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Principal Faculty/Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - MSPA Program

Universities of Wisconsin · Kenosha, WI · $120,000–$125,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 11, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell us about a time you wrote or reviewed exam questions. How did you know the questions were good?

What they are checking: Whether they use item analysis and alignment to learning outcomes rather than gut feel.

How do you move from clinical practice into teaching without losing what keeps you current as a PA?

What they are checking: Whether they have a plan to stay clinically relevant, which affects their credibility in the classroom.

Describe a time you gave hard feedback to a learner or new clinician. How did they take it?

What they are checking: Whether they can be honest and kind at once, which professional programs depend on.

What would you do

A second-year student is failing exams but doing well in clinical skills. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they identify the root cause and support remediation while upholding program standards.

How would you prepare students for the transition from didactic year to clinical year?

What they are checking: Whether they understand where PA students struggle and how to bridge classroom knowledge to patient care.

About the work

Walk us through how you would teach history and physical diagnosis skills to first-year PA students who have never touched a patient.

What they are checking: Whether they can break clinical skills into teachable steps and build confidence in true beginners.

How would you design an OSCE station that actually tells you whether a student is ready for clinical rotations?

What they are checking: Whether they understand valid assessment design, not just running stations as a ritual.

What do you know about the ARC-PA Standards, and how would you help the Program Director gather evidence for them?

What they are checking: Whether they can support accreditation work, which the program names as a core faculty duty.

You'd serve as a Master's Capstone advisor. What makes a strong PA capstone, and how would you keep a student on track?

What they are checking: Whether they can guide scholarly projects to completion with clear milestones.

What does tenure-track scholarship look like for you in a PA program?

What they are checking: Whether they have a realistic scholarship plan that fits a busy clinical teaching load.

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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Principal Faculty/Assistant Professor (Tenure Track) - MSPA Program Job Category: Faculty Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Assistant Professor Job Duties: Full-Time Faculty member, under the supervision of the Program Director, is responsible for participating in the coordination, delivery, and evaluation of the program’s didactic and clinical components. This includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities: Accreditation Assists the Program Director with m aintaining accreditation by coordinating the efforts of the PA Program to meet and/or exceed the ARC-PA Standards. Teaching Instruct first year and second year students in the following: • Lecturing in area of expertise • History and Physical Diagnosis Skills • Advanced Patient Evaluation • Clinical Skills/Procedures • OSCEs (Objective Structured Clinical Examinations) • Clinical Year Document Review • Master’s Capstone Advisor • Preparation for Clinical Practice Curriculum • Review academic/clinical curricular content for appropriateness to PA practice • Monitor evaluation of learning outcomes • Create and review academic and clinical exams Committee Service • Will participate on appropriate committees (as schedule allows) as requested by the Program Director. • Participates in ARC-PA accreditation and program evaluation activities as deemed appropriate by the Program Director. Participation in • Admissions process including application review, interview and serving on the admissions committee. • Developing, reviewing and revising as necessary the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program. • Scholarly activities are encouraged (involvement in professional organizations, research, etc.) • Remedial instruction • Preparation of accreditation documents and participation in the self-study process. • Serving on school-wide committees is encouraged • Recruitment efforts • Other duties/leadership positions as assigned Key Job Responsibilities: Department: Professional Health Sciences Compensation: $120,000-$125,000/annually Required Qualifications: • Valid and unrestricted state license to practice is required • Board Certification or emeritus status is required if applicable • Current or recent clinical practice is required • Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience is required Preferred Qualifications: • Previous teaching experience in a Physician Assistant program or other graduate medical education program preferred. Education: Master’s degree or higher in a healthcare profession such as: • Physician Assistant (preferred) • Nurse Practitioner • Physician • Pharmacist How to Apply: For full consideration, please submit your resume and cover no later than October 15, 2026. To be considered for this position, candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without university sponsorship now or in the future. We do not provide visa sponsorship for this position, including H-1B, L-1, TN, or F-1 visa extensions (such as OPT or STEM OPT). Contact Information: For questions about the application process, please reach out to Barbara Hasper at hasper@uwp.edu or 262-595-2314. Legal Notices and Important Information Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.  (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12) Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job. Reasonable Accommodations It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability. Parkside Crime Statistics Report In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin  Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here . Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report. Transcript Requirement Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire. UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

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