University of Oklahoma School of Community Medicine PA Program Faculty

The Department of Family and Community Medicine is seeking a full-time Academic Physician Assistant to join the Department as teaching faculty. The candidate will be joining a physician assistant program within greater Tulsa.

Successful applicants will hold a master’s degree or higher, current NCCPA certification, and an unrestricted Oklahoma medical license (by date of hire). Additional department requirements or preferences may be applicable. Faculty rank will be based on qualifications. Various administrative positions may be available based on qualifications and program needs. 

 

Primary responsibilities include, but not limited to, providing formal classroom instruction, course coordination, course evaluation, student assessment for assigned courses in the didactic phase, clinical oversight of students, assisting with program accreditation and self‐study, obtaining continuing education requirements, and participating in other activities that lead to new knowledge in areas that are consistent with the needs of the program and the profession. Additionally, participating in general program coordination, Admissions Committee, Student Progress Committee, and other administrative roles as indicated.

 

Position Highlights:

Competitive salary

6+ weeks of paid vacation

13 paid holidays

Relocation assistance may be available

Excellent benefits and Retirement plan

PSLF Qualified Employer

 

The School of Community Medicine is a regional campus of the University of Oklahoma, College of Medicine, offering quality medical education on OU’s Tulsa campus. In addition to a 4-year medical student program, the SCM has 7 residency programs, 4 fellowships, and a physician assistant program. The OU Health Physicians multi-specialty practice offers a full range of care through inpatient and outpatient settings. You can read more about the School of Community Medicine at https://bit.ly/ouscm.

 

Tulsa is situated in northeast Oklahoma, a beautiful region of the state known as Green Country.  The metropolitan area boasts a low cost of living as well as a lively music scene, world-renowned art museums, ballet, outstanding entertainment venues. Tulsa is also home to USA Today’s Best City Park, a unique recreation area known as the Gathering Place, located along the Arkansas River.

Interested applicants should apply online at: https://bit.ly/SCMFacultyOpenings

Questions about this position or the application process should be sent to Shannon Ijams, Shannon-Ijams@ou.edu.

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