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Clinical Instructor - Physician Assistant Program

The University of Wisconsin Department of Family Medicine, located in Madison, Wisconsin, seeks a Clinical Instructor for our Physician Assistant Program.

Job Responsibilities:

The University of Wisconsin-Madison seeks dynamic applicants for a 50-100% (12 month appointment) academic faculty position for its Physician Assistant Program. Candidates must have a Master's degree or a doctorate. The successful candidate will be a certified physician assistant with current licensure or eligibility for licensure within Wisconsin. The candidate should demonstrate excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong leadership skills, collaborative style to complement a team environment, and a minimum of two years clinical practice. Teaching experience is preferred.

As a member of the Program faculty, this individual's role will include:

  • coordinating/teaching and evaluating effectiveness of assigned courses in the didactic curriculum, possibly to include a combination of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Emergency Medicine, Laboratory Medicine, Clinical Prevention and Population Health or Clinical Pharmacology courses. Also included will be team participation in History and Physical Examination and Advanced Patient Assessment courses. Instructional duties will be based upon candidate skills, interests and the needs of the Program.
  • participating in the coordination, instruction, and evaluation of student's clinical skills, as well as academic advising/mentoring.
  • actively participating in program administration to include admissions, faculty meetings, professional development, grant activities, and other duties as assigned.
  • serving within the role of Associate to the Director of Clinical Education, participating on the Clinical Year Team.
  • initiating and maintaining scholarly productivity.
  • pursuing active clinical practice (minimum 20% expected).
  • actively participating in state/national PA associations and professional activities (strongly encouraged).

Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary and excellent Benefits

Community: Madison (population 220,000), the vibrant capital of Wisconsin and home of the University of Wisconsin, and the many picturesque surrounding towns, has the best of all worlds: natural beauty and outdoor recreation, stimulating cultural offerings, distinctive restaurants and shops, and an irreverent spirit of fun. Built on an isthmus between lakes Monona and Mendota, Madison is renowned for its beautiful scenery. A total of five area lakes and more than 260 city parks create the perfect setting for an abundance of year-round outdoor activities, from hiking, biking, swimming and sailing along with cross-country skiing, snow sailing, and ice fishing. Urban culture, natural beauty, small town charm - the greater Madison area offers it all!

PVL #: 60095

The UW-Madison is an EO/AA employer, women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Wisconsin caregiver and open records laws apply. A background check will be conducted prior to employment.