Physician Asst. Studies/Health Science, Asst./Assoc. Professor

About University of Saint Joseph 

The University of Saint Joseph, founded by the Sisters of Mercy, provides a rigorous liberal arts and professional education for a diverse student population in an inclusive environment that encourages strong ethical values, personal integrity, and a sense of responsibility to the needs of society.

The University has been recognized as a top national university in Connecticut by U.S. News & World Report's Best College Rankings including being the #1 Connecticut University in "Top Performers on Social Mobility," #2 Connecticut University in "Best Value Schools," and #3 Connecticut University in "Best National Universities."

Ideally situated midway between Boston and New York City, the beautiful 84-acre Olmsted-designed campus is one mile from West Hartford's thriving downtown, and provides an array of cultural events, occasions for spiritual development, and fitness and recreational options. The University also has an active presence outside our campus, reaching into the surrounding community through internships, community service projects, new program and partnerships.

At University of Saint Joseph, our mission statement profoundly resonates with our faculty and staff and serves as the foundation upon which our employment policy is built. We seek to attract, develop and retain individuals who are committed to our mission. We are committed to providing an environment where diverse talents, perspectives, experiences and contributions are recognized, and one that promotes the "growth of the whole person" with resources that enable employees to meet professional and personal life needs.

Position Description

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies and Department of Nutrition and Public Health at the University of Saint Joseph invite applications for a joint, full-time, 12-month non-tenure-track faculty position in PA studies/health science at the rank of Assistant Professor or Associate Professor starting in January 2027 or August 2027. The rank will be determined based on the academic and professional qualifications and experiences of the candidate. 

Candidates are expected to demonstrate potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service. The position is a joint faculty appointment between the PA Studies program and the Health Science program. Responsibilities include curriculum development, teaching, assessment, and remediation in both undergraduate and graduate courses as well as student advising. Additional responsibilities include participation in PAS and NUPH department/program meetings, PA Studies admissions, continuous program-analysis, and other responsibilities as assigned.

The ideal candidate will have both teaching and clinical experience and use evidence-based best practices in support of the education of health science professionals through an interdisciplinary lens. 

Required Skills/Qualifications

• Graduate of a physician assistant program accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
• Terminal degree for discipline, with a minimum of a Master’s
• National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certified
• Active, unencumbered state physician assistant license
• 2 years of clinical practice in a licensed discipline preferred
• Higher education experience preferred
• Strong communication, time management and organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team of highly motivated and experienced individuals
• Honesty, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards
• Commitment to the mission and values of the University and to the highest standards of the profession
• Developing or continuing an active program of scholarship preferred

Application Procedure

Interested candidates should submit: 

• Letter of interest addressing all qualifications for the position

• Current curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy and research interests (two pages maximum) 
• Unofficial transcripts
• Three current professional references with addresses (contact information only)

Please visit our website to read more about our mission statement and learn more about our department and program. 

The salary range for this position falls within the standard Faculty compensation. 

Benefit eligible employees can participate in the University’s health and welfare benefits program, including medical/dental insurance, retirement plan (403b) matching, subject to the terms and eligibility requirements of the plan. Qualified employees may receive paid holidays, vacation time, sick time, paternity leave, tuition waiver, long-term disability and life insurance.