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Job description
Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS — USA
Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS USA Posted Dec 05, 2025 Due Dec 03, 2026
Job Description
Type: Full-Time, Tenure-Track
Salary: Salary Grade: UC (Unclassified; salary commensurate with education and experience)
Posted: 12/04/2025
Category: Physician Assistants
Location: Meridian Campus, Mississippi State University
Physician Assistant Program – Faculty (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor)
The Physician Assistant Program at Mississippi State University’s Meridian Campus invites applications for a tenure-track faculty appointment at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor. This faculty member will engage in teaching, simulation development, laboratory instruction, small group facilitation, assessment and evaluation of students, and recruitment of guest lecturers. The role will also contribute to the program’s provisional accreditation process and interdisciplinary research initiatives.
Implement, evaluate, and revise the didactic and clinical phase curriculum.
Complete ARC-PA provisional accreditation tasks as assigned.
Serve as course director for assigned didactic courses.
Collaborate with faculty to provide instruction and assess student performance across courses.
Develop and implement instructional content for lectures, labs, and small group learning.
Participate in academic advising and student mentoring.
Support the admissions process and student recruitment.
Participate in grading written assignments, examinations, OSCEs, practical skill assessments, and oral presentations.
Participate in faculty meetings, retreats, and curriculum development initiatives.
Engage in clinical practice or research activities as directed by the Program Director.
Maintain professionalism and serve as a role model for PA students.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.
Engage in interdisciplinary research and collaborations within MSU and external partners.
Minimum Qualifications
Degree from an accredited program in the respective medical provider field (PA, MD, DO).
Board certification in the respective field.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in Mississippi.
Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Doctoral degree in medicine, health sciences, or education.
Teaching experience in a PA program or related medical education setting.
Record of scholarly activity and publications relevant to Physician Assistant studies.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Ability to work independently and collaboratively as a team member.
Strong organizational and critical thinking skills; ability to prioritize competing demands and meet deadlines.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, multifaceted academic environment.
Commitment to continuous professional growth and student success.
Working Conditions
Primarily classroom-based with some clinical instruction.
Exposure to physical effort and clinical risks as expected in clinical teaching.
Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity employer . Discrimination based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law is prohibited. MSU encourages nominations and applications from women, minorities, and individuals committed to building a diverse community.
Accommodation:
Applicants with disabilities seeking reasonable accommodations may contact the Department of Human Resources Management at or .
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Worksite address
meridian, MS, 39309, US
Who can apply
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