On-Call Instructor (Part-Time) (Physician Assistant Program)

On-Call Instructor (Part-Time) (Physician Assistant Program)

Posting Number
req26156

Department
School of Health Professions

Department Website Link

Medical Sub-Speciality

Location
Tucson Campus

Address
Tucson, AZ USA

Position Highlights

The Physician Assistant program is seeking a basic science instructor to participate in the program as an on-call instructor. The individual hired for this position will teach physiology content in the Foundation of Medicine course series and support the course co-director and other course assigned faculty. The position is PRN and hours and days worked will vary.

Apply today for an opportunity to join a team, focused on developing skilled and compassionate physician assistants with a strong focus on primary care and rural health. We are committed to fostering a learning environment that cultivates clinical excellence, wellness, and community engagement, ensuring graduates are equipped to provide comprehensive and accessible health care services to all populations.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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Duties & Responsibilities

• Deliver physiology lectures synchronously/asynchronously for Foundations in Medicine course series.
• Contribute to current course materials and build course materials for future courses in the series.
• Collaborate with co-director of Foundations in Medicine and other assigned faculty members to assure continuity of course delivery.
• Mentor PA faculty members assigned to teaching physiology content.
• Advise and mentor students in course content as needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong Instructional Delivery and Curriculum Development skills.
• Knowledge of Student Advisement best practices.
• Ability to provide excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in relevant field from an accredited institution is required.
• Minimum 2 years teaching at graduate medical education level, preferably in physiology.

Preferred Qualifications

Rank

Tenure Information

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Full Time/Part Time
Part Time

Number of Hours Worked per Week
Varies

Job FTE
0.025

Work Calendar
Fiscal

Job Category
Teaching Faculty

Benefits Eligible
No Benefits

Rate of Pay
DOE

Compensation Type
hourly rate

Type of criminal background check required:
Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)

Number of Vacancies
1

Target Hire Date

Expected End Date

Contact Information for Candidates
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Open Date
6/2/2026

Open Until Filled
Yes

Documents Needed to Apply
Curriculum Vitae (CV) and Cover Letter

Special Instructions to Applicant

Application: The online application should be completed in its entirety. Blank or missed information may be considered an incomplete submission.

Cover Letter: Should clearly indicate how your skills and professional employment experience meet the Minimum and the Preferred qualifications (if applicable).

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