Job Summary
Radford University announces a position in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies for a tenuretrack fulltime position in Physician Assistant Studies. Position description: Plans implements and evaluates academic curriculum and assigned teaching responsibilities. Serves as academic advisor for students and participates in professional contributions and university service. SIGNIFICANT RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES Teaching: Engages in teaching activities according to expertise in the classroom laboratory and/or clinical setting. Participates in the development evaluation and modification of curriculum as appropriate to meet professional and accreditation standards. Advising: Acts as academic advisor for assigned student load per advising policies. Maintains current and accurate advising files and records. Professional Contributions: Participates in creative intellectual activities to include the discovery integration and application of knowledge that is shared with and validated by peers in the appropriate professional discipline(s). University Service: Functions and participates as part of the professional departmental college university and local communities by serving and providing leadership on committees and other workgroups. Administration: Performs administrative duties as assigned. Professional Competence: Maintains professional competence through continuing education and/or professional practice. Job Scope A nonsupervisory position. Work is performed in several environments: office classroom skills laboratory and clinical facilities where exposure to communicable diseases may be a moderate risk. Maintains contact with students and clinical facility personnel. Communicates regularly with program director and other faculty to coordinate student learning experiences. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies is a community of clinicians and scholars dedicated to the preparation of competent collaborative ethical culturally competent highly skilled professionals. The department is committed to fostering an atmosphere of equity diversity and inclusivity within our graduate program. The faculty are highly collaborative in endeavors of teaching and scholarship. The small class size 42 students per year) allows for open communication and development of strong collaborative relationships between faculty and students. University statement: Radford University is a comprehensive public university of approximately 9500 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University serves the Commonwealth of Virginia and the nation through a wide range of academic cultural human service and research programs and is one of the premier teacher preparation universities in the commonwealth. Well known for its strong faculty/student bonds a growing diverse student population innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 204acre American classical campus Radford University offers students many opportunities to get involved and succeed in and out of the classroom. Information about the current university strategic plan can be found at: Radford University Carilion RUC is a campus of Radford University and is located in Roanoke VA. This is the main campus for the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. Formerly Jefferson College of Health Sciences RUC was acquired by Radford University in July 2019. The Physician Assistant Program was first accredited in 1997. The program has enjoyed years of collaboration with three large hospital systems in the Roanoke Valley (Carilion Medical Center Lewis Gale Medical Center and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center). Learn more about the RUC campus at . Roanoke VA is a picturesque small city nestled in beautiful mountainous surroundings. The city is home to about 100000 residents and has transformed to a hub for innovation with offerings of outdoor amenities and endless hiking trails exposure to the arts craft breweries locally owned shops and boutiques and delicious restaurants. Read more about Roanoke at .
Required Qualifications
Education: Masters Degree required in PA studies or terminal degree (or expectation of completion of terminal degree) in appropriate field for courses taught. Experience: Teaching experience preferred. At least 1 year of clinical experience required for faculty with a clinical provider background. Licenses Certifications and/or Registrations: Required per professional title/certification requirements and accreditor requirements. Other Minimum Qualifications: Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. Good understanding of educational principles and methodologies. Ability to demonstrate psychomotor skills effectively while explaining steps to learning.
Preferred Qualifications
Prefer significant background in education and research.
Required Experience:
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