Principal Faculty: Assistant/Associate Professor (tenure-track)

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (2)

MPAS Program

Department of PA Studies

Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana

 

Butler University College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences invites applications for two full-time, 12-month, didactic, tenure-track, assistant or associate professors in the Master of Physician Assistant Program in the Department of PA Studies.  Academic rank will be commensurate with the candidates' level of experience and qualifications at the time of hiring. Responsibilities may include classroom and lab instruction, small group case-based discussion, course management, simulation development, student advisement and mentoring, program and college committee service, community service, and scholarship.  Additional information may be found at Butler College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences.

 

Located in Indianapolis, Indiana, Butler University is a nationally recognized liberal arts-based institution, ranked #1 in the categories “Most Innovative Schools”, “Best Colleges for Veterans”, “Best Undergraduate Teaching”, and “Regional Universities Midwest” in the 2022 U.S. News & World Report. The physician assistant program is part of a dynamic, multidisciplinary professional college within the university.

 

Two of Butler’s key strategic priorities are “to create an intentionally diverse, inclusive, and equitable campus community,” and to “build a culture of empowerment, engagement, and accountability.” We seek candidates whose research, teaching, service, and/or life experiences have prepared them to contribute to building an inclusive learning environment for an increasingly diverse student population. 

 

Applicants should possess the following qualifications:

·      Be a board-certified PA, MD, or DO

·      Have a minimum of three years of clinical experience

·      Be eligible to obtain a valid Indiana license to practice

 

Preferred qualifications:

·      A doctoral degree in a related discipline for PA-Cs

·      Teaching experience with evidence of commitment to quality teaching coupled with a desire to use innovative teaching methods to engage and educate PA students.

·      Promising record of research and publishing experience

·      Previous experience with and commitment to inclusive and evidence-based pedagogies

 

Those interested in applying should submit a formal letter of interest summarizing your interest in this position and a description of how you meet the qualifications of the position, a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of professional transcripts, statement of teaching philosophy, and a list of three references. At least one of the three should be able to speak to your teaching abilities/experiences. Please submit all materials in a single PDF file to: PAProgram@butler.edu.  

 

Butler University is an equal-opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of age, gender, gender identity, sex, race, religion, color, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, national origin, or any other legally protected category. This position is conditional based upon final budgetary approval.