Faculty - School of Physician Assistant Studies

The School of Physician Assistant Studies seeks a full-time faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students. The faculty member will engage in teaching, service and scholarship activities, and works collaboratively with colleagues across the University as well as with the Program Director. Additionally, the incumbent provides mentorship to students and contributes to the visibility, impact and reputation of the University and its programs through research and scholarly engagement. The selected candidate will have responsibilities teaching classroom and laboratory courses to graduate physician assistant students. Subject matters may include clinical medicine, healthcare issues, clinical anatomy, patient assessment skills, pharmacology, physiology/pathophysiology, emergency medicine, medical procedures & surgery skills, special populations, professional development. This is a 0.8 FTE benefited position, scheduled to work 28 hours per week. Rank and salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Deliver didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via multiple formats (in-person, online, or in a ‘blended’ format) in the Physician Assistant Studies program.
• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Participate in service activities; serve on committees; serve on regional, state, or national organization committees and volunteer activities; represent the program and University in/at community functions; attend School and institutional activities such as Commencement and ceremonies; and support student activities such as health fairs and service projects.
• Participate in scholarship resulting in conference presentations, publishable manuscripts, peer-reviewed instructional materials, or other outcomes consistent with expectations for scholarly activities described in the Faculty Manual.
• Use the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students.
• Advise and assist students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms.
• Provide service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment.
• Attend and participate in monthly School and Department meetings, University ceremonies, and other major events, and serves as a member of University, School and/or Department committees, as assigned.
• Contribute to periodic reviews and revisions of departmental course offerings.
• Maintain advanced knowledge in discipline and areas of expertise.
• Build and maintain relationships with professional organizations involved with the healthcare sector.
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum for physician assistant education to achieve and maintain compliance with ARC-PA standards.
• Maintain accurate and appropriate records to assist with accreditation reports, accreditation site visits, and ongoing program evaluation.
• Provide supervision, instruction, advice and counsel to students to facilitate the students’ successful completion of all learning objectives.
• Serve as an ambassador for the Physician Assistant Studies program through participation in service activities.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education and Work Experience Requirements:

Physician Assistants with the following:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies, master's in PA Studies preferred. Candidates without a master's degree would be required to obtain a master's degree in an appropriate field from an accredited institution within three years of hire. Degree must be one that is appropriate to the needs of the program as determined by the Program Director.
• Current NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in MA. Candidate is required to maintain certification throughout employment.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Teaching experience in higher education is preferred.
• Experience as a clinical preceptor is preferred.

Physicians with the following:

• Current eligibility or unrestricted license as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in MA.
• Certification by an ABMS or AOA-approved specialty board.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Teaching experience in higher education is preferred.
• Experience as a clinical preceptor is preferred.

Nurse Practitioners with the following:

• A minimum of a master’s degree in nursing.
• Current eligibility or unrestricted license in field of practice in MA.
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience.
• Teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Experience as a clinical preceptor is preferred.

All:

• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals).
• Record of scholarly activities commensurate with an academic appointment.

Physical Requirements: 

• Standing, sitting, manual dexterity, ability to move between offices and floors of buildings.
• Ability to meet deadlines and perform well under pressure.
• Ability to be physically in attendance at designated worksite during scheduled work hours and to work some evenings and weekends.
• Normal range of vision and hearing (with or without correction).
• Ability to lift up to 5-10 lbs.

Compensation

The pay range associated with this posting reflects the amount the University reasonably expects to pay for this role at this time. Salary offers are determined based on experience, skills, and qualifications as well as internal equity, market data and pay in comparison to similarly situated employees doing comparable work.

Hiring Range: $86,400 - $112,000

• Assistant Professor: $86,400 - $96,000
• Associate Professor: $93,600 - 104,000
• Professor: $100,800 - $112,000

Salary : $86,400 - $112,000