Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator in Physician Assistant (Ruskin, FL)

About the role

Posting Summary Position Title Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator in Physician Assistant (Ruskin, FL) Posting Number F256P Division School of Health Professions Department Col.Health Professions & Sci. Location Ruskin, Fl Position Summary Gannon University’s Morosky College of Health Professions and Sciences invites applications for a full-time Clinical Coordinator and faculty member in the Physician Assistant Program in Ruskin, Florida. The appointment for this twelve-month, tenure-track or teaching-track position begins as early as October 2026. Responsibilities include identifying and developing clinical sites, working with clinical year students according to established standards, preparation of student examinations, and providing research guidance to graduate-level students. The successful candidate will be expected to work collaboratively with colleagues, support an interprofessional learning environment, teach and advise students, and participate in service activities to support the University, community, and profession. Qualified candidates will be expected to engage in scholarly activities in keeping with the Boyer Model of Scholarship as appropriate to the application and receipt of tenure and promotion at Gannon. Gannon University seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members of underrepresented groups to apply. Required Qualifications Education/Experience: Master of Physician Assistant Science degree (or equivalent) or a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) is required; two-to-five (2-5) years of full-time clinical experience is required. Rank: In accordance with the University’s standards, the Provost and Vice President for Student Experience awards initial rank at the time of employment. Licenses and Certifications: Current NCCPA certification is preferable; candidates must have or be eligible for PA, MD, or DO licensure in Florida. University Mission: Must be able to support and promote the University’s inclusive Mission, its Catholic identity, and its strong liberal arts foundation that supports exemplary professional education programs. Preferred Qualifications Candidates with a post-professional doctorate degree (PhD, DSc, DHSc, EdD, etc.) are preferred. A minimum of two (2) years of teaching, clinical preceptor, and/or research experience are preferred. Physical Demands Must be able to meet the physical demands associated with a busy academic environment. Work is performed in a busy classroom and office setting. Travel to clinical sites may be necessary on occasion. Tenure Status Tenure Track Position Type Regular Faculty Employment Status Full-Time Position Length 12M Credits Per Year 24 (tenure track) or 27 (teaching track)