ASHS - Assistant/Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Program

ASHS - Assistant/Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Program

• Assist the DDE and Chair in the development, content, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum for programs within the PA Department.
• Provide guidance and direction to department staff and faculty involved in the coordination and instruction of the curriculum.
• Teach, evaluate, and counsel students.
• Provide liaison with appropriate offices and departments involved in medical allied health education with external agencies useful to didactic instructions.
• Secure, orient, and evaluate adjunct faculty.
• Provide feedback to instructors to help them improve their teaching skills.
• Assist DDE and Chair in evaluating teaching and learning effectiveness of curriculum.
• Counsel students with academic and professionalism issues, referring them to appropriate personnel as needed.
• Assist the DDE and Chair in maintaining ongoing progress for evaluating and reporting the teaching/learning effectiveness of the curriculum to be incorporated in the ongoing self-study.
• Interact with key external organizations to enhance the role of programs within the PA Department.
• Assist with the preparation of grants, reports, and self-studies related to funding and accreditation.
• Assist with the preparation of handout materials, audiovisual aids, and any other assistance needed by instructors.
• Monitor student progress with assistance from instructors; serve as a primary academic advisor for a cohort of students.
• Review educational literature and learning media to keep faculty abreast of new teaching/learning strategies.
• Assist in reviewing applications, interviewing, and selecting candidates for programs within the PA Department.
• Other duties as assigned by the department chair.

• Master's degree required. Doctoral degree preferred.
• Two to three years of healthcare experience required.
• At least one year of educational experience in a faculty leadership role is preferred.
• Knowledge of PA practice competencies.
• Strong ability to develop and deliver medical course instruction.

Required

Multitasking

Teamwork

Planning & Organizing

Required

Required

2-3 years: