Division College of Nursing (CON)
Department Medical Sciences
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Principal Faculty member for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program will work closely with the Program Director and Principal Faculty members to implement and maintain the curriculum in accordance with ARC-PA Standards as a course director on a twelve (12) month, full-time basis.
As a Course Director the individual is responsible for development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of assigned courses.
The Principal Faculty works collaboratively with faculty within the Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Ashland University.
Essential Position Duties and Responsibilities:
The Principal Faculty member is responsible for course development and implementation to ensure the PA students readiness to practice upon graduation.
Principal Faculty member responsibilities include:
Support the mission of Ashland University and Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Support Ashland University’s philosophy of Accent on the Individual
Development and review of the mission statement of the PA Program
Provide academic instruction
Develops, implements evaluates and ensures course syllabi maintain compliance with ARC-PA Standards of assigned clinical courses
Participate in the program’s ongoing self-assessment, analysis, and accreditation processes with primary responsibility for didactic education components.
Is familiar with ARC-PA accreditation standards and assists in providing documented compliance.
Participate in the development and maintenance of the didactic year sections of the student handbook.
Participate in the design of a didactic year summative exam to assess student performance and readiness to proceed to the clinical year
Serve as an academic advisor to students
Provide remedial instruction of didactic year students.
Conduct clinical site visits to support maintenance of supervised clinical practice
Participate in the admissions process including student recruitment and selection
Chair and/or participate as a member of PA program committees as assigned by the PA Program Director
Participate in state and national PA organizations as necessary to promote the program and the profession
Represent the PA program through service on committees at the university level as required
Participates in professional development activities outside of Ashland University’s PA program in areas of clinical practice, scholarly activities or advancement of educational degree as agreed upon by the Program Director
Agrees to not participate as a health care provider for students in the program, except in an emergency situation
Perform other duties as determined by negotiation at the annual performance review by the Program Director
Required Qualifications
Education:
Master’s degree or higher is required
Experience:
Must be certified by NCCPA and hold current certification
Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a PA
Ability to articulate a research agenda and demonstrate expertise in advance analytical methods in research areas
Required Skills:
Teaching and/or administrative experience in PA education or healthcare-related field
Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills
Ability to build relationships
Active service or leadership at the local, regional, or national level
Preferred Qualifications
Physical Demands
The Principal Faculty member should be available to participate in events important to the ongoing success of the University and College.
Requires the ability to work indoors in a moderately stressful environment and the ability to adapt to changes in workload.
Physical requirements may include frequent sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, pushing/pulling, and twisting.
Anticipated Start Date of New Hire 01/01/2024
Proposed Rank Clinical Assistant
Tenure-Track No
Service Basis 12 month
Fixed Term Yes
Term Start Date 01/01/2024
Term End Date 05/31/2024
Benefits Yes
Job Duties
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F051P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date 01/01/2024
Job Open Date 10/30/2023
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
The full and complete application must contain the following information:
1) A cover letter addressing the required qualifications for this position;
2) A curriculum vitae;
3) The names and contact information of three references.