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Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
This position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.
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About the Institution Indiana State University is a Tier 2 national University with a Carnegie classification of doctoral/research. Nationally ranked and accredited, we are in Terre Haute, IN and have been recognized by the Princeton Review and the Wall Street Journal among the best universities in the Midwest. Indiana State is one of the most diverse college campuses in Indiana and home to a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing nearly every U.S. state and 36 countries around the world.Our beautiful, active, pedestrian-friendly campus is located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute's historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, we are located 70 miles southwest of Indianapolis and within a few hours of major metropolitan centers in St. Louis, Chicago, and Louisville. On campus, there are 160 student-run organizations, an expansive Student Recreation Center, a Performing Arts Series, and University Speakers Series, among other attractions. Indiana State Athletics, known as the “Fighting Sycamores,” fields 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams in the Missouri Valley Conference.Ranked nationally for social mobility, Indiana State University transforms the lives of our students through experiential learning, community engagement, and career readiness, serving as a dynamic educational partner for businesses and industries throughout the Midwest. Our faculty provide instruction in small class sizes that provide opportunities for personalized instruction and feedback. Indiana State supports and recognizes faculty research and scholarship, providing an internal grants resource pool and other forms of support, and awarding faculty research honors each spring. Indiana State University is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn, thrive, and grow together.Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our employment application process.Comments to Applicants Candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S. for other than practical training. The university will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
This position is open until filled. The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Job Title Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant Program Department Applied Medicine & Rehabilitation Work Schedule Varies by semester and with teaching schedule Notice of Vacancy Number F26-00012 Desired Start Date Open Date 02/12/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Job Category Faculty - Tenure Track Job Type Faculty - Full Time Pay Grade 120 - Assistant Professor Salary Range Commensurate with experience Benefits Associated with this Position
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Job Summary/Basic Function This is a 12-month tenure-track position. Teach PA classes, participating in didactic and clinical education. The faculty member will join the Didactic Team of faculty responsible for teaching didactic courses. The faculty member is expected to become a lead instructor on a number of didactic courses and contribute as a co-instructor to the courses that involve small group activities and experiential learning. The faculty's clinical experience will determine the specific area of assigned responsibility. This may require exam remediation/review with students that is typically done on campus. Participate in Mid-Rotation evaluations for students in the clinical year. This requires phone calls to the students and may require after-hours scheduling due to the students' clinical workschedule, engage in student advising every semester, often done on campus and in addition to office hours. Engage in student professionalism evaluations at least 2 semesters a year. This is often done on campus in addition to office hours. Scholarship is expected of this position. Participate/conduct collaborative research with student/student groups. Participate in program-sponsored community outreach activities that are scheduled outside of regular class schedules and sometimes after 5 PM. Participate in all college, department, program, didactic, clinical, advisory council, and admissions meetings as scheduled by members of the college or Physician Assistant Committee (PAC). These meetings are in addition to scheduled teaching and are mandatory unless otherwise stated. Participate and possibly be the lead faculty/team member for activities that may include and are not limited to Website Maintenance, Program Social Media management, White Coat Ceremony, grant-related activities, Inter-professional events, etc. Participate on the Admissions Team.Applicants will need to become familiar with programs such as CANVAS, EXXAT, Web-Admit (CASPA site), and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) website. Become familiar with the ARC-PA accreditation process, including but not limited to the required Self Study Report/s. Specific Responsibilities This is a 12-month tenure-track position. Teach Physician Assistant classes, including basic medical science course such as Gross Anatomy with cadaver lab, Genetics, and participate in didactic and clinical education, advising students, conducting collaborative research, mentor student research, and engage in program, department, college, university, community, and professional service. Required Relevant Education & Experience Applicant is a certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience. Must be a graduate of an accredited PA program, be certification by the NCCPA, and be eligible for licensure in Indiana.OR Applicant is a Healthcare Clinician other than a PA such as an NP, MD, DO, DVM, with a minimum of 2 years clinical experience and must be certified by their accrediting body and eligible for licensure in Indiana.OR If applicant is a non-clinician, applicant must have a graduate degree (minimum of a Masters) in Biology, Anatomy and Physiology, or related field and a minimum of 2 years teaching experience in medical science courses.
Required Field(s) of Study Preferred Relevant Education and Experience Supervisory Responsibilities This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Preferred Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Required Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations Preferred Other Certificates, Licenses and Registrations Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Able to adapt to change, Able to assemble, analyze and present data, Able to learn and retain information, Able to multitask, Able to plan, organize, and implement projects in a timely manner, Able to read English, understand, and follow verbal and written instructions, Able to work both independently and collaboratively, Able to work carefully and politely around others, Able to work well with others, Attention to detail, Demonstration of high ethical standards, integrity, professionalism, politeness, and courteousness, Excellent customer service skills, Experience and knowledge in job related program, Experience in an educational environment preferred, Willing to interact with students, Work effectively with a diverse community Other Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Qualifications & Disclaimer To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. 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 on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. NCAA Guidelines All employees and staff of ISU are bound by all NCAA, Missouri Valley Conference and institutional rules and regulations pertaining to intercollegiate athletics and must conduct themselves in accordance therewith. For more complete information on the duties and obligations of ISU employees and staff in this regard, employees and staff should contact the Compliance Office in the ISU Athletic Department.
No ISU employee (whether paid or a volunteer) shall knowingly influence others to furnish the NCAA or an ISU investigator/compliance officer false or misleading information concerning an individual's involvement in or knowledge of matters relevant to a possible violation of an NCAA regulation. Failure to abide by this term of employment shall constitute unethical conduct as defined by the NCAA and may result in immediate suspension and/or termination of the employment relationship with ISU.
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