Assistant Professor, Academic Clinician Track, Physician Associate Program at Yale University – United States

Summary

Yale School of Medicine’s Physician Associate Program is seeking applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Assistant Professor on the Academic Clinician Track within the Section of General Internal Medicine, located in New Haven, Connecticut. The role involves developing and delivering pre-clinical curriculum, teaching in both pre-clinical and clinical phases, conducting student assessments, remediation, advising, scholarship, service, and engaging in 20% clinical practice. Candidates must hold a Master’s degree from an ARC-PA-accredited PA program, MD, or DO, along with at least two years of PA student teaching experience and three years of clinical PA practice. NCCPA or board certification and Connecticut licensure (or eligibility) are required. Applications must be submitted via Interfolio by September 24, 2028.

Key Facts

Department	Section of General Internal Medicine, Physician Associate Program
Position Type	Full-time Assistant Professor (Academic Clinician Track, Non-tenure-track)
Discipline	Medicine / General Internal Medicine
Degree Required	Master's degree from an ARC-PA-accredited PA program, or a related medical degree such as an MD or DO
Experience	At least two years of experience educating PA students as a faculty member or clinical preceptor, and at least three years of clinical experience as a practicing PA.
Salary	Competitive compensation
Funding	Competitive compensation
Deadline	2028-09-24
Required Documents	Curriculum vitae, Cover letter, Three letters of recommendation
Employer Address	New Haven, Connecticut

Key Responsibilities

• Help develop and deliver the pre-clinical curriculum
• Teach in both the pre-clinical and clinical phases of the program
• Conduct student assessment and remediation
• Provide student advising, scholarship, and service
• Engage in 20% clinical practice
• Share responsibility for admissions, strategic planning, curriculum development, and ongoing curriculum evaluation

Required Skills

• At least two years of experience educating PA students as a faculty member or clinical preceptor
• At least three years of clinical experience as a practicing PA
• Current NCCPA certification or ABMS-/AOA-approved specialty board certification
• Connecticut state licensure or eligibility for licensure
• Strong interpersonal skills and interest in experiential, student-focused education

Who Should Apply

Certified PAs or medical doctors (MD/DO) with at least three years of clinical practice experience and two years of experience educating PA students who hold or are eligible for Connecticut state licensure.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits

About the Employer

Yale School of Medicine offers academic programs including the Physician Associate Program based in New Haven, Connecticut.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is September 24, 2028, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

What degree is required for this position?

Applicants must hold a Master’s degree from an ARC-PA-accredited PA program or a related medical degree such as an MD or DO.

Is clinical practice required as part of this role?

Yes, the position includes 20% clinical practice.

How should application materials be submitted?

Applications should be submitted through Interfolio.