Principal Faculty, School of Physician Assistant Studies

Pepperdine University

7 days ago

Calabasas, California$115K - $140KFull TimePhysician Assistant Education

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Pepperdine University as a PA Faculty – Principal Faculty, MSPAS Program in United States.

Key Responsibilities

Pepperdine University, Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) has applied for Accreditation

Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC

PA). The MSPAS program anticipates matriculating its first class in September 2027 pending achieving Accreditation

Provisional status at the April 2027 ARC

Requirements

person positions will commence on June 1, 2026, at Pepperdine’s Calabasas campus. Applications will be reviewed immediately and remain open until the positions are filled. Required Qualifications:

Appointment

Clinical Faculty: An earned master’s or doctoral degree from a nationally accredited college or university.

Licensure: Current or emeritus NCCPA certification; eligibility for state licensure in California.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $115K - $140K

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Pepperdine University as a PA Faculty – Principal Faculty, MSPAS Program.

Key Skills

Curriculum designInstructional content developmentClinical instructionAcademic advisingStudent mentoringAccreditation complianceClinical partnershipsQuality improvementInterprofessional educationAssessmentProgram evaluationClinical practiceGrantsmanshipResearchAdmissions

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Principal Faculty, School of Physician Assistant Studies position at Pepperdine University includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no weekend requirements. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Physician Assistant Education — Physician Assistant Career Context

This Physician Assistant Education position at Pepperdine University is open to physician assistant candidates.

Physician Assistants enjoy versatile career options across specialties, with competitive compensation and increasing opportunities in outpatient and remote settings.

Compensation Analysis

Pepperdine University lists compensation for this physician assistant position at $115k to $140k annually.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Calabasas, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($115k–$140k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Curriculum design, Instructional content development, Clinical instruction, Academic advising, Student mentoring, Accreditation compliance, Clinical partnerships, Quality improvement. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Physician Assistant Education role.

Core responsibilities: The principal faculty member is responsible for the design, delivery, and assessment of the Physician Assistant curriculum, including student evaluation and accreditation activities. They will also engage in teaching, scholarship, academic advising, and the maintenance of clinical partnerships.

Benefits package: Robust benefits package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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