Faculty (Rank TBD), Physician Assistant - 993827

NSU•Jacksonville, FL

13h•Onsite

About The Position

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is seeking a Physician Assistant faculty member. NSU, founded in 1964, is a not-for-profit university known for academic excellence and innovation. The university offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including tuition waiver, retirement plan, and excellent medical and dental plans. NSU is a tobacco-free campus dedicated to the health and welfare of its community. This role serves as a primary faculty member responsible for developing and revising the program's mission, goals, and competencies; selecting applicants; providing student instruction and academic counseling; ensuring remedial instruction is available; designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum; and evaluating the program. Demonstrated experience in educating students, with a prior faculty appointment or clinical background as a Physician Assistant or other healthcare professional with expertise in an academic area within the Health Professions Division is required.

Requirements

Appointment to the rank of assistant professor requires completion of professional training, which in most disciplines will be a terminal degree (usually the earned doctorate), and the clear promise of a successful career in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Appointment to the rank of associate professor normally requires a record of substantial success in teaching, scholarship, and service.
Appointment to the rank of professor requires a record of distinguished scholarship and outstanding teaching ability, evidenced by recognized professional productivity in the field(s) of specialization.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
Ability to effectively present information to students, public groups, or professional organizations in the English language.
Ability to work with appropriate mathematical concepts specific to the particular discipline.
Ability to apply concepts to practical situations.
Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).
Eligible for licensure in the state of Florida, if applicable.
Master's Degree in a related area of specialization.
Five (5) years of related experience and/or training, including clinical experience.
Physician Assistant or related health professional.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in related area of specialization and five (5) years of experience in healthcare.
Current NCCPA certification preferred.
Eligible for licensure in the State of Florida, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Teaches undergraduate or graduate Physician Assistant course(s) in the classroom as assigned.
Selects teaching and evaluation strategies appropriate to the students and setting.
Presents ideas clearly.
Creates a climate that is conducive to learning.
Provides and maintains a reliable schedule of office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation, and consultation.
Participates in department, college-wide, and university-wide committees and meetings.
Engages in curriculum development related to current and new courses.
Maintains a personal professional development plan, which may include research or other creative activities, to assure growth and currency within the academic field.
Displays behavior consistent with professional ethics.
May manage subordinates in the classroom or laboratory.
Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University's policies and applicable laws.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.