Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant Program

Posting Details

Job Title Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant Program(Non-tenure F3213A)

Department MASTERS PHYSICIAN ASSIST PROG

Position Number F3213A

Job Description

The PA Principal Faculty Member is responsible for educating and mentoring Physician Assistant students while supporting the academic, operational, and strategic goals of the PA Program. This role combines teaching, student support, program development, service, and scholarly engagement to ensure a high-quality educational experience and continuous program improvement. The faculty member works collaboratively with colleagues, participates in accreditation and program planning efforts, and contributes to the advancement and visibility of the program.

Position Type FullTime

Type of Recruitment General Public

Type of Recruitment General Public

Minimum required education and/or special licenses, registrations, trainings, or certifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.

• Current NCCPA certification.

• Current Virginia state PA license or eligibility for licensure.

Minimum required level and type of experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities

Minimum of five years of clinical practice as a Physician Assistant or an equivalent combination of clinical and academic experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Doctoral degree in related field

Conditions of Employment

Certification: The candidate must hold and maintain current certification

Licensure: The candidate must hold and maintain current, active licensure in Virginia

Credential Verification: Employment is contingent upon successful verification of academic credentials, professional licensure, and eligibility to practice in the state.

Continuing Competence: The candidate is expected to maintain professional competence through continuing education, professional development, and adherence to all state and national practice standards.

Location Norfolk, VA

Job Open Date 06/03/2026

Application Review Date 08/31/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Application Instructions

Interested candidates must apply at

and attach the following with their online application:

• A cover letter.

• A curriculum vitae.

• A statement of teaching philosophy.

• Unofficial graduate transcripts.

• Contact information for 3 professional references.

Applications should be submitted by 8/31/2026 for full consideration. The position will remain open until it is filled.

Telework Friendly No

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Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or © consistent with contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

About the College

About the Department

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • How did you hear about this employment opportunity?

• The Chronicle of Higher Education (website or print)

• Higheredjobs.com

• DiverseJobs.com

• InsightIntoDiversity.com

• Jobs.Virginia.gov

• Old Dominion University website

• Virginia Pilot (website or print)

• Richmond Times Dispatch (website or print)

• Academic Keys

• Other

• If you selected "Other," how did you hear about this employment opportunity?

(Open Ended Question)

• • Are you currently employed by, or have previously been employed by, Old Dominion University or Eastern Virginia Medical Center?

• Yes

• No

• If yes, provide dates of employment.

(Open Ended Question)

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Resume

• Curriculum Vitae

• Unofficial Graduate Transcripts

• Contact Information for Professional References

Optional Documents

• Teaching Philosophy