PA Program Faculty - Clinical Director (29642)

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY•Overland Park, KS

17h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for providing high-quality and engaging instruction and academic mentoring to learners; developing, assessing, and assuring excellent pedagogy and curriculum design; promoting student achievement and academic integrity on behalf of the University; and collaborating with support services provided through campus units. This role also involves developing, maintaining, and reviewing clinical year relationships and preceptor growth.

Requirements

PA must be NCCPA certified and eligible for a license in Kansas; MD, DO, or APRN must be eligible for a license in Kansas.
Must possess a master's or doctorate to teach at the master's level.
One to three years as a clinician if applicable.
Previous clinical precepting or teaching experience for a PA program or medical school.
Ability to work collaboratively with fellow university faculty as well as departments that support learner life and academic achievement.
Proven ability to teach effectively in a post-secondary classroom.
Ability to adjust to and respond to learner and local university needs and concerns.
Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure a culture of care.
Passion for educating health professionals.
Competent analytical skills.
Desire to grow as a faculty and leader in PA education.
Must be able to lift 5-15 pounds at times.
Responsible for driving students and University vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Previous clinical precepting or teaching experience for a PA program or medical school.

Responsibilities

Generate and deliver classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within basic medical and clinical science topics.
Maintain a high standard in classroom teaching through engaging and effective pedagogy, exhibiting awareness and understanding of best practices in graduate education.
Actively participate in the accreditation process, compliance, and adherence to the ARC-PA standards.
Develop, maintain, and review all clinical sites, affiliation agreements, and clinical preceptors in collaboration with the Director of the PA Program and the Academic and Clinical Operations Coordinator.
Establish and maintain relationships with clinical preceptors and community partners.
Develop and implement clinical rotation scheduling with the Academic and Clinical Operations Coordinator.
Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the curriculum, revising it based on PA profession competencies, program competencies, entry-level practice expectations, and ongoing professional growth.
Evaluate learner performance and provide remediation instruction.
Maintain effective curricula through participation in university-wide assessment processes.
Participate in the program's admissions process, including recruitment and selection.
Participate in the development, review, and revision of the mission statement, program goals, and competencies.
Participate in evaluating the program and programmatic data collection and critical analysis.
Apply analysis results to create action plans and identify strengths, areas needing improvement, and weaknesses in the curriculum.
Serve as an academic advisor, attending to learner needs and concerns.
Work with faculty advisors to identify and develop opportunities for each learner to succeed through assessment and remediation.
Provide academic counseling to learners.
Collaborate in scheduling courses, addressing academic concerns, and supporting retention efforts.
Maintain awareness of contemporary trends and evolving knowledge within one’s academic discipline and in the liberal arts through research, creative work, writing, conference attendance, public presentations, and other involvement.
Participate in local, state, and national service to the PA profession and/or higher learning.
Collaborate in addressing academic concerns, such as serving on program committees.
Participate in campus and university-wide committee work.
Participate in mentoring and development of new faculty as needed.
Participate in campus and university-wide governance by responding to and engaging in dialogue related to academic issues across the university.
Abide by all rules and regulations contained in the University Faculty Handbook and the University Employment Policies Handbook.
Model and encourage collaboration among University departments.
Understand and exercise good judgment regarding University policies and procedures.
Manage University and student information confidentially and ethically.
Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism.
Represent the University positively to students, external groups, faculty, and staff.
Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
Exercise inclusivity in daily actions aligning with the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.