Full Job Description
Dominican University of CA is seeking an experienced individual to serve as a part-time
course instructor for MSPAS Semester 1 course PA/PAL 5111 Clinical Assessment.
See course description below.
This course is scheduled on-campus on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday afternoons
from 1:00pm – 4:00pm. Full-time program faculty are the lead / primary instructor(s) for
this course. The program is looking for assistance with instruction on one afternoon, 3
hours per week, depending on response and applicant availability. Please indicate your
availability and/or preferred weekday afternoon (i.e., Monday, Wednesday, and/or
Friday).
- Teaching some aspects of the course as co-instructor as assigned by lead /
primary course instructor(s), including but not limited to: Direct lecture instruction,
direct laboratory instruction, or participation in shared laboratory instruction
regarding practical physical exam in a lab setting.
- Evaluate and grade student work and provide feedback to students as assigned
by the lead / primary course instructor, including but not limited to partial or full /
complete write-up of sample clinical cases, including SOAP note, procedure
note, pre- or post-op evaluation note, and/or complete history and physical exam.
- Participate in student assessment activities, including evaluation of student
history and physical exam performance in the laboratory or simulated clinical
setting.
- Mentor and advise students on the progress of their projects and coursework as
assigned by the lead / primary course instructor.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the lead / primary course instructor in
relation to classroom instruction and/or student assessment per course syllabus
- Uphold academic performance standards and integrity as outlined in the MSPAS
Program Handbook.
Course Descriptions:
DUOC Catalog description, PA/PAL 5111 Clinical Assessment:
The cornerstone of what physician assistants do is to obtain a medical history and
perform a physical examination. As a profession, we have gained recognition for our
ability to do this in an extremely organized and thorough manner, many times
discovering aspects or physical findings not previously uncovered. These
lecture/laboratory courses are designed to present and teach the techniques for
performing and documenting a complete and competent history and physical
examination and to begin to interpret both historical and physical findings as applicable
to the physiologic and/or disease state of a patient. Lectures will focus on history-taking
skills including communication skills and the normal physiologic findings for each
system of the body, in addition to discussing abnormal findings indicative of disease
states. The laboratory sessions will focus on practicing and mastering the skills needed
to competently perform both the medical interview and a thorough head-to-toe physical
examination, as well as documentation techniques – 15-week session. Fall I – Phase I.
Successful completion of both the theory and lab components of the course is required
to pass the course.
- PA-C, NP, MD, or DO with Master’s degree or higher as per medical specialty
- Current NCCPA certification (PA) or current board certification (NP, MD, DO).
Emeritus status will be considered.
- Active and unencumbered license in area of specialty.
- Minimum 2 Years of clinical experience in advanced medical practice field as per
degree and certification noted above.
- Competence in use of Google Suite: Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets, and
Slides.
- Competence in use of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Competence in use of Zoom virtual platform including use of digital camera.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Graduate medical education experience, or direct clinical education experience
(i.e., preceptor or resident educator), preferred.
- Clinical experience in primary care, urgent or emergency medicine care,
including experience in pre and post-procedure examination preferred.
- Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
- Must be willing to consent to a background check.
For additional information on the Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies
Program as Dominican University of California, please see the following web link:
https://www.dominican.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-science-physician-
assistant-studies-mspas
About the University
Dominican University of California is committed to academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement. The University values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates who share these commitments.
Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner-centered university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dominican has a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, an average class size of 16, with a small-town feeling in a park- like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.
Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all under-represented groups in higher education.
Dominican University of California participates in E-Verify, an online system used to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law.
For More Information Contact:
Kelly Newhouse, Chair/Program Director, MSPAS Program
Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Email: Kelly.newhouse@dominican.edu
Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to
excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are
committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values
the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture
that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members
of all underrepresented groups in higher education.