Adjunct Physician Assistant Faculty
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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!
Please Note
Pharmacology runs 8:30 – 11:10 AM Every Tuesday
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) or previous rank of assistant professor awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
- Teaching experience in Physician Assistant or Pharmacology courses 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
- For Non-PA Scientists: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in higher education, academic support, or curriculum development in alignment with program needs.
- 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 Physician Assistant students using innovative teaching methodologies. They are also responsible for contributing to curriculum improvements, syllabus development, and the assessment of student learning outcomes.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a terminal academic degree (Master's required, doctorate preferred) and possess at least three years of experience as a practicing clinician. Additionally, applicants should have documented experience in educational methodology or higher education instruction.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Physician Assistant Career Context
Of the 50 active Physician Assistant listings this role was benchmarked against, 6% are remote, 72% have no call, 62% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in physician assistant education (pa) | ranked against 30 Physician Assistant Education (PA) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Physician Assistant median $128k (middle half $113k–$155k)37 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Texas index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Physician Assistant listings in Texas | 291 active | 4,577 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 6% remote · 72% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Texas Physician Assistant listings: 19% state a sign-on bonus · 5% offer loan repayment291 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| West Coast University | silver tier, 75/100 | Top Employers work-life index4 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Adjunct Physician Assistant Faculty 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 no on-call duties.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states.
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