Special Purpose or Tenure Track Faculty - Physician Assistant Studies

Radford University•Roanoke, VA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Radford University invites applicants for a full-time special purpose or tenure-track faculty position in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Radford University Carilion in Roanoke. The faculty member plans, implements, and evaluates academic curriculum and assigned teaching responsibilities, and serves as an academic advisor to students. The position includes professional contributions and university service, with expectations depending on faculty track and departmental requirements. Teaching may take place in classrooms, skills laboratories, and clinical settings. The faculty member may be asked to teach any subject pertinent to Physician Assistant student education and consistent with their educational background and training. The role involves regular contact with students and clinical facility personnel, as well as communication with the program director and other faculty to coordinate student learning experiences. Clinical facilities may present a moderate risk of exposure to communicable diseases. The faculty member maintains professional competence through continuing education and/or professional practice. Other duties include participating in program development and evaluation, student admissions, and assigned administrative responsibilities. The position is 40 hours per week for 12 months per year. Salary is $86,000–$120,000, commensurate with experience, qualifications, and rank. The position is not grant funded, is not restricted, and is not 100% telework.

Requirements

Master’s degree in PA studies, or a terminal degree (or expectation of completion of a terminal degree) in an appropriate field for courses taught.
Doctoral degree required to qualify for a tenure-track position.
At least one year of clinical experience is required for faculty with a clinical provider background.
Licenses, certifications, and/or registrations required by professional title or certification requirements and accreditor requirements.
PA professionals must be NCCPA certified.
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.
Good understanding of educational principles and methodologies.
Ability to demonstrate psychomotor skills effectively while explaining steps to learning.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience.
Background in anatomy and cadaver dissection.
Significant background in education.
Background in research.
Experience or interest in rural health.
Experience with data collection, organization, evaluation, and analysis.

Responsibilities

Teach according to expertise in classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical settings.
Participate in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of curriculum to meet professional and accreditation standards.
Evaluate student performance and ensure remedial instruction is available.
Serve as academic advisor for assigned students; maintain current advising files and records and provide academic counseling.
Participate in professional contributions, including creative intellectual activities involving the discovery, integration, and application of knowledge shared with and validated by peers.
Participate in university, departmental, college, professional, and local community service, including committee and workgroup service or leadership.
Participate in developing, reviewing, and revising the program mission statement, goals, and competencies.
Participate in evaluation of the program and selection of applicants for admission to the PA program.
Perform assigned administrative duties.
Maintain professional competence through continuing education and/or professional practice.
Communicate with students, clinical facility personnel, the program director, and other faculty to coordinate student learning experiences.