Faculty Member- Physician Assistant Program

Description:

The Physician Assistant Program at Elizabethtown College is currently seeking a full-time Faculty member with duties to be performed on a twelve-month basis.

This faculty member is responsible for teaching graduate-level courses for didactic and clinical year PA students in compliance with expectations set forth by ARC-PA accreditation standards and the NCCPA blueprint under the guidance of the Program Director. Primary responsibilities will be to didactic year students.

Job Duties:

• Provide graduate-level lecture and laboratory instruction to PA students
• Assist the Program Director in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the PA program
• Develop, maintain, implement, evaluate, and ensure adequacy and appropriateness of assigned courses to ensure compliance with the ARC-PA standards
• Participate in the accreditation process and assist in preparations for ARC-PA site visits
• Evaluate student performance and competencies for assigned courses
• Evaluate student performance and competencies during the didactic and clinical years
• Participate in selecting applicants for admission to the PA program
• Review course syllabi with all didactic instructors
• Participate in reviewing and revising as necessary the mission statement for the program
• Serve as an academic advisor to assist students in curriculum and career planning
• Provide and maintain a reliable schedule of office hours for student advising, remediation, and consultation
• Schedule and assist with formal student remediation in compliance with program expectations and accreditation standards, as needed
• Participate in interprofessional education (IPE) programs for didactic and clinical year programs
• Participate in ongoing evaluation of the PA program
• Participate as a member of the Physician Assistant Faculty Committee and the Academic and Professional Affairs Committee
• Maintain a professional development plan that addresses teaching, scholarship, service as well as diversity, equity, accessibility and justice to the standard performance expectations.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of ARC-PA accredited program or other associated accredited program specific to applicant’s discipline
• Current NCCPA certification or current certification per applicant’s discipline
• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies or related field
• Eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania
• Five or more years of clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching experience in physician assistant education is preferred

For full consideration, please provide cover letter, CV and contact information for (3) references.