Faculty PositionPhysician Assistant Studies

Faculty PositionPhysician Assistant Studies

To be considered, complete the online faculty application, upload a CV and cover letter, and provide the names and contact information of at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin on June 8, 2026, and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered.

Recruitment Plan

Posting Number: F002600

Academic Title: Faculty PositionPhysician Assistant Studies

Rank: Associate Professor, Assistant Professor

Discipline: Health Sciences

Specialty: Physician Assistant Studies

Contract Type: Non-Tenure Track, Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) 06/01/2026-6/30/2027

Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, This position requires a licensure, certification, or special requirements

Proposed Start Date: 06/01/2026

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time

Position Description Summary: The Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) invites applications for a full-time (12-month), non-tenure-track faculty position from an early-career faculty member. The department is home to one of the premier PA programs in the country and features a strong public health focus. In addition to the two-year PA program, awarding a Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS), the department also offers a combined three-year MSHS/Master of Public Health program in partnership with the Milken Institute School of Public Health. The department is committed to health equity, professional service, and interprofessional collaboration. This non-tenure-track appointment, likely to start in Summer 2026, will be made at a rank of assistant or associate professor, with a salary commensurate with experience.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Teaching responsibilities will include efforts in GW's nationally ranked PA program. Duties will include teaching within the didactic and clinical phases of the program. Other responsibilities may include leading seminars and workshops, facilitating small group activities, assessing student learning outcomes, and advising students. Engaging in scholarly activities, providing service to the university and community, and advancing interprofessional and collaborative practices are also expectations.

Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold a graduate degree in a health professions field, such as physician assistants, physicians, or related professions, and have at least one year of experience teaching in a graduate program. Current board certification and eligibility for licensure in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and/or Maryland, as well as prior clinical teaching or other higher education experience, are required.

Advertised Salary: $130,000 to $160,000

Other Benefits: Total compensation includes a generous benefits package. Numerous professional development opportunities are available to SMHS faculty, including leadership and teaching programs through the Center for Faculty Excellence. Faculty are also eligible for tuition remission benefits for themselves and family members. For more information on GW Benefits, visit

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Do you hold a graduate degree in a health professions field such as physician assistants, physicians, or related professions?
   • Yes
   • No
2. * Do you have at least one year of experience teaching in a graduate program?
   • Yes
   • No
3. * Do you have a current board certification and eligibility for licensure in the District of Columbia, Virginia, and/or Maryland?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have prior clinical teaching or other higher education experience?
   • Yes
   • No

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