Physician Assistant Principal Faculty

Physician Assistant Principal Faculty

Full-Time / Posted June 11, 2024

Summary

The Ursuline College Breen School of Nursing and Health Professions invites applications for a full-time faculty position in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program. The position is a 12-month appointment with a target start date of August 2024; however, the start date is flexible for the right candidate, and the position may be filled sooner if a qualified applicant is identified. Rank and tenure or non-tenure track depending on qualifications. Positions report to PA Program Director.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is to assist with the implementation, evaluation, and revision of the didactic and clinical curriculum. The individual will be responsible for presenting lectures and laboratory instruction, developing and grading examinations and assignments. They will also be actively involved with student advising, admissions, new student orientation, faculty meetings or committees, accreditation, and scholarly activity. Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Course direct specific didactic courses as assigned by Program Director.

• Participate in academic advising of PA students.

• Participate in student applicant admissions, student interviewing, and student selection.

• Participate in student evaluation by grading written assignments, written examinations, OSCEs, practical skill competencies, and oral presentations.

• Participate in the ARC-PA accreditation activities, self-study, process, and site visits.

• Participate in simulation activities in the program.

• Review the mission, program goals, and program competencies annually with the program team.

• Participate in student remediation activities.

• Participate in program self-assessment, data collection, and program analysis.

• Maintain NCCPA certification and licensure in the state of Ohio.

• Participate in appropriate local, state, and national physician assistant educational and professional associations.

• Maintain a high level of professionalism and integrity to be a role model for physician assistant students.

• Agree not to participate as a medical provider for students enrolled in the PA program.

• Active involvement in community service and/or service learning associated with the Physician Assistant program.

• Engage in teaching, scholarship, and service activities as defined in the Ursuline College Faculty Handbook.

• Facilitate curriculum enhancement and implement curricular improvements.

• Assess textbooks and other materials used in the program.

• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications:

• Nationally certified (NCCPA) physician assistant

• Must hold (or could obtain) a current, valid, unrestricted, and unqualified license to practice medicine as physician assistant in the state of Ohio and s/he may not hold any license that is restricted or qualified in any manner.

• Minimum of a master’s degree

• Excellent interpersonal skills

• Strong critical thinking, organization, and problem-solving skills

• Proficient written and verbal language skills

• Strong quantitative and analytic skills

• Minimum of at least three years of clinical experience as a practicing PA. Preference given to candidates with additional clinical experience.

• Teaching experience in physician assistant education strongly preferred but not required.

• Experience working in an inclusive community.

• Strong commitment to fulfill the mission statement of the department, college, and university.

How to Apply

Qualified candidates should use form below or send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference to Michael Vasko, MSBS, PA-C, Program Director via Katharyn Schrade at katharyn.schrade@ursuline.edu. Review of applications to begin immediately and continue until position is filled.

https://apptrkr.com/5399630

Ursuline College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and is focused on hiring from groups traditionally underrepresented in higher education, with the goal of increasing its diversity among faculty and staff. Nearly one third of the students at Ursuline are members of historically underrepresented communities. The college seeks to become a more diverse and inclusive place of learning, building a sense of community for all.