About this opportunity
The Goddard School of Deerfield lists this Ranked ASSOCIATE or ASSISTANT TEACHING PROFESSOR/ PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM / UMKC School of opportunity in kansas city, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Hiring Department
University of Missouri‑Kansas City (UMKC), School of Medicine, Department of Graduate Health Professions, Physician Assistant Program.
Job Description
This is a ranked full‑time non‑tenure track faculty position at the rank of Associate or Assistant Teaching Professor. The experienced clinician and educator will work closely with the clinical education team to deliver the clinical curriculum and maintain professional relationships with clinical sites and preceptors. Additional duties include:
Classroom instruction
Student academic and professional development advising
Participation in student admissions activities
Participation in the program’s ongoing self‑study, accreditation, assessment, and continuous improvement processes
Involvement in university service activities
Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited PA program
Hold or working toward a Master’s degree
Eligibility for Missouri PA licensure
Current NCCPA certification
Previous teaching experience is desirable
Highly motivated and organized
Excellent communication skills
Anticipated Hiring Range
This is a 12‑month, benefit‑eligible, full‑time (1.0) faculty appointment. It is a non‑tenure track teaching appointment eligible for ranked promotion. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Benefits
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses.
Application Materials
For consideration, you must apply online at click in Academic Positions and enter Job Opening ID 59441.
Please combine all application materials (personal letter of interest and applicable experience, accompanying curriculum vitae, and a current list of professional references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as your resume attachments. Limit document name to 50 characters and do not include any special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.). Maximum size limit is 11 MB.
If you are experiencing technical problems during application, please email
For questions about the position, please contact Julie Wright at
Reasonable accommodations may be requested during the application and recruitment process. If you need an accommodation, please contact the Office of Equity and Title IX at (816) 235‑1323.
Higher education transcripts are required for candidates advancing as finalists. Candidates will receive prior notification if references will be contacted.
Criminal Background Check is required prior to hire.
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.
Application Deadline
Application review will begin on May 10, 2026. Applications will be accepted until a qualified candidate is hired.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Office of Equity and Title IX at 816‑235‑6910.
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Worksite address
kansas city, MO, 64101, US
Who can apply
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