Assistant Adjunct Professor (Physician Assistant Program) UMKC School of Medicine

Graduate Health Professions in Medicine

University of Missouri - Kansas City

School of Medicine

For more information about the School of Medicine, visit: https://med.umkc.edu/

The UMKC School of Medicine is seeking a part-time faculty member for the UMKC Physician Assistant (PA) Program.

The program serves students on two campuses: at the UMKC School of Medicine and the MU School of Medicine in Columbia. The medical director's role is to advocate for the program through active participation in the program and support the development and review of the program curriculum and competencies to meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role. This position blends clinical leadership, educational oversight, and strategic guidance, helping to shape the next generation of PAs. Duties may include clinical partner cultivation, teaching, student academic advising and remediation support, committee service, and participation in the program's ongoing self-study, accreditation, assessment, continuous improvement processes.

This is a part-time, non-benefit eligible, unranked/non-tenure track academic position.

• Minimum requirements for this position include currently or previously licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician and currently or previously board-certified.
• Previous teaching experience is desirable.

To be considered, you must complete the application at https://www.umkc.edu/hr/careers/ including Legal Name, US employment eligibility, and current contact information. Upload all application materials (a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, a list of references).

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For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu include the Job Identification number xxxx and name of the position.

Handling of Application Materials

After initial review by the committee all uploaded materials may be shared with all faculty in the prospective home department. For affiliations and joint appointments materials may be shared with all faculty in all departments involved.

Applications will be accepted until this position is filled.

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This position is not eligible for University benefits. Individuals in non benefit eligible positions may choose to participate in the Tax Deferred Annuity Plan (403b). For information about this plan, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement/retirement/core-voluntary-plans

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The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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