Physician Associate Studies Temporary Pool

Commonwealth University Portal•Bloomsburg, PA

About The Position

Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for temporary faculty positions (full-time one semester, part-time one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise in the Department of Physician Associate Studies. The Department of Physician Associate (PA) Studies at Commonwealth University houses the nationally recognized Physician Assistant (PA) Program. Founded in 1996 as the Lock Haven University PA Program, and graduating its first class in 1998, this program is recognized as the first PA Program within Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education. Following five years of success at the Lock Haven campus, the PA Program was expanded to the Clearfield campus location in 2001 with classroom instruction delivered using state-of-the-art distance education technology. In 2010, the PA Program was again expanded, now offering instruction additionally at a campus location in Harrisburg. Graduates of the program enjoy a 98% first-time pass rate on the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination ( PANCE ). The Department of PA Studies consists of on-site faculty at each campus location where the program is offered. On-site faculty serve as instructors for both classroom and lab-based instruction as well as advisors for both first year (didactic phase) and second year (clinical phase) students. The curriculum for the PA Program utilizes a team-teaching approach to a modular-based design with didactic instruction, following an organ-based and medical specialty-focused approach. Faculty in the department have clinical expertise in a variety of settings including family practice, pediatrics, women’s health, inpatient medicine, emergency medicine/urgent care, and surgery.

Responsibilities

Deliver classroom instruction across multiple campus locations using distance education technology within a team-based modular format.
Provide on-site instruction for small group, physical diagnosis, and clinical skills lab activities.
T ravel to other campus locations for on-site instruction as assigned.
S upervise and complete site visits on second year PA students as needed.
Develop learning outcomes for PA students.
Develop, implement, and administer competency assessments of PA students.
Assure clinical education sites used by the program are in compliance with University and Program policies including the ability of clinical sites to provide patient experiences that support students in achieving program-defined student learning outcomes and competencies.
Actively recruit and maintain existing clinical partnerships and training sites.
Acquire data on the efficacy of didactic and clinical instruction provided to PA students.
In concert with other designated program personnel and appropriate departmental committees, analyze, draw conclusions, and implement educational strategies to foster an environment of continuous quality improvement.
Develop, coordinate, and provide instructional support for clinical year PA students.
Attend and participate in committee, program, and departmental meetings.
Assist with day-to-day activities at your campus location including assistance with classroom technology, lab preparation/clean-up, inventory of supplies, etc.
Assist the Program Director and Department Chair in reviewing, planning, and analyzing compliance with ARC -PA standards of accreditation.
Actively participate in the University community and professional service.
Engage in academic and professional scholarship activities.