Faculty (Rank TBD) – Physician Assistant – Fort Lauderdale

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Job Title:

Faculty (Rank TBD) – Physician Assistant – Fort Lauderdale – 997140

Location:

Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida

Work Type:

Full Time with Full Benefits

Job Category:

Exempt

Hiring Range:

Commensurate with experience

Pay Basis:

Annually

Subject to Grant Funding?:

No

Essential Job Functions:

1. Teach graduate course(s) Physician Assistant course(s) in the classroom as assigned.

2. Select teaching, advising, and evaluation strategies appropriate to the students and setting.

3. Present ideas clearly.

4. Create a climate that is conductive to learning.

5. Stimulate intellectual curiosity.

6. Provide and maintain a reliable schedule of office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.

7. Participate in department and college-wide committees and meetings.

8. Engage in curriculum development related to current and new courses.

9. Maintain a personal professional development plan, which may include scholarship, research, service and/or creative activities, to assure growth and currency within the academic field.

10. Display behavior consistent with professional ethics.

11. Mentor and/or orient new faculty as assigned.

12. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University policies and applicable laws.

Marginal Job Functions:

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

1. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.

2. Ability to effectively present information to students, public groups, or professional organizations in the English language.

3. Ability to work with appropriate mathematical concepts specific to the particular discipline.

4. Ability to apply concepts to practical situations.

5. Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.

6. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (Formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).

7. Adaptability and willingness to teach courses and/or perform special duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Required Education:

Master’s Degree

Major (if required):

In related area of specialization

Required Experience:

1. Five (5) years of related experience and/or training, including clinical experience.
2. Physician Assistant or related health professional.

Preferred Qualifications:

1. Doctoral degree in related area of specialization and five (5) years of experience in healthcare.
2. Current NCCPA certification preferred.
3. Eligible for licensure in the State of Florida, if applicable.

Is this a safety sensitive position?

No

Background Screening Required?

No

Pre-Employment Conditions:

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation.

To ensure a safe learning environment for students and staff, as a condition of employment the selected candidate will need to provide proof of a completed COVID-19 vaccination prior to commencement of employment or an approved exemption and reasonable accommodation for medical or religious reasons.

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Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.