Assistant Professor of Practice Physician Assistant Program
Assistant Professor of Practice Physician Assistant Program
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Job Description: Arcadia University invites applications for a fulltime twelvemonth nontenure track faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Physician Assistant Program at the Delaware Campus. Arcadias College of Health Sciences (CHS) houses the Universitys Public Health Medical Science (Physician Assistant Studies) and Physical Therapy departments. Through evidencebased practice and projectbased learning these programs prepare healthcare professionals for success in a rapidly changing global environment with applied and pro bono clinical thesis work clinical rotations international fieldwork and multicultural assessment. Graduates of Arcadias CHS programs are at the forefront of their respective fields and employed with leading health organizations.
Location: Christiana DE
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate revise and coordinate course curriculum
- Instruct didactic and clinical year students
- Develop and evaluate student assessments
- Develop maintain and mentor adjunct instructors
- Participate in committees at the department and university levels
- Mentor and advise physician assistant students
- Participate in the evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the Program in meeting its mission
- Participate in student remediation
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- At least three years of clinical experience
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Adept interpersonal and communication skills
- Skillful problem solving capabilities
- An ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Studentcentered approach to learning teaching and advising professional practices
- Support for accreditation efforts to meet all standards and remain in compliance
Minimum Qualifications:
- Masters degree in physician assistant studies or related healthcare field is required; doctorate degree or willingness to pursue a doctorate degree is preferred
- NCCPA Board certification
- Working understanding of the current PA education standards as defined by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARCPA)
- At least three years of clinical experience as a healthcare provider
Application Instructions:
- Applications must be submitted online through Arcadias Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
- Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once weve established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.
Arcadia University is a topranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a valuesbased authentic educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has consistently ranked Arcadia first in the nation for study abroad and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the Best in the Northeast for 10 consecutive years. The Universitys graduate programs in Physical Therapy Physician Assistant Education and Public Health are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and a top performer for social mobility. Arcadia is home to a closeknit and welcoming community that supports students throughout their journey. Arcadias quality academic programs unique approach to a liberal arts education and supportive community guide students toward degree completion and career success. Learn more about our vibrant community at .
We welcome candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.
Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates of diverse backgrounds and abilities. Arcadia prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of ethnicity national origin ancestry race color religion creed sex gender marital status affectional or sexual orientation age gender identity military or military veteran status disability family medical or genetic information or any other legally protected characteristic. All offers of employment are conditional based on the successful completion of a background check. Employment may not begin until the University accepts the results of the background check.
Arcadia offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare generous tuition benefits for employees and their families retirement benefits health and wellness programs and resources and much more.
Position Code: FF209A
Employment Type
Full-Time
