UC Davis Health in Sacramento, California.

Applicants with a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree will also be considered for this position when their primary teaching responsibilities will include instruction within the Physician Assistant Program’s pharmacology course series. PharmD candidates must demonstrate appropriate subject-matter expertise and the ability to provide high-quality pharmacology instruction that supports the program’s curriculum, learning outcomes, and clinical preparation of physician assistant students. PharmD would be considered instructional faculty in the Physician Assistant Program. At UC Davis, a dynamic interprofessional faculty team prepares entry-level physician assistants to meet the health care needs of underserved areas.

Nearly 60 percent of UC Davis physician assistant graduates go on to practice in primary care. Launched with a vision to advance health through leadership, the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing at UC Davis seeks physician assistant faculty to collaborate with faculty from multiple disciplines and further this vision to prepare clinicians who deliver care as members of health care teams. Faculty fully participate in the development of the school’s high-impact and interprofessional programs. Physician assistant faculty provide a combination clinical teaching activities, including didactic instruction, clinical skills lab instruction, curriculum development and assessment, and coordination of course activities related to the didactic and clinical phases of the program.

Part-time and full-time, non-tenured positions at the Assistant and Associate rank in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) Series are available at UC Davis Health, which is located on a modern, 140-acre campus in Sacramento, California. The Sacramento campus is home to the School of Nursing, School of Medicine, UC Davis Medical Center (including a level-I trauma center and burn unit, and a full range of outpatient services), a fully accredited Children’s Hospital, and an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center. Practice locations include UC Davis Health Medical Center, UC Davis department and primary care network clinics, Sacramento County clinics, local FQHCs and other clinical sites. Physician assistant principal faculty provide instructional, assessment, advising, and programmatic support activities, including didactic instruction, clinical skills instruction, curriculum design and evaluation, student assessment, and coordination of course activities in the didactic and clinical phases of the program.

Part-time and full-time, non-tenured positions at the Assistant and Associate rank in the Health Sciences Clinical Professor (HSCP) Series are available at UC Davis Health. A Principal Faculty member with an FTE appointment of greater than 0.5 participates in teaching, student advising, curriculum development, student assessment, admissions and program evaluation in accordance with ARC-PA Standards. TEACHING RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsibilities include working under the direction of the Program Director and in collaboration with program faculty to ensure quality program curriculum, assessment and instruction in the didactic and clinical phases of the program. Duties include course management, teaching, skills labs, student advisement, and student formative and summative evaluation.

Responsibilities may also include participation in student remediation, exam writing and analysis, program admissions, accreditation activities, and committee service essential to the functioning of the physician assistant program, the School of Nursing, and the University. Faculty in this role are expected to engage in scholarship, service, and professional development to commensurate with the faculty series and assigned workload. For part-time appointments, responsibilities will be assigned in proportion to effort and documented workload. Essential duties may include but are not limited to: •Serve as the Instructor of Record (IOR) or Co-Instructor of Record (Co-IOR) for assigned courses, ensuring course quality and compliance with UC Davis University and School of Nursing program policies. •Develop, implement, review, and revise course syllabi, course goals, measurable course learning outcomes, instructional objectives, learning activities, assessment methods, grading plans, and educational materials to support student learning and attainment of program competencies.

Provide high-quality didactic, laboratory, simulation, and, as assigned, clinical instruction consistent with the program curriculum, course learning outcomes, and program competencies. Evaluate student academic and professional performance, provide timely formative and summative feedback, document performance concerns, and participate in student progression, remediation, and related review processes in accordance with program policies. •Serve as a faculty advisor by providing academic counseling, mentoring, and guidance to support student success. •Participate in the admissions process, including applicant review, interviews, and selection activities. •Participate in the design, implementation, coordination, review, and continuous improvement of the curriculum. •Participate in the development, review, and revision of the program curriculum, mission, goals, competencies, policies, and procedures. •Participate in ongoing program self-assessment, evaluation, data review, and continuous quality improvement activities to support compliance with ARC‑PA Standards and program effectiveness. •Serve on PA program, School of Nursing, and University committees, as assigned. •Collaborate with the Program Director, Medical Director and Principal Faculty to ensure compliance with ARC-PA Standards and institutional policies. •Other duties as assigned CRITERIA: A candidate for appointment in the HSCP Series shall be evaluated by the following criteria, which shall be appropriately weighted according to the primary emphasis on clinical and clinically-relevant teaching and patient care services and also according to the needs of the school and the individual’s responsibilities in the specific discipline. The four criteria are: •Teaching •Professional competence and activity •Scholarly or creative activity •University and public service VISION & MISSION: All individuals in the Betty Irene Moore School of Nursing are accountable for maintaining and fostering a culture guided by the core values outlined in the School’s Vision and Mission webpage at health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/about_us/vision Academic rank and salary are commensurate with credentials and experience. The university offers a comprehensive benefits package.

Applicants should apply online at: recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07862 . If you have any questions about this recruitment, please email: [email protected] . School : https://health.ucdavis.edu/nursing/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) •Master’s degree or Doctoral degree (e.g.,DMSc, EdD, PhD, PharmD) in a discipline appropriate to the assigned teaching responsibilities is required. • If the candidate is a PA, Graduation from an ARC‑PA accredited physician assistant/associate program and current NCCPA certification or NCCPA emeritus status are required. • PA Candidates must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience as a licensed PA. . • Must be comfortable in a highly interactive fast paced teaching/learning environment that includes collaborative teaching, significant faculty/student interaction, and strong clinical integration.. • Must be able to evaluate student performance in the didactic and clinical phases of the program using objective, documented assessment methods consistent with program policies. • Must demonstrate excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills. • Successful candidates will value the school’s Mission and Core Values, and will support the university’s commitment to community service, equitable care for all, strategic planning, and the intellectual and professional development of all students. Preferred qualifications (other preferred, but not required, qualifications for the position) Prior experience teaching in a PA program is desirable and five years working as a licensed PA is preferred.

Application Requirements Document requirements Cover Letter Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Statement of Teaching Teaching Evaluations Recommended (Optional) Proof of Certification - Proof of PA licensure (Optional) Authorization to Release Information Form - This form is required for all applicants applying to academic recruitments. Please see the Employment Disclosure Requirements webpage for more information. Download, complete, sign, and upload the form .

Reference requirements 3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF07862 Help contact: [email protected] About UC Davis As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct. “Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment or discrimination, as defined by the employer. UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties APM - 035: Affirmative Action and Nondiscrimination in Employment To implement this process, UC Davis requires all applicants for any open search to complete, sign, and upload the form entitled, "Authorization to Release Information" into UC RECRUIT as part of their application. If an applicant does not include the signed authorization with the application materials, the application will be considered incomplete, and as with any incomplete application, will not receive further consideration. UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco-free campus .

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