Principal Faculty, School of Physician Associate Studies

Pacific University achieves excellence and distinction by investing in exceptional people to think, care, create, and pursue justice in our world. We embrace discovery in a close and nurturing environment that leads to genuine transformation. Our community is diverse, sustainable, and dedicated to discovery and excellence in teaching, scholarship, and practice.

At Pacific University, we thrive in an extraordinary environment, surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest, with campus locations in Forest Grove and Hillsboro. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live, work, teach, and acquire and share knowledge.

Job Location: Hillsboro Professional Campus - OR

Position Type: Full Time

Rank/Salary: Commensurate with Experience

Position Overview
Come join an established and highly successful School of Physician Associate Studies (SPA) program in the beautiful Willamette Valley, in Hillsboro Oregon. Our team is collaborative, inclusive, and mission-centered. We are focused on mentoring future colleagues who are empathetic, responsive, service-driven clinicians who reflect the diverse populations we serve.

We are seeking a dynamic, clinician-focused educator to join our Didactic Team as a tenure-track faculty member. Housed within the innovative College of Health and Rehabilitation Services, our faculty enjoy a collaborative environment with robust opportunities for interprofessional education.

Responsibilities include teaching across the didactic and clinical phases of the Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies program; active participation in service at the program, division, and university levels; and the development of a sustained, peer-reviewed scholarly portfolio consistent with expectations for a tenure-track appointment.

We highly value clinical excellence and professional longevity. To support this, opportunities for active clinical practice are available and highly encouraged as a means of maintaining your professional expertise and clinical edge.

Core Responsibilities

• Teaching & Facilitation: Deliver engaging instruction across both the didactic and clinical phases of the Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies program. Serve as a small group and simulation facilitator.
• Clinical Skills & Evaluation: Participate in the coordination, training, and evaluation of students for physical exams, laboratory medicine, standardized patient interactions, clinical and technical skills.
• Scholarship & Service: Develop a sustained, peer-reviewed scholarly portfolio consistent with tenure-track expectations, with support and mentorship from senior faculty and the University. Participate actively in service at the program, division, and university levels.
• Student Mentorship: Serve as an Academic Advisor to students throughout their educational journey, tracking academic and professional progress.
• Community Engagement: Supervise PA students at a low-cost community clinic, health fairs, and outreach projects, proudly representing the School to the medical and university community.
• Program Excellence: Assist with ongoing program assessment and data analysis for accreditation.