Principal Faculty Member Department of Physician Assistant Studies Elon

Overview

Principal Faculty Member, Elon PA — Elon University, Elon, NC.

Location:

Elon University Campus.

Elon University, renowned as a model for engaged learning, invites applications and nominations for five Principal Faculty positions for its Physician Assistant Program to support expansion of its cohort size. The program is housed within Elon University’s School of Health Sciences and has a MSPAS degree and ARC-PA accreditation history. The anticipated start date for the position is Summer 2026.

This is a full-time 12-month faculty rank position. Faculty have the option to engage in clinical work or scholarship one day a week. The position is tenure-track eligible and compensation is commensurate with qualifications, with an excellent benefits package and retirement plan.

• Demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching.
• Direct academic courses: coordinate the sequencing and delivery of content within assigned courses in the didactic and clinical year.
• Coordinate student evaluation within assigned courses.
• Serve as lecturer, lab instructor, small group facilitator and evaluator in didactic and clinical phase courses.
• With program support, proactively address evolving needs of the program and its students.
• Participate in other departmental responsibilities: proctoring exams, grading OSCEs, facilitating case-based simulation activities, etc.
• Serve as Master's Project advisor.
• Advise and provide academic counseling for students in academic and clinical phases, including conducting clinical site visits.
• Engage in admissions activities, including reviewing candidate applications, interviewing candidates, and selecting the cohort.
• Assist with program self-assessment and improvement, including the ongoing evolution of the program and continuance of accreditation by ARC-PA.
• Serve on departmental, School of Health Sciences, and University committees as elected or appointed.
• Maintain a record of ongoing scholarly activity and faculty development.
• Timely completion of assigned tasks.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

• Terminal degree in PA studies or other applicable healthcare discipline.
• Current certification by the NCCPA or appropriate certifying board.
• Eligibility for North Carolina state licensure as appropriate.
• Exceptional written and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency with educational and office technology (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience required; teaching experience strongly preferred.

Elon University is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body. For more information, visit the University website at www.elon.edu
. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies website can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./.

All correspondence relating to an inaugural principal faculty position at Elon University-Charlotte should be directed in confidence to the University's Executive Search Consultant:

Lea Johnson, EdD, RN, Assistant Vice President

Scott Healy & Associates

A complete application should include the following:
Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position, Updated CV, List of three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by February 6, 2026 will receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be rolling until filled. We strongly encourage candidates with experience engaging diverse populations and fostering an inclusive environment to highlight these contributions in their cover letter. The anticipated start date is August 2025.

Elon University is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff and student body and welcomes all applicants.