Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies

Saint Joseph's University-posted 4 months ago
Full-time • Senior
Philadelphia, PA
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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.

  • 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
  • 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
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