Assistant Professor of Practice Physician Assistant Program

Christiana, PA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description: Arcadia University invites applications for a full-time twelve-month non-tenure 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 evidence-based practice and project-based learning these programs prepare healthcare professionals for success in a rapidly changing global environment with applied 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

Essential Functions:

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
Participation in accreditation-related activities and needs for the Program
Presence on campus is required
University service and engagement
Development of scholarly and practice-related expertise per faculty excellence

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 (ARC-PA)
At least three years of clinical experience as a healthcare provider

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
Student-centered approach to learning teaching and advising professional practices
Support for accreditation efforts to meet all standards and remain in compliance

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 top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based 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 close-knit 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 excellence of our community. The successful candidate will demonstrate examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their work.

At Arcadia University our Lived Values are the foundation of our highly regarded values-based learning community which reflects the world in which we want to live. As such Arcadia actively seeks and welcomes candidates who embrace those values. 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: FF206A

Required Experience:

Junior IC

Job Description: Arcadia University invites applications for a full-time twelve-month non-tenure 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 Medi...