Assistant Professor/PA Educator
Assistant Professor/PA Educator
Assistant Professor/PA Educator, Physician Assistant
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Part-time
Summary
The position of PA educator requires an individual who can provide excellence
in teaching, with interest in both their students and their subject matter. A
PA educator must be committed to the centrality of a Trine University
education and possess the ability to support the program in achieving
excellence through teaching, scholarship, outreach, and engagement. The
position of PA Educator will hold faculty rank of an Assistant Professor
within the MPAS program. Under the direction of the MPAS Program Director, PA
Educators will be responsible for creating and implementing program curriculum
and will participate in the ongoing ARC-PA accreditation process. PA Educators
will provide service to the university, community, and the PA profession,
while fully supporting Trine's mission of preparing students to succeed, lead,
and serve
Responsibilities
Developing, reviewing and revising as necessary:
the mission statement, goals and competencies of the program
the program curriculum and course content
course goals, learning outcomes, and instructional objectives
Selecting applicants for admission to the PA program
Providing student instruction to provide students with the necessary
attention and instruction to acquire the knowledge, skills, and
competencies required for entry into the profession
Evaluating student performance
assess and supervise the student's progress in achieving competencies and
in fulfilling course goals, learning outcomes, and instructional
objectives
Academic counseling of students
providing both academic and professionalism mentoring
Student Success Committee activities
assuring the availability of remedial instruction,
Assisting with continuous programmatic review and analysis to assess data
to improve instructional and program quality
Implement the program's strategic plan
Adherence to University goals, standards and policies as well as ARC-PA
Standards and ARC-PA policies
Principal Faculty must :
Teach at least 9 credit hours annually per 12-month contract
post and maintain office hours (5 hours per week)
not participate as health care providers for students in the program, except in an emergency situation
attend faculty meetings and participate in faculty committees including program strategic plan and accreditation
Principal Faculty will:
promote PA program and PA profession to potential students and community
contribute to the Trine University's greater community with scholarship
and service leading to professional growth and development, which may
include publications, presentations, participation in conferences and
seminars
perform additional duties and assignments as prescribed by
the Program Director, Dean and/or the Vice President for the College of
Health Professions.
Education and/or Experience
Must be qualified through academic preparation and/or experience to teach
assigned subjects
A physician assistant with a master's degree, doctoral-level preferred, a
current NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in Indiana
A bachelor's degree will be considered based on work experience
OR:
a Certified Nurse Practitioner with experience in graduate level teaching and a minimum of two years clinical experience.
a physician with current eligibility or unrestricted license as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in Indiana, certified by an ABMS or AOA approved specialty board
a PhD basic scientist or hold other academic/doctoral qualifications and relevant academic/clinical experience and fit into the mix of the other professionals of the developing program.
In addition:
must possess knowledge of the PA profession and be able to effectively advocate for the PA program and profession
must have a minimum of two years of clinical experience
should have a minimum of two years higher education experience
Must maintain licensure in state of Indiana
Salary
The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position
is filled. Projected starting date can be immediate. Trine University reserves
the right to verify academic (transcripts) and professional credentials
prior to extending offers of employment. Please include a cover letter,
resume/CV, and references when applying.
Trine University is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered
for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability,
national origin, genetic information, citizenship status, military status, or
any other basis prohibited by law, unless such basis constitutes a bona fide
occupational qualification. Trine will comply with its legal obligation to
provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities
and for religious beliefs.
