Physician Assistant Faculty

POSITION TITLE: Physician Assistant Faculty

DEPARTMENT: Physician Assistant Department

POSITION STATUS: Full Time (12 months)

POSITION REPORTS TO: Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies

SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Physician Assistant Studies Program Director, the full time Physician Assistant faculty is primarily responsible for teaching. Faculty members assess, plan, implement, and evaluate instruction for students during the didactic phase in coordination with establish course and program objectives. Faculty members are also responsible for collaboration with ARC-PA standards and assist in accreditation activities.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES/ACTIVITIES

Teaching & Related Activities

The primary responsibility of a faculty member is effective teaching. For details on classroom and clinical responsibilities – See USF Faculty Handbook. Faculty are expected to:

• Teach in PBL, classroom and laboratory settings
• Teach courses consistent with the catalog description, NCCPA blueprint and ARC-PA standards
• Teach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meet required contact hours
• Integrate evidence-based practice
• Collaborate with colleagues for instructional improvement via professional peer review
• Maintain effective communication verbally, in writing, and electronically with students, faculty, the program director, clinical agencies, and health care professionals
• Assist with evaluation of adjunct faculty members
• Submit reports and requests for information promptly
• Fulfill the Code of Ethics of the university and for their profession
• Create an effective learning environment
• Facilitate critical reflection and support innovation in students
• Provide timely feedback and fairly evaluate students’ progress
• Evaluate student clinical, laboratory and classroom performance and provide individual counsel and guidance as necessary to promote student success
• Propose plans to improve students’ performance
• Maintain appropriate records such as clinical/laboratory evaluations, test scores, anecdotal notes, and attendance on an ongoing basis to document evidence of student progress
• Assist Program Director as assigned

Responsibilities may be adjusted for special assignments at the discretion of the Program Director and Dean.

USF WAY:

University of Saint Francis (USF) employees demonstrate a commitment to the University’s mission and support of its Catholic and Franciscan traditions. Employees provide the intellect, empathy, and ability to serve our students and community. The USF Way of serving is a source of pride for many employees. To provide a consistently high level of quality experience across our university, we provide the following service expectations for all employees. These standards have been tailored by position and responsibilities and are incorporated into performance evaluations.

Standard #1: Provide opportunities for deeper conversations, prayer and reflection.

Standard #2: Utilize best practices in communication and service.

• Apply care to your words and deeds to ensure respect for others.

• Commit to follow through without exception and with quality.

• Offer additional assistance after serving as in, “How else may I assist you?”

• Respond promptly, whether in person, via phone, or email.

Standard #3: Recognize and celebrate milestones and achievements.

Standard #4: Use resources wisely and support green initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education

Academic and experiential qualifications appropriate to faculty role:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program is required
• Master’s degree in discipline or related field is required
• Doctorate in a related field is preferred

Licensure/Certification

• Current Indiana licensure as a Physician Assistant or eligible for Indiana license required
• Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification required
• Must maintain current recertification as a PA-C

Experience

• Minimum of three years in the discipline is preferred
• Prior clinical or classroom teaching in a university setting is preferred

Requirements for all College of Health Sciences faculty engaged in clinical instruction:

• Current TB testing
• Current CPR certification
• Documentation of Hepatitis B immunization
• Other requirements as specified by clinical facilities

Knowledge and Skills

• Competence in educational principles and techniques used in higher education classrooms, laboratory, and clinical settings
• Knowledge of the profession including theory and practice, procedures, and regulations
• Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and electronic) necessary to interact effectively with students, faculty, professional staff, administration, clinical affiliates, and the community
• Competence in electronic communication, creating lectures, word processing and use of electronic database and spreadsheet programs.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: One location