Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies
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Position Title: Full-time 12-Month Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty Position in the Physician Assistant Studies Program at the Grand Rapids location.
Summary: Grand Valley State Universitys (GVSU) Masters in Physician Assistant Studies program (MPAS) welcomes applications for a full-time tenure/tenure-track faculty position at their Grand Rapids location. This full-time tenure/tenure-track faculty position will work with members of the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) faculty to advance the education of PAS students. This position will require didactic lecture laboratory and small group teaching. Other tenure/tenure-track duties include scholarship and service.
The GVSU MPAS program is recognized for educating exceptionally well-trained clinicians who are healthcare leaders. We seek a motivated energetic individual interested in joining a dedicated and collaborative faculty. We are committed to upholding the pillars of inclusion and value the ability to engage effectively with students faculty and staff of diverse backgrounds.
Required Qualifications and Education:
- If a PA the applicant must be an NCCPA-certified physician assistant with a minimum of a masters degree (PA degree focus) or a board-certified (ABMS or AOA) physician. Applicants must be eligible for a Michigan license.
- Documented record of professional and/or academic achievement.
- At least three (3) years of clinical experience (if a clinical degree).
- Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
- Possess requisite knowledge of technology traditionally used in an academic setting (e.g. Microsoft Office Zoom).
- Possess a strong commitment to the mission and goals of the university college and Department/Program (; Qualifications and Education:
- Doctoral degree in a related field (e.g. DMSc DHSc EdD M.D. D.O. PhD).
- At least two (2) years of academic experience or health-related teaching.
- Demonstrated ability to facilitate active learning and integrate educational technology into teaching.
Responsibilities Essential Functions:
Educational/Teaching
- Provide course lectures labs and other educational sessions as assigned. * May include physiology/pathophysiology courses clinical anatomy medicine and skills courses research based and/or clinical based small group courses.
- Develop appropriate teaching materials to include written audiovisual computer and self-instruction materials.
- Supervise and instruct students in didactic and/or clinical settings.
- When appropriate assist with the recruitment of adjunct didactic faculty.
- Evaluate student didactic and/or clinical performance in accordance with established program learning outcomes competencies instructional objectives and performance standards.
- Provide academic advising to students to ensure satisfactory progression in achieving PAS program competencies.
- Integrate evidence-based practice and current research into teaching and clinical instruction.
Administrative
- Assist the Program Director/Department Chair as needed
- Assist with Departmental/Program evaluation and ongoing self-assessment
Service
- Faculty are expected to contribute to the functioning and advancement of the program college university and profession through meaningful service activities.
- Engage in interunit activities which promote the interest of the PA Program.
- Attend University/College/Departmental/Program faculty/staff/committee meetings.
- Attend and participate in assigned University/College/Departmental/Program committee activities.
- Maintain involvement in professional organizations and represent the program in local regional or national forums.
- Attend meetings of professional organizations and/or societies as available.
- Engage in community educational activities to promote the PA profession to encourage increased utilization of PAs and to recruit potential PA students.
- Remain current in the practice of medicine as applicable.
Scholarly Activity
- Contribute to the academic mission of the PAS Program and GVSU through scholarly activity that supports teaching advances the PA profession and benefits the community.
- Promote scholarly inquiry in the PA program and with PA students.
- Engage in scholarly projects that result in presentations publications or other peer-reviewed dissemination.
- Participate in collaborative research with colleagues within the program across departments or with community partners.
- Seek internal or external funding to support scholarly initiatives when appropriate.
Salary: $105000 or commensurate with experience.
Department/Division: Department of Physician Assistant Studies
Campus: Grand Rapids
How To Apply:Apply online atand select Apply now. Please include a cover letter CV/resume unofficial transcripts and contact information for three references. The online application will allow you to attach these documents the application you will be required to provide names phone numbers and e-mail address for three professional selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the you need assistance please contact the Search Committee Chair Andrew Booth at or or Human Resources at .
Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin immediately and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.
Allendale Michigan 49401 -
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Grand Valley State University is an EOE which includes protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. See TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1- (out of State)
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008) Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1- (out of State).
Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer which includes providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.
Employment Type
Full-Time
