Assistant Professor, Gen Ed Science

West Coast University, Inc. • Anaheim, CA

2h

About The Position

West Coast University is seeking a Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work. In this role, you will guide students to change their own lives and the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. You will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of Physician Assistants as a key member of a student-centered, innovative community. West Coast University is dedicated to educating students seeking careers in healthcare, guiding them through their transformational journey from student to caregiver. The university's associates are united by this purpose and share a deep commitment to values of teamwork, collegiality, transparency, and a student-centric approach, fostering an aligned, nimble, and consensus-driven culture that supports professional growth.

Requirements

• Four or more years of full-time documented (a minimum of 60 units, e.g. 20 3-unit courses or their equivalent) teaching experience in a University setting which could include one or more years of teaching for West Coast University.
• Instructional experience must be at institutions which are regionally accredited.
• OR Six or more years (either adjunct, full or part-time) teaching in a University (or College) setting.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Products, especially Outlook, Word, PowerPoint and other MS office products as needed.
• Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance and other regulatory standards and accreditation bodies.
• Master's or doctorate in a specialty field required.
• If applicable, certification(s) in area(s) of specialization is required.
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Providing program-specific expertise and actively engaging in relevant department initiatives.
• Supporting University, Campus, and/or departmental goals to assure compliance with programmatic accreditation and/or licensure, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet student learning, workplace and placement expectations.
• Providing professional leadership and support, serving as an educator, role model, mentor and facilitator.
• Focusing extensively on facilitating student learning associated with prescribed course and program learning outcomes.
• Creating an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability.
• Actively and substantively participating in assessment of student learning activities to maximize the potential for students to learn what is necessary to meet prescribed outcomes.
• Vigorously upholding a culture of academic integrity.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees