Senior Associate Director of Accreditation and Curricular Assessment

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At Pacific University we thrive in an extraordinary environment surrounded by the beauty of the great Pacific Northwest with campus locations inForest GroveHillsboro and Eugene. We humbly acknowledge and thank the original caretakers of the lands on which we live work teach and acquire and share knowledge.

Description

Senior Associate Director of Accreditation and Curricular Assessment (SADAC) reports to the Director and serves on the School of PA Executive Council School College and University committees. The SADAC is responsible for the coordination and administrative management of the Programs ongoing programmatic self-assessment to ensure that accreditation state and national standards and competencies have been successfully integrated and evaluated. The SADAC assists the School Director in identifying potential areas for improvement leads School ongoing programmatic assessment self-study planning and preparation of accreditation related documents.

In addition the SADAC serves as a member of the Executive Committee and Directors Meeting monthly.

Administrative Responsibilities

• Serve on Schools Executive Committee (EC) and Directors Meeting to discuss the operation of the School and development of policies and procedures
• Provide guidance and supervision in coordination with the Program Director for programmatic self-assessment to ensure that accreditation state and national standards and competencies have been successfully integrated and evaluated.
• Co-Chair the Data Analytics Committee and the ARC-PA Compliance Committee of the Executive Council to provide guidance in the implementation of the committees duties and plans
• Serve on the Curriculum Committee and Didactic Subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee
• Collaborate with the Senior Associate Director of Academic Education the Associate Director of Clinical Education and the Associate Director of Academic Assessment and Achievement for the monitoring of student academic progression evaluation of overall academic student performance and monitoring of student remediation attrition and other data related to curricular assessment
• Assist faculty staff and students in understanding policies and procedures related to accreditation program self-assessment and programmatic self-study assessment
• Actively participate in the admissions process including interview selection interviewing recommendations admissions notification matriculation and orientation
• Attend appropriate meetings sponsored by state and national physician assistant professional organizations to promote the School of Physician Assistant Studies
• Attend continuing education offerings and workshops to maintain clinical competency and knowledge of current best practices within the profession

Teaching Responsibilities

Faculty teaching responsibilities are varied and will differ based upon the individual phases of the curriculum. Specific Module assignments will be given by the School Director.

Module leader for: Intro to Clinical Medicine Hematology & Oncology Neurology

Co Module Lead for: Genitourinary & Sexual Health

• Prepare syllabi with goals objectives and learning outcomes
• Prepare assigned lectures using applicable technology
• Develop course platform on Moodle
• Review evaluate and develop appropriate assessment tools
• Participate in text selection or other teaching modalities
• Assess student progress in course prepare and submit final grades communicate with students faculty advisors
• Critique student assignments and provide prompt feedback
• Participate in student assessment reassessment and remediation
• Assist with student tutorial/remediation sessions

Advising

Meet formally with assigned students in each cohort to:

• Review student academic and professional performance
• Assess students readiness for the next phase of the program
• Provide opportunity for the student to discuss their own progress
• Provide opportunity for the student to clarify/express concerns/verbalize positive aspects of the program and the students role in it
• Meet with any student who has performed unsatisfactorily either academically or professionally
• Monitor the students progress
• Maintain complete and up to date records on student and student interactions
• Discuss any student issues regarding successful progression throughout the Program with the Student Progression Committee and the Executive Council

Service:

• Co-Chair the Data Analytics Committee and the ARC-PA Compliance Committee
• Serve on the Curriculum Committee and the Didactic Subcommittee of the Curriculum Committee
• Attend and contribute to faculty school college and university meetings
• Participate in the development revision and updating of curricular materials
• Assume other duties within the School when needed and feasible
• Serve as elected or appointed representative in University State and National committees/activities

Scholarship:

• Engage in scholarly activityin area of interest and in accordance with University Faculty and Governance Handbook

Perform other tasks as assigned by the School Director and agreed upon in accordance with the University Faculty and Governance Handbook

Required Qualifications

• Certified Physician Assistant MD DO FNP and PhD or PharmD (for selected positions); Clinicians must eligible for license in Oregon-obtaining active license within 90 days of hire.
• Masters degree or higher.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience (>5 preferred) as a practicing clinician actively involved in patient care.
• Minimum of two years of experience in academia (Physician Associate accreditation and relevance to student assessment is preferred)
• Adept interpersonal communication and problem-solving skills. Engages in open collaborative and collegial interactions with others.
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills with ability to motivate students to achieve goals and objectives.
• Ability to travel occasionally as needed to fulfill program duties.
• Excellent computer skills and advanced operation knowledge of word processing and data management programs such as Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated experience or training in student affairs and/or support of student academic success
• Prior service to community or Physician Assistant profession
• Demonstrated strong contextual understanding of Physician Assistant profession
• Demonstrated excellent teaching skills
• Highly organized strong problem-solving and decision-making skills

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply please upload your resume and cover letter along with your Paycom application. Persons who do not follow and complete the application process are not applicants and will not be considered for employment.

Only qualified applicants will be contacted for an interview. During the selection process we will strive to provide timely notifications. The selection process may vary from recruitment to recruitment but typically includes multiple interviews and may take several weeks depending on the position. All qualified applicants will be notified once the selection process has closed.

Offers of employment at Pacific University are contingent upon proof of eligibility to work in the United States and completion of a background check.

At Pacific University we are dedicated to offering experiences that are authentic holistic equity-minded and responsive. Our communal success rests on the recognition that complex problems and effective solutions are best approached by teams with a variety of diverse perspectives. and life experiences. As we continue to develop our equity practices we actively promote access to opportunities and equitable pay for all employees.

We who make up Pacific University aspire to become a community of purpose where everyone is enabled to be wholly and comfortably who they are; accountable for inclusive behaviors and practices; built on trust civility care openness and honest conversations often around critical subjects. We know that these values are critical to prepare for a global world with complex problems through an asset-based mindset so that every one is afforded an opportunity to succeed. We believe in fostering a workplace where every employee is respected their contributions are valued and they are provided opportunities to succeed.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

We offer a comprehensive benefits package for qualifying employees. Current benefits include:

• Generous paid time off (for vacation holidaysincluding winter breakand sick leave)
• Medical coverage with alternative care options (with in-network services covered at 100% after payroll deduction)
• Comprehensive dental and vision plans
• Annual 9% retirement contribution after one year of service with no match required
• Free mental health appointments
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependent child(ren) who meet eligibility requirements
• Employer-paid life short-term disability and long-term disability insurance
• On-campus benefits including free access to our sports facility and library
• Discounts on campus food bookstore purchases clinic services and outdoor program gear rentals (including kayaks snowshoes and bikes)

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to complying with all applicable laws including those concerning employment and workplace policies. We are committed to fostering a non-discriminatory and inclusive work environment. We are proud to encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds including those from historically underrepresented groups.

NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATION POLICY

Pacific University makes all employment decisions without regard to race color national or ethnic origin ancestry age religion or religious creed disability sex gender identity and/or expression sexual orientation military or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. Applicable laws include but are not limited to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 the Age Discrimination Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions or complaints may be directed to the Vice President for Academic Affairs at 2043 College Way Forest Grove OR 97116 or via email at .