What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer position at Dominican University?
Position Title: Lecturer
Department: Physician Assistant Studies
Reports To: Program Director, PAS
Position Summary: As a member of the principal faculty, in accordance with ARC-PA standards, this individual will work extensively with principal faculty, the Program Director, and the Medical Director to coordinate and deliver the didactic and clinical curriculum. This role includes teaching and course director responsibilities as assigned. Must be willing to commit to working with diverse student and community populations while building a culturally diverse and inclusive educational environment.
Duties/Responsibilities
- Develop, refine, and deliver academic courses as assigned
- Assist with curriculum development, evaluation and improvement
- Perform student assessment/evaluations of written examinations, OSCE’s, lab practical’s, and clinical skills and procedures
- Provide remedial instruction and reassessment as needed, including communicating progress and needs to the retention specialist assigned to the program
- Participate in student recruitment, selection, and the admissions process
- Provide a relationship-centered mentoring approach to assigned mentees
- Participate in ongoing program evaluation and in maintaining compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards
- Participate in Interprofessional Education activities with other programs in BCHS and across the university
- Maintain accurate, confidential student records and follows academic policies consistent with the University, BCHS, and the PAS program
- Actively participate in departmental, college, and university committees
- Participate in community outreach a minimum of once per semester (Fall, Spring, Summer) as part of the program’s goals
- Serve as a primary Capstone advisor/reader
- Attend and actively engage in weekly program meetings, collegium meetings, program ceremonies, and retreats
- Assist the clinical team with preceptor/site recruitment and site maintenance
- Perform outreach to program alumni as requested
- Conduct and disseminate scholarship (if on Clinical track)
- Perform other duties as requested by supervisor
All full-time faculty members, in accordance with the Faculty Handbook of Dominican University, are expected to participate in University life and governance, as well as maintain CME/professional development expectations.
Required Qualifications:
- Must possess a graduate-level degree, preferably a doctoral degree
- Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited PA program
- Current certification by the NCCPA
- Currently holds or is eligible for licensure in the State of Illinois
- Experience with technologies (or strong desire to learn) including, but not limited to: Word, Excel, Canvas (LMS), Examsoft, Exxat, Lecturio, Sharepoint, Teams
- Excellent communication/interpersonal skills and professional demeanor
- Minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical/patient care experience as an APP
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in formal classroom or clinical teaching (precepting)
- A minimum of five (5) years of clinical experience in primary care, emergency medicine, or internal/family medicine
- Highly motivated, team player with strong work ethic, and possessing a high level of collaborative competencies
- Provide evidence of inclusive pedagogy designed to reach a diverse student population
Physical Demands
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
Salary and FLSA Status
- Salary: $78,000 - $92,000
- FLSA Status: Exempt, 37.5 hours a week
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities.
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Clinical release option: Full time principal faculty members are eligible for a weekly clinical ‘release’ day, as agree upon with the Program Director; this time is for clinical/patient care activities, as long as position deliverables are met and the clinical activities do not interfere with program/student needs
Application Instructions
- Submit a cover letter and CV
- Applications should be submitted by October 31, 2025.
Employment at Dominican University is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
About Dominican University
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values- based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups. For more information, visit www.dom.edu.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees:
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a diverse and inclusive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic community. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.
Salary : $78,000 - $92,000