Assistant Teaching Professor Assistant Professor Physician Assistant Studies

Assistant Teaching Professor / Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant Studies

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Teaching Professor / Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant Studies.

Special Instructions to Applicants
Application materials should include:
Cover letter summarizing academic preparation and professional experience
Current curriculum vitae (CV)
Official transcripts of all graduate level coursework
List of three (3) academic and/or professional references (no letters required)

To ensure full consideration complete application materials should be submitted by June 1st 2026. Reviews will continue until the position is filled.

Please contact Dr. Daniel Watkins at: with any questions.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in theUnited States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. TheUniversity will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g. H-1B).

Job Summary
This twelve-month position requires teaching graduatecourses in the Physician Assistant Studies MSM degree program developing aprogrammatic line of research (if tenure-track) and providing service to theschool college university and professional organizations. This is adeveloping program in the initial provisional accreditation review process andanticipates starting its first student cohort in January 2027.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

1. Teaching graduate students in a variety of courses and labs in the Physician Assistant program. Teaching includes preparation of course materials such as syllabi lectures assignments assessments and evaluation of students class work. Examples include traditional lectures lab demonstrations OSCEs simulations interprofessional activities and assessments of clinical and technical skills.
2. Course coordination as assigned commensurate with areas of clinical expertise to include course administration learning management system activities (Canvas) administering and proctoring exams tracking grades formulating remediation plans and administering course and instructor evaluations.
3. Provide advisement mentorship and academic counseling for students assigned. This includes monitoring student academic and professional progress through program completion.
4. Attend and participate in all program meetings activities ceremonies retreats and events.
5. Membership on program committees including curriculum admissions student progress advisory board and program evaluation committees.
6. Participate in ongoing program evaluation activities to include data collection and analysis program self-study accreditation compliance and assisting with report preparation.
7. Engage in personal and professional development activities related to teaching clinical knowledge and skills and evidence-based practice.
8. Advocate for the profession and the USM PA program at academic professional and social functions.
9. Participate in other service opportunities that impact the university community (including the program school college and university) professional community and local community.
10. Other appropriate duties activities and projects assigned by the Program Director School Director or College Dean.

• Specializedclinical knowledge in the PA profession as demonstrated by graduate level courseworkor other professional experience is required.
• Candidatesmust possess qualities of effective teaching and leadership potential.
• Candidatesmust have the ability to deliver accurate concise and quality communication (verbalandwritten) in a timely manner.
• Candidates should have the ability to work collaborativelyon interdisciplinary teams.

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910 The University of SouthernMississippi has remained dedicated to preparingstudents for success. We deliver programs to more than 13000 studentsin Hattiesburg and Long Beach at teaching and research sites across theMississippi Gulf Coast as well as online. Weare a community-engaged Carnegie R1 university earning distinction as one ofthe nations leading research institutions.

Southern Miss is known for pioneering work inpolymer science ocean science spectator sports safety and security and bringinglanguage to children with communication disorders. We are also a nationalleader in a broad range of disciplines including cybersecurity hydrographynutrition aquaculture kinesiology and economic development among others.

We produce graduates ready to enterfields that are leading the way in emerging technologies through programs suchas computer engineering information technology and ocean engineering. Were developing the next generation ofbusiness leaders while also responding to critical workforce shortages byproducing skilled professionals in education and nursing. With a tradition ofexcellence in the arts we are one of only 36 public institutions in the nationaccredited in four major areas of the arts. Home to the Golden Eagles ourstudent-athletes compete in 17 NCAA Division I sports. With a culture marked by passion andpersistence Southern Miss is delivering graduates who are ready for life. For more information visit.

Required Experience:

Junior IC