Job Description
Florida International University, Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine is a national leader in transforming the health of communities through its purposeful integration of education, research, and clinical care by providing an environment enhanced by diversity, clinical innovation, and research.
The College of Medicine prepares socially accountable, community-based physicians, scientists, and health professionals who are uniquely qualified to transform the health of patients and communities.
The Herbert Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) at Florida International University (FIU) invites applications for non-tenure teaching faculty position, within the Master in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program.
The primary responsibilities include teaching, evaluating, and advising didactic and clinical physician assistant students.
The selected candidate will teach clinical courses within the program’s curriculum, including courses within Clinical Medicine I, II, and III;
Clinical Skills; The Role of the PA; and Integration to Clinical Concepts. The selected candidate will also serve as a Capstone Mentor and will participate and provide educational and assessment support in Clinical Skills Lab I and II, Clinical Assessment I and II, and Scholarly Research Project.
The faculty member will develop and deliver course lectures, learning objectives, and learning outcome assessments in accordance with the ARC-PA standards and aligned with the NCCPA Blueprint and will also assist in the program’s curriculum evaluation and development processes;
all accreditation activities; and the admission, success, remediation, and retention of physician assistant students. This position may provide clinical care at FIU College of Medicine clinical sites or at a clinical site in the community.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree in medical sciences (MD or DO); or a Physician Assistant certification from an ARC-PA accredited PA program and current NCCPA certification.
Desired Qualifications
• Preferred qualifications include at least three (3) years of relevant clinical experience working in the clinical setting;
Master’s degree; strong communication skills; and a professional demeanor.
Advertised Salary
Commensurate with experience
Pre-Employment Requirements
Criminal Background Check
Last updated : 2026-0+-10
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