Description

Job Description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham ( UAB ) invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure-earning Assistant Professor position in the Physician Associate Studies Program, housed within the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences ( CDS ) in the School of Health Professions ( SHP ).

The UAB Physician Associate Studies Program is ranked No. 21 in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report "Best Physician Assistant Programs" rankings, placing it in the top five percent of Physician Assistant programs in the nation.

This full-time faculty position is primarily focused on didactic instruction within the surgical curriculum of the Physician Associate Studies Program, with anticipated contributions to scholarship and service consistent with the expectations of the department, school, and university.

Primary Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching didactic courses relevant to surgical practice at the master's (MS) level, including but not limited to:

Didactic Instruction

• Serve as a primary instructor for the program's surgical curriculum.
• Design, organize, and deliver didactic content using a variety of instructional modalities (e.g., lectures, simulations, and skills laboratories).
• Demonstrate, coach, and evaluate technical and procedural skills relevant to surgical practice, ensuring student competence in surgical first-assisting.
• Develop and maintain instructional materials and learning activities; administer and proctor examinations; monitor student performance; and implement remediation plans aligned with program learning outcomes and accreditation standards.

Curriculum Coordination

• Oversee logistical planning for surgical coursework and skills training, including scheduling, content sequencing, resource coordination, and instructional readiness.
• Utilize critical thinking, innovation, and independent judgment to enhance instructional processes and adapt to evolving curricular needs.
• Collaborate with principal and credentialed course instructors to ensure curricular alignment, integration, and continuity across all phases of the program.

Student Mentorship and Advising

• Provide academic advising and mentorship to assigned students, supporting their professional development, academic progression, and clinical preparedness.

Scholarship, Service, and Community Engagement

• Engage in scholarly activities consistent with the expectations of a principal faculty role within CDS .
• Participate in service initiatives that support the Physician Associate Studies Program, institution, profession, and broader community, with an emphasis on outreach and engagement.
• Attend and actively contribute to program meetings, events, ceremonies, and academic activities.
• Assist in the coordination, implementation, and documentation of programmatic self-assessments, including semester and annual program reviews.

Required Qualifications

Master's degree in a health-related discipline required.

Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants ( NCCPA ) required.

Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a certified Physician Assistant in general surgery or a surgical subspecialty required; experience across multiple surgical specialties strongly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Five (5) or more years of clinical surgical experience as a certified Physician Assistant preferred.

Prior academic experience in a Physician Assistant program or other health professions education setting preferred.

Demonstrated experience precepting Physician Assistant students, medical students, residents, or other healthcare learners preferred.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
F2854P

Open Date
06/12/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Nondiscrimination Statement

UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Pre-employment Background Check

A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.

Drug/Nicotine Screen (if applicable)

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