Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies
Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies
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Position Title:
Principal Faculty Physician Assistant StudiesTime Type:
Full timePosition Summary and Qualifications:
The Principal Faculty is responsible for participation in student learning activities during the didactic and clinical phases of the Physician Assistant Program and reports to the Department Chair/Program Director. This is a fulltime 1.0 FTE 12month position dedicated to the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Program.A final nontenure track rank/title will be determined at the conclusion of the search process based on the qualifications of the candidates.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Participate in the development and revisions of didactic and clinical learning objectives examinations and evaluation methodology/tools
Coordinate teach and/or evaluate instruction in clinical medicine core/professional courses and clinical experiences as assigned by the Academic Coordinator Clinical Coordinator or Program Director
Assist the Academic Coordinator in creating and maintaining the didactic academic schedule
Maintain student advisory groups and report on each advisees academic progress
Participate in the recruitment screening and selection of prospective students
Facilitate potential partnerships with local state and regional medical facilities for lectures adjunct faculty preceptors and clinical site development in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator
Advocate for the program and the Physician Assistant profession within the medical and academic communities including public relations and promotions
Participate in programrelated faculty/staff search committees
Participate in regular faculty meetings retreats programs and University committees and professional organizations
Attend local state and national conferences and designated programs pertinent to physician assistant education and practice to enhance teaching management and/or clinical abilities
Partake in release time to pursue advanced degrees parttime clinical work to retain clinical expertise or other faculty development activities
Engage in scholarly activities community service and programrelated grant or research projects
Assist the Program Director in the coordination and production of information related to program accreditation to ensure the ARCPA Standards are met and maintained
Administrative and other supervisory duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
Must hold at least a Masters degree as a Physician Assistant or in a related healthcare discipline
Must be NCCPA certified and have or be eligible for current licensure in Pennsylvania
Must have a minimum of two years experience as a physician assistant in a clinical setting
Teaching and administrative experience preferred
Must have strong interpersonal skills including good oral and written communication abilities
Must have familiarity with commonly used office and academic software
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Participation in university functions such as open house and admitted student day is generally scheduled on weekends and/or evenings
Saint Josephs University is a private Catholic Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about and to make a positive contribution to our mission. Saint Josephs University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity diversity and inclusion. EOE
Saint Josephs University prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in its programs and activities including admission and employment in accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. The Title IX Coordinator is responsible for overseeing compliance with Title IX and other civil rights laws and regulations. To contact the Title IX Coordinator email visit Campion Student Center suite 243 or call. To learn more about the Universitys Title IX policies the process for filing a report or formal complaint of sex discrimination sexual harassment or other form of sexual misconduct and the Universitys response to reports and/or formal complaints please visit Inquiries may also be directed to the Federal agency responsible for enforcing Title IX the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.
Required Experience:
Staff IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
