Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant Program

Position Details


Position Details


About the Institution


Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.


Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within afew hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the "Fighting Sycamores," fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.


Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.


Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.


Comments to Applicants


Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.


This position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.


Job Title
Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant Program


Department
Applied Medicine & Rehabilitation


Work Schedule


Varies by semester and with teaching schedule


Notice of Vacancy Number
F26-00012


Desired Start Date

Open Date
02/12/2026


Close Date

Open Until Filled
Yes


Job Category
Faculty - Tenure Track


Job Type
Faculty - Full Time


Pay Grade
120 - Assistant Professor


Salary Range
Commensurate with experience


Benefits Associated with this Position

• Life Insurance : The coverage amount is based on two and one-half times appointment salary rounded up to the next whole thousand with a maximum coverage of $100,000 and includes the same amount of Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefits. The University currently pays the entire cost of coverage.
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Drug Coverage : The cost of coverage is shared between employees and the University. Rates are determined by participation in Wellness Program and use of tobacco products. Coverage is available on the first of the month following appointment date.
• TIAA Retirement Contributions : Contributions begin based upon the first day of employment at a contribution rate of ten (10) percent of base appointment salary paid in full by ISU. The contributions are vested immediately. There are 40 investment options from which to choose.
• TIAA Auto Enroll : New employees are automatically enrolled in a tax deferred retirement program at hire: three (3) percent is deducted before taxes for the program to facilitate retirement planning. Employees may opt out of the program within 90 days.
• Long Term Disability Coverage : Employees are eligible after three (3) years of continuous, regular employment with the University. This policy guarantees approved disabled employees a 66 2/3 percent income protection (from all sources) after 180 days of continuous total disability. Immediate participation is available for current members of a comparable group disability insurance program within 90 days prior to ISU employment and that would have provided income protection upon disability for at least five years.
• Fee Waiver Program : For the employee, spouse and dependent children: Staff may enroll in up to 18 hours of course work each academic year at a reduced rate. Spouses may enroll in 15 semester hours each academic year with 80% of qualified tuition waived. Dependent children of regular full-time staff who are full-time degree seeking undergraduate students at ISU may receive a fee waiver of 80% of qualified tuition for up to a total of ten (10) semesters. Consult your department for any limitations or restrictions.
• Sick Leave : Accrues at a rate of 12 days per academic year with unlimited accumulation.
• Pay Options : Faculty on academic year appointments have the option of receiving their salary paid in 10 payments (September 1 through June 1) or 12 payments (September 1 through August 1) each year.

Optional Benefits

• Voluntary Life Insurance : Additional amounts of life insurance may be purchased on employee, spouse and dependent children.
• Voluntary Vision Plan : May enroll within the first 31 days of employment date.

Job Summary/Basic Function


This is a 12-month tenure-track position. Teach PA classes, participating in didactic and clinical education. The faculty member will join the Didactic Team of faculty responsible for teaching didactic courses. The faculty member is expected to become a lead instructor on a number of didactic courses and contribute as a co-instructor to the courses that involve small group activities and experiential learning. The faculty's clinical experience will determine the specific area of assigned responsibility. This may require exam remediation/review with students that is typically done on campus. Participate in Mid-Rotation evaluations for students in the clinical year. This requires phone calls to the students and may require after-hours scheduling due to the students' clinical workschedule, engage in student advising every semester, often done on campus and in addition to office hours. Engage in student professionalism evaluations at least 2 semesters a year. This is often done on campus in addition to office hours. Scholarship is expected of this position. Participate/conduct collaborative research with student/student groups. Participate in program-sponsored community outreach activities that are scheduled outside of regular class schedules and sometimes after 5 PM. Participate in all college, department, program, didactic, clinical, advisory council, and admissions meetings as scheduled by members of the college or Physician Assistant Committee (PAC). These meetings are in addition to scheduled teaching and are mandatory unless otherwise stated. Participate and possibly be the lead faculty/team member for activities that may include and are not limited to Website Maintenance, Program Social Media management, White Coat Ceremony, grant-related activities, Inter-professional events, etc. Participate on the Admissions Team.


Applicants will need to become familiar with programs such as CANVAS, EXXAT, Web-Admit (CASPA site), and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) website. Become familiar with the ARC-PA accreditation process, including but not limited to the required Self Study Report/s.


Specific Responsibilities


This is a 12-month tenure-track position. Teach Physician Assistant classes, including basic medical science course such as Gross Anatomy with cadaver lab, Genetics, and participate in didactic and clinical education, advising students, conducting collaborative research, mentor student research, and engage in program, department, college, university, community, and professional service.


Required Relevant Education & Experience


Applicant is a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience. Must be a graduate of an accredited PA program, be certification by the NCCPA, and be eligible for licensure in Indiana.


OR
Applicant is a Healthcare Clinician other than a PA such as an NP, MD, DO, DVM, with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience and must be certified by their accrediting body and eligible for licensure in Indiana.


OR
If applicant is a non-clinician, applicant must have a graduate degree (minimum of a Masters) in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, or related field and a minimum of 2 years teaching experience in medical science courses.


Required Field(s) of Study

Preferred Relevant Education and Experience

Supervisory Responsibilities
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.


Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent customer service skills, Experience and knowledge in job related program, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse community


Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Qualifications & Disclaimer


To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


NCAA Guidelines


All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.


No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.