MPAS Program Principal Faculty – Mercy College

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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Under the direction of the MPAS Program Director this is a 12-month contracted faculty position governed by the policies and procedures outlined in the faculty and staff handbook. The Principal Faculty assesses plans implements teaches and evaluates assigned courses within the PA program. Actively contributes to the development implementation assessment and revision of the PA curriculum and program including accreditation. The faculty demonstrates knowledge and implementation of higher education philosophy.

Essential Job Functions

• As Principal Faculty designs develops delivers didactic clinical and/or laboratory instruction as assigned and manages assigned courses including student assessment and academic counseling; and assures availability of remedial instruction (Student Success Center).
• Contributes to student and/or program academic assessment processes and activities related to ARC-PA Accreditation and institutional effectiveness (e.g. including peer self and course review; curriculum design implementation coordination and evaluation; program assessment; development review and revision of programs mission statement goals learning outcomes/competencies).
• Promotes the PA program and PA profession to potential students and community; participates in selecting applicants for admission to the PA Program.
• Remains current with trends issues and practices in the discipline through active involvement in professional development/scholarly activities.
• Participates in those activities offered to the college and/or community which are in a faculty members recognized area of expertise or those that are performed as an institutional assignment/service (including college committees as appointed or elected).

Required Minimum Education: Graduate Degree (Masters)

Specialty/Major: Physician Assistant or terminal degree in relevant field

Preferred Education: Post Graduate Degree (Ph.D)

Specialty/Major: Earned doctorate (PhD EdD DHSc relevant to Profession/Job position)

Licensure/Certification Required: If PA holds current NCCPA Certification Ohio PA license or OH license eligible. If physician holds current licensure as allopathic or osteopathic physician and board certified ABMS or AO

Licensure/Certification Preferred: PA licensure in the State of Ohio

Minimum Years and Type of Experience: At least two years as a practicing physician assistant combination of relevant teaching/clinical practice or higher education experience.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Required: Effective oral and written communication in English and interpersonal skills. Ability to use appropriate technology in the classroom. Flexibility to meet the needs of the specific division and students.

Other Knowledge Skills and Abilities Preferred: Teaching experience in PA/medical education. Active and current membership in professional and community organizations. Evidence of or potential for scholarly achievement in appropriate field.

MercyCollege of Ohiois an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy College of Ohio associate youre part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-beingpersonally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay incentives referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

• Medical dental vision prescription coverage HSA/FSA options life insurance mental health resources and discounts

• Paid time off parental and FMLA leave short- and long-term disability backup care for children and elders

• Tuition assistance professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

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It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .