Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies

Saint Joseph's University • Philadelphia, PA

138d

About The Position

The Principal Faculty is responsible for participation in student learning activities during the didactic and clinical phases of the Physician Assistant Program and reports to the Department Chair/Program Director. This is a full-time 1.0 FTE, 12-month position dedicated to the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Program. A final non-tenure track rank/title will be determined at the conclusion of the search process based on the qualifications of the candidates.

Requirements

• Must hold at least a Master's degree as a Physician Assistant or in a related healthcare discipline
• Must be NCCPA certified and have or be eligible for current licensure in Pennsylvania
• Must have a minimum of two years' experience as a physician assistant in a clinical setting
• Teaching and administrative experience preferred
• Must have strong interpersonal skills, including good oral and written communication abilities
• Must have familiarity with commonly used office and academic software

Responsibilities

• Participate in the development and revisions of didactic and clinical learning objectives, examinations, and evaluation methodology/tools
• Coordinate, teach, and/or evaluate instruction in clinical medicine, core/professional courses, and clinical experiences as assigned by the Academic Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator, or Program Director
• Assist the Academic Coordinator in creating and maintaining the didactic academic schedule
• Maintain student advisory groups and report on each advisee's academic progress
• Participate in the recruitment, screening, and selection of prospective students
• Facilitate potential partnerships with local, state, and regional medical facilities for lectures, adjunct faculty, preceptors, and clinical site development in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator
• Advocate for the program and the Physician Assistant profession within the medical and academic communities, including public relations and promotions
• Participate in program-related faculty/staff search committees
• Participate in regular faculty meetings, retreats, programs, and University committees, and professional organizations
• Attend local, state, and national conferences and designated programs pertinent to physician assistant education and practice to enhance teaching, management, and/or clinical abilities
• Partake in release time to pursue advanced degrees, part-time clinical work to retain clinical expertise, or other faculty development activities
• Engage in scholarly activities, community service, and program-related grant or research projects
• Assist the Program Director in the coordination and production of information related to program accreditation to ensure the ARC-PA Standards are met and maintained
• Administrative and other supervisory duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree