Type: Full-Time
Salary: $114,000 – $159,000 per year
Posted: 11/20/2025
Category: Physician Assistants

Full-Time Instructor/Associate Professor, FSM Physician Assistant Program

The Physician Assistant (PA) Program within the Department of Medical Education at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine seeks a full-time Clinician-Educator at the rank of Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor. This is a non-tenure-eligible faculty position focused on excellence in teaching, clinical education, and program development.

Responsibilities

• Deliver year-round teaching, assessment, and advisement of PA students in both didactic and clinical phases of the curriculum.

• Participate in student admissions, program evaluation, and curriculum planning.

• Support ongoing program accreditation through continuous review and assessment.

• Engage in scholarship, research, and professional development activities.

• Contribute to the program’s clinical training curriculum, including development, implementation, and evaluation of student clinical rotations.

Qualifications

Required

• Master’s or doctoral degree from a regionally accredited university in a discipline relevant to PA education.

• Graduate of an accredited PA program or medical school.

• National PA certification.

• Eligible for Illinois state licensure to practice as a PA.

Preferred

• Demonstrated teaching experience in a college/university-based PA program.

• Experience with problem-based learning.

Compensation

• Base salary range: $114,000 – $159,000 per year.

• The final offer will reflect factors such as experience, qualifications, years since terminal degree, training, departmental budget, internal comparators, and external market standards.

Benefits

Northwestern University provides competitive benefits, including health, retirement, and professional development programs. Learn more at Northwestern Benefits.

Application Process

Applicants should submit:

• Curriculum vitae (CV)

• Cover letter detailing interest and alignment with the position

• Completed References Form suggesting individuals who can provide letters of recommendation

Apply online: Submit Application

Additional Information:

• Northwestern University strongly recommends COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters.

• The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination based on protected characteristics, including disability and veteran status.

• Candidates requesting accommodations during the application or hiring process should contact the Office of Civil Rights and Title IX Compliance.