Course Director - Pharmacology I-III Courses, Physician Assistant Studies

SOUTHERN NAZARENE UNIVERSITY•Bethany, OK

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About The Position

Under the direction of the PA Program Director and PA Director of Didactic Education, the primary responsibility of the course director is to provide instruction to students and assess students in achieving course learning outcomes for the PA Program didactic Pharmacology I-III courses.

Requirements

Southern Nazarene University is an expression of the Church of the Nazarene. According to SNU policy, all faculty and staff must profess faith in Jesus Christ, possess a strong personal Christian commitment and be committed to the SNU mission to make Christlike disciples through higher education in a Christ centered community. As an institution of the Church of the Nazarene, applicants must understand and embrace the biblical principle that all people are created in the image of God and should be treated with dignity and respect, including a belief in equal opportunity to work, contribute, and flourish without discrimination.
Terminal degree as a PharmD, Medical Doctor (MD), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), or Physician Assistant (PA-C)
Minimum of three years of post-degree teaching or professional/clinical experience as a PharmD, MD, DO, or PA-C (Physicians must have completed residency training.)
Possess strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to prioritize multiple demands in fast-paced work environment
A commitment to integrating faith in learning and intercultural learning and engagement

Nice To Haves

Two or more years of healthcare education experience in pharmacology

Responsibilities

Promote the mission of SNU and the PA program to faculty, staff, students, and the community
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to maintain positive interpersonal relationships
Ability to work independently
Operate office and educational technology, including standard office equipment, learning management systems, video conferencing platforms, and other digital tools relevant to academic functions
Ability to adhere to institutional policies, procedures, and ARC-PA Standards
Additional duties as assigned
Serve as a course director for 6 credit hours and provide instruction during didactic phase pharmacology courses
Evaluate student performance within assigned courses
Provide academic counseling for students within assigned courses
Assure the availability of remedial instruction within assigned courses
Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the curriculum in collaboration with program faculty
Serve on the PA Program Student Progress Committee
Participate in the program’s self-assessment process as it relates to the Pharmacology courses
Attend the annual faculty retreat
Ensure curriculum development aligns with the program mission and goals
Assist the Director of Didactic Education with curriculum mapping for pharmacology courses