Join the Founding Team — Help Build the Future of Physician Associate Education at Southwestern College!

Southwestern College invites applications for Founding Principal Faculty positions in its developing Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies program. This is a unique opportunity to shape a new PA program from the ground up within a mission-driven, student-centered academic community preparing students to serve as compassionate, competent healthcare providers across Kansas and beyond.

Why Join Us

We recognize that great faculty are the heart of every PA program — and we invest in their success. Southwestern College offers an environment where academic excellence, flexibility, and professional growth thrive.

• Flexible Work Schedule: Options for full-time, part-time, and remote appointments — tailor your work-life balance.
• Generous Faculty Development Support: Funding and opportunities for conferences, CME, scholarship, and leadership training, plus certification maintenance.
• Protected Clinical Release Time: Maintain your practice and stay connected to patient care.
• Collaborative Start-Up Culture: Be part of an innovative, collegial team designing curriculum, assessment, and clinical partnerships from the ground up.
• Mission-Driven Impact: Help address healthcare workforce needs across rural Kansas and the region.

Position Details- Hiring for Multiple positions

• Full-time, 12-month faculty appointment (tenure-track eligible)
• Part-time (0.5 FTE) positions
• In-person and remote positions available
• Reports to the Founding Program Director

Please indicate your preference for full-time, part-time, or remote work in your cover letter.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a course director and teach in didactic and/or clinical areas aligned with your expertise.
• Develop and maintain syllabi, instructional objectives, and student assessments.
• Evaluate student performance, provide academic counseling, and support remediation when needed.
• Collaborate in curriculum design, program evaluation, and accreditation activities in alignment with ARC-PA Standards.
• Assist in identifying and securing Supervised Clinical Practice Experience (SCPE) sites.
• Support admissions through applicant recruitment, review, and selection.
• Advise and mentor PA students throughout their training.
• Maintain clinical practice and ongoing professional development to ensure content relevance.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant/Associate program.
• Master’s degree or higher preferred (strong clinical experience considered).
• Current NCCPA certification and eligibility for Kansas licensure.
• Minimum 3 years of full-time clinical experience.
• Prior teaching or educational experience preferred.

About Southwestern College

Located in Winfield, Kansas, Southwestern College is launching the PA program as part of its bold strategic plan, SC 2028: Building Our Future, focused on:

• Preparing students to lead and serve their communities.
• Strengthening healthcare and education partnerships across Kansas and beyond.
• Ensuring institutional vitality through innovation and strategic growth.

At Southwestern, you’ll find a vibrant academic community committed to excellence, collaboration, and student success — a place where you can make a lasting difference in healthcare education.

To Apply

Please submit:
- Letter of application (indicate full-time, part-time, or remote preference)
- Curriculum vitae or résumé
- Contact information for three professional references

Send materials to:

• https://www.sckans.edu/about/employment/#faculty

Human Resources
Southwestern College
100 College St.
Winfield, KS 67156

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until positions are filled.
Finalists are subject to background checks.
Southwestern College is an AA/EOE employer.