Full-Time Academic Principal Faculty – Physician Assistant Education

The Master of Science in Medicine – Physician Assistant Program (MSM-PA) within the College of Health Sciences is seeking candidates for a full-time, 12-month faculty position. Desired candidates should be capable of excellent teaching, committed to significant involvement with students both within and outside of the classroom, and interested in participating in the academic unit’s service learning and/or graduate research. The College of Health Sciences is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive academic community. We seek individuals with strong interpersonal and communication skills, who can advise students academically, spiritually, and socially, contributing to a supportive and collaborative environment.

Full time

• Develop and prepare course material such as syllabi, objectives, assigned readings, evaluation, instruments, course/lecture objectives, evaluations and other educational materials.
• Evaluate course performance at the close of the semester and make recommendations to faculty for modifications if indicated by the evaluation.
• Develop, schedule and coordinate the clinical labs taught during the first year curriculum.
• Recruit and vet lecturers (adjunct and guest lecturers) for didactic sessions
• Set up and take down special equipment and other supplies used in the clinical skills lab sessions
• Work with Lab and Sim Coordinator to maintain supplies used in clinical labs
• Arrange or provide lab instruction as appropriate
• Maintain communication (lecture confirmation, thank you letters, etc.) with all lecturers and lab instructors.
• Develop written examinations for specific courses and ensure their correlation to lecture material covered at the appropriate level for the learning objective. Incorporate item analysis in the post-exam review as appropriate.
• Provide lectures and serve as an instructor to the first-year students on topics in areas of expertise and interest.
• Ensure instructional assessment items are appropriately mapped to verify coverage.

• Participate in team meetings, Progress and Promotions Committee, Curriculum Committee and Admissions Committee.
• Participate in the formal evaluation of students’ performance
• Follow the academic progress and provide academic counseling and recommendations for learning community students
• Review and critique patient databases/workups and service projects submitted by advisees as part of their coursework.
• Advise students academically, spiritually, and socially
• Review the subjective and objective evaluation data from each advisee’s preceptor for each assigned rotation during the clinical phase
• Monitor both individual and group performance during the clinical year
• Coordinate schedules and other activities with other first-year course directors as appropriate.
• Participate in faculty development and other related coursework, seminars, and workshops to remain current.
• Support and participate in state and national organizations to promote the profession and strengthen network resources.
• Maintain credentials to practice (state, national) i.e., CME.
• Counsel and advise approximately 7-9 students per class year regarding: Academic performance and clinical performance, Program-related concerns, Selection of clinical electives

• Graduate of an accredited physician assistant program
• Minimum of a master’s degree – doctorate preferred
• NCCPA certified
• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) as a physician assistant in California.
• Prior academic experience preferred but not required
• Philosophical: Thorough commitment to the concept of Christian education and a desire to work in a Christian university. Supportive of the religious and educational goals of the university and its sponsoring denomination.
• Personal: Evidence of Christian commitment and active church involvement. In addition, faculty agree to live in agreement with PLNU’s

  Community Life Covenant

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• The job offer is contingent on the successful completion of a background check. PLNU will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.

• Phone/Zoom Interview
• Dialogue with students and faculty in the College of Health Sciences
• Lecture presented to faculty and students in the College of Health Sciences on research activity
• Evidence of successful teaching, if applicable
• Interview with the search committee
• Interview with the Dean of the College
• Interview with the Provost
• Interview with the President of the University

• Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Statement of Personal Faith, including:
  • Sharing your personal testimony or faith journey
• Statement of Research Interest
• Philosophy of Teaching in Christian Higher Education, including, but not limited to:
  • Integration of your faith into coursework and learning
  • Modeling your Christian faith to students in an authentic way
  • Encouraging students in their spiritual journey
• Provide names and contacts for three references, at least one professional contact who can speak to your teaching potential (references will only be contacted if you advance as a finalist candidate)
• Unofficial Transcripts for the highest degree completed