Full Job Description
The Instructional Faculty (job code 2322) member (Foundations of Clinical Medicine) is responsible for teaching, course development, and student mentorship for the MSPA program. The Foundations of Clinical Medicine course primarily consists of graduate-level physiology, as well as brief sections on clinical microbiology and clinical genetics. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in course content, commit to active learning approaches, and share in the mission of CSUSB and the MSPA program.
The Instructional Faculty (job code 2322) member (Foundations of Clinical Medicine) reports directly to the Program Director and works collaboratively with the Director of Didactic Education, as well as other PA Program team members to ensure the program is in full compliance with ARC-PA Standards.
- Provide teaching and high-quality instruction in the MSPA program’s Foundations of Clinical Medicine course using active learning methods.
- Coordinate curriculum (i.e., Course Director) within the Foundations of Clinical Medicine course.
- Evaluate student performance and provide remedial instruction/reassessment as needed.
- Counsel and mentor students related to academic and professional development.
- Support the Director of Didactic Education with the didactic phase of the curriculum, including the design, development, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and maintenance of assigned course(s) with adherence to ARC-PA Standards.
- Contribute to accreditation activities by serving as a content expert for curricular and position-focused areas.
- Support the comprehensive assessment of the didactic phase, including data collection for assigned course(s).
- Collaborate with the Program Director and MSPA program faculty to perform programmatic evaluation.
- Engage in ongoing faculty development to remain aware of issues affecting clinical medicine and/or course content.
- Work collaboratively with academic programs at CSUSB and partner institutions (as needed).
- Serve as an active member of MSPA program committees and relevant CSUSB committees (as needed).
- Perform other duties as determined by the Director of Didactic Education and Program Director.
Education and Experience
Physician assistant (PA) candidates must be or have:
- Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program.
- Minimum of three years of clinical practice and/or full-time teaching experience as a Physician Assistant.
Physician (i.e., M.D. and D.O.) candidates must have:
- Medical degree from an LCME- or AOA-accredited institution.
- Current licensure in the state of California as an allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) physician.
- Minimum of three years of experience working in a clinical setting as a licensed Physician.
- Current knowledge of clinical practice standards.
Non-PA and non-physician candidates must have:
- Terminal or doctoral degree in a related field (e.g., PharmD, DHSc, PhD, EdD) from an accredited institution.
- Related fields include Physiology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biological Science, or similar.
- Current certification by national board (if actively practicing and applicable to profession).
- Current licensure in the state of California (if actively practicing and applicable to profession).
- Equivalent of at least three years of full-time clinical experience (if applicable to profession) or higher education experience at the time of appointment.
- Excellent teaching skills, including the ability to engage and mentor students.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (including being a good listener) to interact and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
- Advanced time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Strong critical thinking, analytical, research, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
- Demonstrated ability to analyze and present complex issues to diverse individuals and groups.
- Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Ability to use high-level discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling problems of a sensitive nature and security of confidential records.
- Working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and education laws and regulations.
- Working knowledge of and ability to operate standard office equipment and technology including, but not limited to, desktop computer, laptop, copier, fax machine, scanner, and printer.
- Demonstrated proficiency and ability to effectively use common computer and technology programs and related computer software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, etc.) in the course of assigned duties.
The following qualifications will also be considered when reviewing applications. However, the qualifications below are not required in order to apply.
- Prior teaching experience in the specified subject matter for a PA program, medical school, or equivalent.
- Ability to incorporate active learning and utilize current educational technology into teaching.
- Additional years of clinical practice and/or full-time teaching experience in a PA program (or the equivalent) beyond the requirements.
- Prior experience with accreditation and/or curriculum development within a PA program (or the equivalent).
- Experience with the Canvas learning management system is a plus.
- Prior experience working within a diverse campus community.
Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.
STATEMENT OF COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY
In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. In our commitment to diversity, we welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. Our commitment to work toward an environment that values diversity requires that we create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.
The concept and dimensions of diversity are to be advanced and incorporated into every aspect of university activity, including student life, the curriculum, teaching, programs, staffing, personnel training practices, research, community services, events, and all other areas of university endeavor.
Dimensions of diversity shall include but are not limited to, the following: race, ethnicity, religious belief, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity, gender expression, ability, socioeconomic status, cultural orientation, national origin, and age.
The implementation of the Commitment to Diversity will rest with the university as a whole. The president, in addition to a personal commitment and involvement, may use the University Diversity Committee, campus administrators, faculty, staff, and students as well as other members of the campus community to implement effectively the philosophy and intent of this statement.
To find out more about the Department of Physician Assistant Studies, please visit csusb.edu/mspa
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Cover Letter that includes:
- A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
- A listing of any courses previously taught
- A Diversity Statement
- If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
- Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
- Reference List – names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
- Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process.
Advertised: Feb 04 2025 Pacific Standard Time Applications close: