Principal Faculty, PA

Job Description

Job Description

Principal Faculty – Physician Assistant Program (Full-Time)

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Expected Salary Range: Base salary of $100,000.00+ (salary and rank are commensurate with experience).

Benefits & Perks:

RMU offers a comprehensive benefits and perks package, which includes:

• 4 weeks of paid holidays, in addition to other paid time off.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Employer matched HSA and 401(k) with immediate vesting
• Life and disability insurance
• Tuition discounts, tuition reimbursement, and professional development funding
• Mental health counseling and wellness resources
• Financial wellness coaching and retirement planning support
• Relocation assistance available as needed.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & SCHEDULE

This is an onsite position and follows a full-time faculty schedule. Work involves classroom teaching, clinical skills instruction, committee participation, and student engagement. Occasional participation in university or professional activities outside of standard teaching hours may be required.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a full-time University faculty position with academic rank based on the appointee’s academic and experiential qualifications. The incumbent serving in this position is primarily responsible for generating and delivering classroom lectures and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics for which he/she is qualified.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

This role directly impacts student learning, professional readiness, and the success of future Physician Assistants. Through high-quality instruction, mentorship, and curriculum development, the Principal Faculty member supports accreditation standards, strengthens program outcomes, and advances the university’s mission of preparing competent, compassionate healthcare professionals.

WHAT YOU WILL DO (CORE RESPONSIBILITIES) 

• Design original or review and modify existing curricula as appropriate to correlate with established or new course and program outcomes and implement curricula in harmony with the educational approach of the program through active course direction and instruction
• Participate in activities of state, regional, and national organizations to promote a positive image of the PA concept within academic, lay, and professional communities
• Mentor, advise, instruct, and evaluate students within areas of healthcare pertinent to PA practice
• Pursue professional development activities such as clinical practice, scholarly works, or an advanced degree (instructors new to PA education are expected to participate in the University’s Healthcare Professional Education Certificate program)
• Provide service to the program by serving on Program-level committees and teams
• Represent the program through service on University-level committees
• Faculty is not to act as a health care provider for students in the program, except in an emergency.
• Administrative Responsibilities: As agreed upon with the Program Director when applicable

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

The individual filling this position must be able to carry out each essential responsibility satisfactorily. The ideal incumbent will have the requirements listed below. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education & Certification:

• Graduate-level terminal degree (Master’s required; Doctorate preferred)
• Physician Assistant with current NCCPA certification

Experience:

• 1 or more year(s) clinical experience strongly preferred
• Teaching experience in an educational setting, graduate healthcare education preferred

Skills & Abilities:

• Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, instructional faculty including adjunct faculty and guest instructors, and organizational administrators 
• Proficiency in the use of computers for the organization, word processing, and communication
• Self-motivated with refined organizational skills
• Enthusiastic about working in a collaborative environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Doctoral degree
• Prior teaching experience in a PA program
• Curriculum development experience

ABOUT RMU

Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions (RMU) is a graduate‑level institution dedicated to advancing healthcare education, research, and service. The university prepares healthcare professionals through evidence‑based curricula, collaborative learning, and a commitment to ethical and inclusive practice.

RMU values innovation, service, and continuous improvement, supporting faculty and staff who contribute to a learning environment focused on student success and community impact.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY & ACCOMMODATION

RMU is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and accessible workplace. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Employment with the university is at‑will, unless otherwise provided by applicable state law.

Rocky Mountain University will never ask applicants to deposit checks, purchase equipment, send money, transfer funds, or provide banking information as a condition of employment. Any communication purporting to represent RMU that asks you to deposit checks, return funds, purchase equipment, send money, or provide banking information should be presumed fraudulent.