MPAS Program Principal Faculty – Mercy College

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Toledo, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the MPAS Program Director, this is a 12-month contracted faculty position governed by the policies and procedures outlined in the faculty and staff handbook. The Principal Faculty assesses, plans, implements, teaches, and evaluates assigned courses within the PA program. Actively contributes to the development, implementation, assessment and revision of the PA curriculum and program, including accreditation. The faculty demonstrates knowledge and implementation of higher education philosophy.

Requirements

• Graduate Degree (Masters) in Physician Assistant or terminal degree in relevant field
• If PA, holds current NCCPA Certification, Ohio PA license or OH license eligible. If physician, holds current licensure as allopathic or osteopathic physician and board certified ABMS or AO
• At least two years as a practicing physician assistant, combination of relevant teaching/clinical practice, or higher education experience.
• Effective oral and written communication in English and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use appropriate technology in the classroom.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the specific division and students.

Nice To Haves

• Earned doctorate (PhD, EdD, DHSc relevant to Profession/Job position)
• PA licensure in the State of Ohio
• Teaching experience in PA/medical education.
• Active and current membership in professional and community organizations.
• Evidence of or potential for scholarly achievement in appropriate field.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, delivers didactic, clinical, and/or laboratory instruction as assigned, and manages assigned courses including student assessment and academic counseling; and assures availability of remedial instruction (Student Success Center).
• Contributes to student and/or program academic assessment processes and activities related to ARC-PA Accreditation and institutional effectiveness (e.g. including peer, self, and course review; curriculum design, implementation, coordination and evaluation; program assessment; development, review and revision of program's mission statement, goals, learning outcomes/competencies).
• Promotes the PA program and PA profession to potential students and community; participates in selecting applicants for admission to the PA Program.
• Remains current with trends, issues and practices in the discipline through active involvement in professional development/scholarly activities.
• Participates in those activities offered to the college and/or community which are in a faculty member's recognized area of expertise or those that are performed as an institutional assignment/service (including college committees as appointed or elected).

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level