Description

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing a high quality and engaging instruction and academic mentoring to learners; developing, assessing, and assuring excellent pedagogy and curriculum design; for promoting student achievement and academic integrity on behalf of the University; and for collaboration with support services provided through campus units. Academic program development for program currency, growth, retention, and recruitment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

• Teaching Load: : Responsible for generating and delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics based on the individual’s qualifications. Course assignments to be determined in collaboration with the Director of the PA Program, School Dean, and individual faculty, according to unit and university requirements.
• Teaching Standards: Maintain a high standard in classroom teaching through engaging and effective pedagogy, exhibiting awareness and understanding of best practices in graduate education through application in the classroom, simulation lab, and remaining current with issues, curriculum, and classroom approaches in the discipline.
• Accreditation: Actively participates in the accreditation process, compliance, and adherence to the ARC-PA standards.
• Curriculum: Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the curriculum. Revise the curriculum based on PA profession competencies, entry-level practice, and ongoing professional practice.
• Assessment and Remediation: Evaluate learner performance. Provide remediation instruction. Maintain effective curricula through participation in university-wide assessment processes.
• Admissions: Participate in the program's admissions process, which includes recruitment and selection.
• Programmatic: Participate in the development, review, and revision of the mission statement, program goals, and competencies as indicated. Participate in evaluating the program.
• Program Self-Assessment and Evaluation: Participate in programmatic data collection and critical analysis, as well as apply the analysis results to create action plans and identify strengths, areas needing improvement, and weaknesses in the curriculum.
• Advising: Attend to learner needs and concerns as an advisor. Work with each faculty advisor to identify and develop opportunities for each learner to succeed through assessment and remediation. Provide academic counseling to learners. Collaborate as needed in scheduling courses, addressing academic concerns, and supporting efforts in retention. Collaborate as needed in scheduling courses, addressing academic concerns, and supporting efforts in retention.
• Scholarship: Maintain awareness of contemporary trends and evolving knowledge within one’s academic discipline and in the liberal arts through research, creative work, writing, conference attendance (either virtually or at designated location), public presentations (in-person and virtually), and other involvement in the regional and national community of the PA profession and higher education professionals
• Service: a) Participate in local, state, and national service to the PA profession and/or in higher learning.
  b) Collaborate in addressing academic concerns (such as, but not limited to, serving on program committees).
  c) Participate in Campus and University-wide committee work, including ongoing committees, program assessments, task-oriented committees or task forces, and other projects or committees as requested by the Director of the PA Program.
  d) Participate mentoring, and development of new faculty as needed.
  e) Participate in campus and university-wide governance by responding to and engaging in dialogue related to academic issues across the university.
• As key members of our academic community, faculty are expected to abide by all rules and regulations contained in the University Faculty Handbook and the University Employment Policies Handbook. This information is available and open for reading or examination at any time.
• Other duties as assigned

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Model and encourage collaboration among University departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Diversity Statement.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity):
PA must be NCCPA certified and eligible for a license in Kansas; MD, DO, or APRN must be eligible for a license in Kansas; Must possess a master's or doctorate to teach at the master’s level.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity)
One to three years as a clinician if applicable.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:

• Previous clinical precepting or teaching experience for a PA program or medical school.
• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow university faculty as well as departments who support learner life and academic achievement.
• Proven ability to teach effectively in a post-secondary classroom.
• Ability to adjust to and respond to learner and local university needs and concerns.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure a culture of care.
• Passion for educating health professionals.
• Competent analytical skills.
• Desire to grow as a faculty and leader in PA education.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting #, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below:

• Prolonged periods of sitting must be able to lift 5-15 pounds at times. It may require the use of building stairs. It may require evening and/or weekend work. The position sits and works in front of a computer screen.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes - Travel Required

• If YES, list type and approximate percentage: To clinical sites and learner service activities.
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO): Yes