Assistant Professor-Physician Assistant Studies (PT)

Ohio Dominican University•Columbus, OH

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About The Position

This is a 0.5 FTE, 12-month, non-tenured faculty position reporting to the Physician Assistant Program Director. It combines faculty and administrative responsibilities to support the effective operation of both the didactic and clinical phases of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program. The faculty member may assist in either phase as program needs require, including student recruitment and selection, advising and remediation, course coordination, instruction, clinical site development, and program assessment. The role supports the Program Director, Associate Program Director, and Academic and Clinical Coordinators in meeting programmatic assessment requirements, university and program policies and procedures, and ARC-PA accreditation standards. The faculty member educates and mentors students toward the knowledge and skills needed to meet program outcomes and competencies, complete the program, pursue NCCPA board certification, and enter professional PA practice.

Requirements

For PA candidates: graduate of an accredited PA program with a master's degree or higher in a related discipline.
For PA candidates: at least two years of clinical practice as a PA, current or emeritus NCCPA certification, and a current or previous state medical board license.
For physician candidates: graduate of an accredited Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine or Medical Doctor program.
For physician candidates: at least two years of clinical practice as a physician, current or previous osteopathic or allopathic physician licensure, and current or previous board certification.
Terminal degree in the area of study or practice.
Exceptional communication and organizational skills.
Collaborative approach to education and clinical medicine.
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal skills to deal effectively and courteously with students, staff, faculty, health care professionals, and the public.
Proficiency in computer skills and instructional technology.
Sensitivity to the expectations of students, staff, faculty, health care professionals, and the public.
Sensitivity to diversity and multicultural issues.
Ability to work as a member of a team of highly motivated individuals.
Honesty, integrity, and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.

Responsibilities

Assist with student recruitment, applicant interviews, application review, and selection in collaboration with the Program Director, Program Coordinator, and PA Admissions Committee.
Serve as course coordinator or co-coordinator in didactic and clinical curriculum courses as assigned, and complete required program documentation.
Serve as an ad hoc member of PA Program committees as requested or designated.
Maintain appropriate student and administrative records and current student files as outlined by the program.
Assist in developing, reviewing, and revising the PA Program mission, goals, and competencies.
Assist with program development, enhancement, and assessment.
Assist with recruiting, developing, and maintaining instructional faculty, clinical sites, and preceptors as designated by the Program Director.
Contribute to ongoing program analysis and data collection for self-study, accreditation, and quality improvement.
Apply ARC-PA standards to PA Program curriculum instruction.
Represent the ODU PA Program professionally in interactions with faculty, students, and community health partners.
Participate in local, state, or national organizations to support program excellence and appropriate curriculum and instruction.
Participate in scholarly activities and attend scheduled faculty meetings.
Attend program events, including OSCEs, GAP labs, summative testing, retreats, orientation, White Coat events, graduation, and alumni events.
Perform other administrative, student-related, instructional, and curricular duties assigned by the Program Director.
Assist with student orientation and program communications.
Advise designated students throughout their time in the program and support student scholarship and professional development.
Assist with student advising and mentoring, individualized learning plans, and remediation processes.
Track student progress, advise students about strengths and weaknesses, recommend students at risk as appropriate, and participate in the PA Progress and Promotion Committee as designated.
Help students coordinate professional activities, including resume development and interview preparation.
Assist students and graduates with new-hire onboarding and references as necessary.
Teach in areas of expertise as assigned throughout the program.
Assist in developing and administering course assessments, summative evaluations, and practical exams during the didactic phase, and assist clinical-phase students as needed.
Participate in curricular mapping of course and program learning outcomes, program competencies, the NCCPA Content and Task Area Blueprint, PA professional competencies, and ARC-PA standards.
Assist in formulating curricular modifications based on student and program performance and outcome data.
Complete required documentation and assessment items for written and practical examinations, courses, faculty, the program, and curriculum.