Physician Assistant Program - full-time faculty

Bethel University•Saint Paul, MN

3d•$63,938 - $129,057•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time, in-person tenure-track or clinical-track faculty position in the Physician Assistant program. The faculty member delivers face-to-face didactic education in their area of expertise and assists with coordinating and delivering clinical education. The role works with the Director of Didactic Education (DDE) and Director of Clinical Education (DCE), teaching PA students through lectures and small-group work, assisting in labs, proctoring exams, supporting clinical site visits, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. The position includes an annual teaching load equivalent to 24 to 32 load credits across agreed-upon didactic and clinical medicine courses. The faculty member assesses student progress, supports remediation where needed, evaluates learning across didactic and clinical phases, and contributes to ongoing curriculum assessment and refinement in accordance with ARC-PA standards. The faculty member also collaborates with program leadership, faculty, staff, and lab coordinators; advises students; and serves on committees. Bethel University describes its mission as educating and equipping students to lead lives of impact through transformative academics in a Christ-centered community. Employees are expected to participate in and support the University’s Christ-centered community and mission, including its Affirmation of Faith and Community Covenant. The position is based in a professional office environment at a suburban Christian university and routinely uses standard office equipment. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Applicants living and working from certain listed states are not eligible for consideration.

Requirements

Must be a NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant/Associate with a master’s degree or higher, or an MD/DO.
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.
Ability to teach PA students within the applicant’s scope of expertise.
Exemplary communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
Ability to create an educational environment that fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability.
Ability to develop quality relationships and provide responsive customer service.
Ability to advise and mentor students.
Understanding of and commitment to advancing inclusive excellence in the PA program.
Commitment to the University’s mission and values and agreement to abide by University policies and stated community expectations.
Must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching, preferably in higher education.
Experience as a clinical preceptor for PA, NP, or medical students.
Healthcare administration experience.

Responsibilities

Deliver face-to-face instruction for an annual teaching load equivalent to 24 to 32 load credits across agreed-upon didactic and clinical medicine courses.
Teach PA students through lectures and small-group work, assist in labs, and proctor exams.
Assist with clinical site visits and help ensure compliance with accreditation standards.
Review student performance data, including grades, assessments, and faculty feedback, and collaborate in remediation when needed.
Monitor and evaluate student learning during the didactic and clinical phases, providing timely feedback and support.
Continually assess, evaluate, and refine didactic education in accordance with current ARC-PA standards.
Collaborate with the DDE, DCE, and Program Director on delivery and refinement of the MSPA curriculum.
Work with faculty, staff, and the lab coordinator to schedule and recruit adjunct faculty and assistants for lab courses.
Foster relationships with adjunct faculty and PA alumni and provide ongoing support and recognition.
Advise PA students as assigned by the Program Director.
Serve on program and University committees as directed.
Participate in and support Bethel’s Christ-centered community, mission, and Community Covenant commitments.