Adjunct Physician Assistant Faculty

West Coast University • Richardson, TX

22h

About The Position

Choose To Make A Difference Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Physician Assistant Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of Physician Assistant as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community! Please Note: Pharmacology runs 8:30 – 11:10 AM Every Tuesday

Requirements

• 0-4 years of teaching in a University (or College) or previous rank of assistant professor awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
• Documented 3 years of experience as a practicing clinician
• Must provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to education theory and practice, or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, or current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery.
• Terminal academic degree required (Master’s degree), doctorate preferred
• For Non-PA Scientists: Minimum of three (3) years of full-time experience in higher education, academic support, or curriculum development in alignment with program needs.

Nice To Haves

• Teaching experience in Physician Assistant or Pharmacology courses is strongly preferred.
• Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor and facilitator.
• Create an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability
• Regularly contributes to improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi utilizing identified University processes
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process and for individual students.
• Assists with assessment, critique and evaluation of overall curriculum and may lead the process of revisions to program and syllabi (if necessary) while ensuring quality.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level