Clinical AssistantAssociate Professor GF9853

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jamie Childers

Work Schedule

Typically Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$Salary

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

About this Position

Job Description: Principal Faculty support the Program Director in ensuring all aspects of the Program meet the Standards of Accreditation set forth by the ARC-PA. Principal faculty also ensure curriculum is consistent with current practice standards as it relates to the PA role in providing patient care and Oklahoma State University policies. This position is a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor non-tenure track.

Responsibilities

• Administrative responsibilities
  • Assists in aligning programmatic operations with accreditation standards
  • Participates in program evaluation and assessment activities
  • Assists in reviewing and revising the programs mission goals and competencies
• Academic Responsibilities
  • Evaluates student progress and performance at regular intervals
  • Assures the availability of remedial instruction
  • Provides academic counseling and advising to students
  • Provides classroom and laboratory instruction
• Service
  • Participates in student recruitment and the admission review and selection process
  • Advocates for the Program within the University community clinical partners as well as state and national organizations
  • Serves on committees both internal and external to the institution as approved by the program director

Director of Assessment Description: This position is considered Principal Faculty for the Physician Assistant Director of Assessmentis responsible forestablishinga robust systematic process for program self-assessment continuous improvement andaccreditationreadiness.

Responsibilities:

• Establishandmaintainbenchmarks for student acquisition of program-defined competencies.
• Design and administer benchmark examinations used for student promotion
• Develop evaluation frameworks and timelines coordinate data collection and ensure data quality and timely reporting
• Establish program performance benchmarks aligned with best practices and prior trends.
• Guide faculty through evaluation methods interpretation of results and use of findings for improvement.
• Act as Chair of the Assessment Committee
• Set agendas drive analysis and conclusions ensure minutes and evidence are archived.
• Deliver written summaries of committee findings and recommended actions; track adoption and follow-through.

Required Qualifications

• Masters (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
  • Clinical experience of two or more years working full-time as a physician assistant
• Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:
  • NCCPA certification
  • Current State License preferably with current DEA OBNDD license

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience with an emphasis in PA education

Certifications Registrations and/or Licenses:

• ACLS BLS PALS certification

Skills Proficiencies and/or Knowledge:

• Knowledge and understanding of PA program organization and administration
• Excellent oral written and interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership skills demonstrated by participation in local regional or national PA programs
• Clinical Practice recommended but not required
  • Provide medical care within an OSU sponsored clinic
  • Dedicated to serving as a PA student preceptor