Full Job Description
Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.
Position Summary
Concordia University (CU) is a faith-based university located in Ann Arbor, MI, seeking applicants for a part-time faculty position in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program. The PA program is housed in the School of Health Professions, and has a mission to prepare competent PA’s who are committed to caring for patients in mind, body and spirit with an emphasis on primary care and preventive medicine. The Physician Assistant Program Principal Faculty position (didactic) will involve teaching, evaluation, advisement, and mentoring of physician assistant students in classroom, clinical, and other settings.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
Program
- Promote the mission of Concordia University to all faculty, staff, students, and to the community at large
- Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff, and students
- Comply with faculty/staff policies and procedures
- 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
- Fulfill the University’s scholarship expectation through research, publication, grant development, creative achievement, and other endeavors consistent with the Faculty Handbook
- Provide committee service
- Attend PA program and CUAA faculty meetings
Teaching
- Participate with other principal faculty in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation/assessment of the PA didactic program curriculum
- Provide PA student instruction, assessment, remediation, and academic advisement in areas of clinical expertise
- Assist the DCE in developing curricular content for the EOR
Assessment
- Share responsibility with other faculty for evaluation of student competency in the didactic year
- Assist the DCE in evaluation of student competency in assessments during the clinical year
- Develop, administer, and report mid-term, end-of-course, end of term, end of program and any other assessment tools needed in ongoing evaluation of the didactic curriculum
Program support
- Participate in PA student selection
- Assist in the search process for selecting PA program faculty
- Advise the program director of any problems related to behavior, academics or professionalism
- Fulfill faculty responsibilities as outlined in the Faculty Handbook
- Complete required institutional, program accreditation, and other reports necessary for the advancement of University programs, both on campus and at extended campus sites
Scholarship
- Establish a personal program of scholarly activity
- Participate in clinical practice, as assigned
Service
- Perform service activities that advance the PA program, and the PA profession, including assistance in the recruitment, orientation, and retention of PA students
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Dedication to the academic priorities of CU and the CU/PA program mission
- Previous experience with ARC-PA accreditation procedures and articulation processes is preferred
- Experience in activities that focus on assessment and student learning outcomes is preferred
- Experience with simulation learning activities beneficial
- Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)
Physical Demands/Equipment
Education and Experience
- Current Michigan licensure or eligible to obtain
- Graduate of Physician Assistant program with a Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies; an earned doctorate is preferred
- NCCPA certification and current registration is required
- Minimum of 2 years clinical experience required
- Experience as a faculty member in a PA program or comparable experience is preferred
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability; curriculum development, teaching, and administration is required
Compensation and Benefits
- This is a part-time faculty position. Starting wage may be determined upon education and/or experience.
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.
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.
The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.
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.