Faculty: Physician Assistant Principal Faculty

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Position Summary

Concordia University, Ann Arbor, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Assistant Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies Program.

The Physician Assistant Program Faculty position will involve teaching, assessment, advisement, and mentoring of Physician Assistant (PA) students in classroom, clinical, and other settings. As course director the principal faculty member will be responsible for the creation of the course syllabus including creating student learning objectives and course learning outcomes; creating, administering, and evaluating assessments linked to course outcomes; and evaluating adjunct/guest instructors and the course itself. Principal faculty will actively participate in continuous review and analysis of the program’s effectiveness in preparing students for clinical rotations, and at the end of the program, for entry-level clinical practice. Principal faculty will also assist in preparation for program assessment by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC-NCA), Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and others.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the annual review and revision of the PA program vision and mission statement
• Participate in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of PA program curriculum
• Develop and continually update course syllabi for all courses for which faculty is the course coordinator
• Participate in the evaluation of all students, all courses, and the pa program outcomes
• Provide pa student instruction, assessment, and academic and professional behavior evaluation and advisement, as assigned
• Develop, administer and report mid-term, end-of-course, and all other assigned didactic reports
• Provide data on all assessments for all courses for program analysis
• Participate in the ongoing analysis of student, course and program data
• Participate in the analysis of data to inform adjustments to delivery, assessment and/or evaluation of students, courses, and program outcomes
• Provide remedial instruction, as needed and assigned
• Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
• Comply with faculty/staff policies and procedures
• Promote the mission of Concordia University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large
• Work with CUAA faculty and staff on an ongoing basis to maintain program compliance with the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) and the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC-NCA) criteria for accreditation and reaccreditation
• Attend all required events, including but not limited to: weekly PA faculty meetings; CUAA plenary faculty meetings; University Commencement ceremonies (December & May); and end of program faculty retreat
• Attend and participate in PAEA or other similar faculty development workshops and conferences
• Participate in PA student selection
• Assist in the search process for selecting PA program faculty
• Fulfill the University’s scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development, creative achievement, and other endeavors consistent with the Faculty Handbook
• Perform service activities that advance the PA program and the PA profession, including assistance in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of PA students
• Participate in both PA program and CUAA committee work
• Participate in clinical practice
• Advise the program director of any problems with students related to behavior, academics or professionalism
• Fulfill faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
• Complete required institutional and program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Meet all requirements specified by Concordia University and for the PA program faculty
• Effective oral and written communication and organizational skills
• Effective teaching and clinical skills
• Effective evaluation skills

Physical Demands/Equipment

Education and Experience

Required:

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program (holding Master’s degree or higher)
• Current certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) with current eligibility to be employed in Michigan
• Two or more years of full-time clinical experience as a Physician Assistant

Preferred:

• Full time experience in higher education as a faculty member in a PA program
• Administrative or leadership experience as a faculty member in a PA program
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and for scholarly activity

Compensation and Benefits

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position. Concordia offers a full range of benefits to full-time employees including tuition benefits. The starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience.

Concordia University benefit options include, but are not limited to the following:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
• Disability and Survivor Plan
• Retirement Pension Plan
• Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
• Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
• Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
• Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
• Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)

Compensation and Benefit Details

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

A complete application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position

2. Updated CV

3. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by November 22, 2024, will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

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Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master’s degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.