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University of Kentucky

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Posting Details Posting Details Job TitleAssistant, Associate, or Professor in Physician Assistant StudiesRequisition NumberFE04759Working TitleDepartment Name7N660:Physician Assistant StudiesWork LocationLexington, KYType of PositionFacultyPosition Time Status Full-TimeTenure Track StatusTenure TrackRequired EducationGraduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Studies program with a Master's degree in PA studies or with an MD, DO, or APRN degreeRequired Related ExperienceEvidence of excellence in teachingRequired License/Registration/CertificationCurrent licensure or eligibility for licensure to practice in the Commonwealth of KentuckyJob SummaryTenure-eligible Faculty Position in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies (PAS), College of Health Sciences (CHS) at the University of Kentucky is currently accepting applications for a full-time 12-month appointment, tenure-eligible faculty member at rank determined by qualifications in the Special Title Series, to begin employment at the Lexington or Morehead campus on or before July 1, 2026.

We invite you to become part of a supportive community of dynamic and dedicated faculty focused on being national leaders in Physician Assistant studies. Our well-established and nationally respected program offers an entry-level Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies and enrolls 56 students annually on two campuses in Morehead and Lexington, KY. The program is accredited by the ARC-PA. The PA Academic residency began in 2020 with residents training in six hospitals throughout Kentucky in a variety of sub-specialty sessions. This unique program is committed to the transformation of health care delivery through collaboration, innovation, educational excellence and focusing on leadership. Please explore what our program has to offer by visiting the Department of Physician Assistant Studies website, https://www.uky.edu/chs/physician-assistant-studies.

Qualified candidates should display evidence of excellence in teaching to meet the program mission in didactic and/or clinical components of the PAS curriculum. Participation in scholarly activities is expected and supported, along with university service activities. The approximate allocation of effort will be 55-80% instruction and 10-30% scholarship, with the balance in service and professional development. The successful candidate may also participate in clinical practice (up to 20% of effort) to provide direct evidence-based patient care as a licensed clinician in a clinical setting.

The College of Health Sciences strongly supports the Department and offers educational opportunities at various levels before and after PA school. The primary appointment for this position will be in the PA Master's program. However, qualified candidates may also have opportunities to teach in the College's undergraduate programs, PA Academic Residency program, and the interprofessional PhD program in Rehabilitation and Health Sciences. Additionally, PA faculty scholars will receive robust research support to advance their scholarly footprint.

The University of Kentucky and College of Health Sciences are dedicated to creating an environment where students, faculty and staff collaborate openly and treat one another with respect. We bring together many people into one community as we work toward our shared goal of advancing Kentucky through education, research, service and care.

Candidates should apply online with a curriculum vita and a letter of interest. Questions should be directed to the search committee chair, Shelley Irving, College of Health Sciences, Department of Physician Assistant Studies, Wethington Building, Room 205, 900 S. Limestone Street, Lexington, KY 40536-0200, at phone (859) 218-0857 or email, shelley.irving@uky.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Employment at UK is subject to fund availability and comes with comprehensive rewards, focusing on your total well-being and career development, with leadership striving to provide a strong work-life integration. The university generously contributes to employees' retirement plans, medical coverage, and life insurance. In addition, UK offers optional benefits such as dental and vision insurance, additional retirement plans and much more. To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.Skills / Knowledge / AbilitiesDoes this position have supervisory responsibilities? NoPreferred Education/Experience• Minimum of three years clinical experience• Prior experience in higher education and/or clinical teaching• Involvement in service and/or scholarship relevant to the field of PAS• Completion of a Doctoral DegreeDeadline to ApplyOpen Until FilledYesOur University CommunityWe value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status or whether the person is a smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with University regulation concerning smoking.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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1. Curriculum Vita
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