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Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant (Remote)

Physician AssistantPart-Time

Listed compensation

$46.55-$67.51/hr

The week · per this posting

Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

Choose To Make A Difference

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Physician Assistant Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of Physician Assistant as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community!

You Will Make an Impact By

  • Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor and facilitator.
  • Create an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability

Regularly contributes to improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi utilizing identified University processes

Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.

Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process and for individual students.

Assists with assessment, critique and evaluation of overall curriculum and may lead the process of revisions to program and syllabi (if necessary) while ensuring quality.

Your Experience Includes

0-4 years of teaching in a University (or College) setting or previous rank of assistant professor awarded by a regionally accredited institution.

Teaching experience in Physician Assistant courses and initiated research interest focused on evidence-based clinical research is strongly preferred.

  • Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process desirable.
  • Documented 3 years of experience as a practicing clinician

Education

Must provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to education theory and practice, or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, or current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery.

Terminal academic degree required (Master’s degree), doctorate preferred

Licenses/Certifications

  • NCCPA certified Physician Assistant or Board certified (or eligible) allopathic or osteopathic physician
  • PA license (or eligible) or MD / DO licensed or eligible for licensure
  • CA Salary Range
  • USD $53.01 - USD $65.00 /Hr.
  • Outside CA Salary Range
  • USD $46.55 - USD $67.51 /Hr.
  • Bonus Eligible
  • No

WCU Company Overview

Do you want a career that allows you to make a difference in other people’s lives? Discover what it means to truly believe in the work that you do at West Coast University.

At West Coast University, we have the privilege of educating students seeking careers in healthcare and guide them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver.

Our associates are united behind that purpose and share a deep commitment to our values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach to all we do. This focus creates an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that is solution-oriented and supports our associates’ professional growth.

WCU EEO Statement

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.

Key Responsibilities

The faculty member will provide professional leadership, mentorship, and instruction to students using various teaching methodologies. They will also contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and the improvement of class materials to ensure high-quality educational outcomes.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a terminal academic degree (Master’s required, doctorate preferred) and be an NCCPA certified Physician Assistant or a licensed physician. A minimum of 3 years of clinical practice experience is required, along with documented background in educational methodology.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

MentoringEvidence-based PracticeFacilitationStudent Assessment

Physician Assistant Career Context

Of the 40 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 88% have no call, 65% require no weekends — this position is remote.

West Coast University holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 4 active listings.

How many Physician Assistant jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.1 / 10 · above average in physician assistant education (pa)ranked against 30 Physician Assistant Education (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$97k–$140kPhysician Assistant median $120k (middle half $110k–$150k)45 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Work settingremotepeers: 8% remote · 88% no call · 65% no weekends40 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS Physician Assistant listings: 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 6% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026
West Coast Universitysilver tier, 75/100Top Employers work-life index4 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (30 Physician Assistant Education (PA) listings), Top Employers work-life index; as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adjunct Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant (Remote) at West Coast University a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician Assistant Education (PA) — ranked against 30 active Physician Assistant Education (PA) listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

33 jobs · 28 employers
401k / retirement match
79%
CME allowance
48%
Sign-on bonus
42%
Loan repayment
24%
Relocation assistance
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.5this job 6.1
Better work-life than 70% of Physician Assistant Education (PA) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 30 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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