Assistant Professor/PA Educator

Assistant Professor/PA Educator, Physician Assistant 

Fort Wayne, Indiana

Part-time 


Summary

The position of PA educator requires an individual who can provide excellence in teaching, with interest in both their students and their subject matter. A PA educator must be committed to the centrality of a Trine University education and possess the ability to support the program in achieving excellence through teaching, scholarship, outreach, and engagement. The position of PA Educator will hold faculty rank of an Assistant Professor within the MPAS program. Under the direction of the MPAS Program Director, PA Educators will be responsible for creating and implementing program curriculum and will participate in the ongoing ARC-PA accreditation process. PA Educators will provide service to the university, community, and the PA profession, while fully supporting Trine's mission of preparing students to succeed, lead, and serve

Responsibilities

  • Developing, reviewing and revising as necessary:
      • the mission statement, goals and competencies of the program
      • the program curriculum and course content
      • course goals, learning outcomes, and instructional objectives
  • Selecting applicants for admission to the PA program
  • Providing student instruction to provide students with the necessary attention and instruction to acquire the knowledge, skills, and competencies required for entry into the profession
  • Evaluating student performance
  • assess and supervise the student's progress in achieving competencies and in fulfilling course goals, learning outcomes, and instructional objectives
  • Academic counseling of students
      • providing both academic and professionalism mentoring
      • Student Success Committee activities
      • assuring the availability of remedial instruction,
  • Assisting with continuous programmatic review and analysis to assess data to improve instructional and program quality
  • Implement the program’s strategic plan
  • Adherence to University goals, standards and policies as well as ARC-PA Standards and ARC-PA policies
  • Principal Faculty must:
      • Teach at least 9 credit hours annually per 12-month contract
      • post and maintain office hours (5 hours per week)
      • not participate as health care providers for students in the program, except in an emergency situation
      • attend faculty meetings and participate in faculty committees including program strategic plan and accreditation
  • Principal Faculty will:
      • promote PA program and PA profession to potential students and community
  • contribute to the Trine University's greater community with scholarship and service leading to professional growth and development, which may include publications, presentations, participation in conferences and seminars
      • perform additional duties and assignments as prescribed by the Program Director, Dean and/or the Vice President for the College of Health Professions.

Education and/or Experience

  • Must be qualified through academic preparation and/or experience to teach assigned subjects
  • A physician assistant with a master’s degree, doctoral-level preferred, a current NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in Indiana
      • A bachelor’s degree will be considered based on work experience
  • OR:
      • a Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in graduate level teaching and a minimum of two years clinical experience.
      • a physician with current eligibility or unrestricted license as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in Indiana, certified by an ABMS or AOA approved specialty board
      • a PhD basic scientist or hold other academic/doctoral qualifications and relevant academic/clinical experience and fit into the mix of the other professionals of the developing program.
  • In addition:
      • must possess knowledge of the PA profession and be able to effectively advocate for the PA program and profession
      • must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience
      • should have a minimum of two years higher education experience
      • Must maintain licensure in state of Indiana

Salary

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

 

Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Projected starting date can be immediate. Trine University reserves the right to verify academic (transcripts) and professional credentials prior to extending offers of employment.  Please include a cover letter, resume/CV, and references when applying.

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