Principal PA Faculty

Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility. Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success. Join our award-winning team, recognized for four consecutive years as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on inclusion and belonging.

Summary: The principal faculty are responsible for instruction and student assessment in the didactic and clinical components of the program. This includes evaluation of curriculum to ensure course learning objectives and course outcomes are achieved as well as academic advising, and remediation when necessary. He/she will assist program leadership in the development, design, implementation, and ongoing assessment of the curriculum.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide instruction in the classroom or skills lab, as assigned, based on experience.
• Maintain accurate student course records and report these on a timely basis.
• Provide ongoing academic advising to assigned students, and remediation, when necessary.
• Assist the Academic and/or Clinical Director(s) in curricular development and assessment of student performance.
• Participate in the Program’s recruitment and admission process.
• Participate in continuous Program assessment and assist with ARC-PA accreditation activity.
• Advise the Academic Director regarding programmatic or policy changes.
• Assist with preparation of grants, reports, and self-studies related to ongoing funding and Program accreditation.
• Assist in the design and scheduling of Program faculty development opportunities.
• Serve on University and Program committees.
• Represent Program to health care community and community at large.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Academic or Program Director.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited PA or nursing program
• Master’s Degree in an appropriate field of study
• Current national certification
• State-licensed and have and maintain current certification.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Working knowledge of ARC-PA accreditation standards