Faculty, Physician Assistant (Bachelor's Program) at InsideHigherEd

Job Title: Faculty, Physician Assistant (Bachelor's Program)
Location: Medical Campus
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 1006934
Job Details Job FamilyFAC - FacultyGradeN/ASalary$53,274 - $65,370 (Based on education and experience) DepartmentPhysician AssistantReports ToDepartment ChairpersonClosing DateOpen Until FilledFLSA StatusExempt - Not Eligible for Overtime Compensation First Review DateSeptember 05, 2025Position Overview

Shape the Future of Healthcare. Teach. Lead. Inspire.

Miami Dade College (MDC) is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Faculty member to join the Physician Assistant Program at our Medical Campus. This position plays a key role in preparing the next generation of compassionate, highly skilled healthcare professionals through classroom, lab, and clinical instruction at both the Associate and Bachelor degree levels.

Why Join MDC?

Empower Students – Help shape the future of medicine by delivering impactful instruction that bridges theory and practice.
Grow Professionally – Advance your academic career while staying engaged with innovations in healthcare education.
Lead with Purpose – Collaborate with passionate educators in a forward-thinking environment dedicated to student success.
Flexible Opportunities – Enjoy the ability to teach across various modalities and outreach locations, including evenings and weekends.

What you will be doing

Deliver high-quality instruction for Associate of Science and Bachelor of Applied Science PA courses
Contribute to curriculum development, evaluation, and continuous improvement
Participate in academic committees at the School, Campus, and College levels
Advise, mentor, and assess students throughout their academic journey
Maintain accurate records and submit student data to the Department Chairperson
Support departmental goals and carry out other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

Doctorate degree (e.g. Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Osteopathy) or Master’s degree in a Health Science field (e.g. Health Science, Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant, Public Health, Pharmacology); or Doctorate or Master's degree in a Health Sciences field (e.g., Health Science, Medicine, Nurse Practitioner, *Physician Assistant, Public Health, Pharmacology); or Doctorate or Master's degree and 18 graduate semester hours in one of the above-referenced Health Sciences fields; and Physician Assistants must possess valid national certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physicians Assistants (NCCPA)
• Non-PA applicants holding degrees from foreign institutions must submit an official translation to English, if necessary, and an official evaluation of their degree and coursework from a member agency of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) member agencies to ensure degree equivalency.

Valid national certification from the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
Proficiency in using instructional technology and multimedia resources
Effective communication skills and the ability to work with diverse student populations
Demonstrated ability to engage students through active learning strategies and problem-solving approaches
Willingness to teach at multiple campus or outreach sites and adapt to evening/weekend scheduling

Ready to Inspire the Next Generation of Healthcare Leaders?
Apply today and become part of a mission-driven academic community where your expertise and passion make a difference.

Preferences

• Certified Physician Assistant preferred. In order for interviews to be conducted, applicants may be required to be certified based on overall accreditation requirements.

Additional Information:

This position offers a higher doctoral pay range, stipend, and supplement in addition to the base salary, as applicableTranscripts: Unofficial transcript(s) reflecting conferred degree(s) must be uploaded at the time of application submission. International transcript(s) must also include a foreign transcript evaluation at the time of application submission. MDC accepts foreign transcript evaluations only from NACES or AICE agencies.
Anticipated start date: On or before Spring Semester 2026

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.