Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies

Position Title:

Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies

Time Type:

Full time

Position Summary and Qualifications:

The Principal Faculty is responsible for participation in student learning activities during the didactic and clinical phases of the Physician Assistant Program and reports to the Department Chair/Program Director. This is a full-time 1.0 FTE, 12-month position dedicated to the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPAS) Program. A final non-tenure track rank/title will be determined at the conclusion of the search process based on the qualifications of the candidates.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Participate in the development and revisions of didactic and clinical learning objectives, examinations, and evaluation methodology/tools

• Coordinate, teach, and/or evaluate instruction in clinical medicine, core/professional courses, and clinical experiences as assigned by the Academic Coordinator, Clinical Coordinator, or Program Director

• Assist the Academic Coordinator in creating and maintaining the didactic academic schedule

• Maintain student advisory groups and report on each advisee’s academic progress

• Participate in the recruitment, screening, and selection of prospective students

• Facilitate potential partnerships with local, state, and regional medical facilities for lectures, adjunct faculty, preceptors, and clinical site development in conjunction with the Clinical Coordinator

• Advocate for the program and the Physician Assistant profession within the medical and academic communities, including public relations and promotions

• Participate in program-related faculty/staff search committees

• Participate in regular faculty meetings, retreats, programs, and University committees, and professional organizations

• Attend local, state, and national conferences and designated programs pertinent to physician assistant education and practice to enhance teaching, management, and/or clinical abilities

• Partake in release time to pursue advanced degrees, part-time clinical work to retain clinical expertise, or other faculty development activities

• Engage in scholarly activities, community service, and program-related grant or research projects

• Assist the Program Director in the coordination and production of information related to program accreditation to ensure the ARC-PA Standards are met and maintained

• Administrative and other supervisory duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director

Minimum Qualifications:

Required:

• Must hold at least a Master’s degree as a Physician Assistant or in a related healthcare discipline

• Must be NCCPA certified and have or be eligible for current licensure in Pennsylvania

• Must have a minimum of two years’ experience as a physician assistant in a clinical setting

• Teaching and administrative experience preferred

• Must have strong interpersonal skills, including good oral and written communication abilities

• Must have familiarity with commonly used office and academic software

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:

• Participation in university functions, such as open house and admitted student day, is generally scheduled on weekends and/or evenings

Saint Joseph’s University is a private, Catholic, Jesuit institution and we expect members of our community to be knowledgeable about – and to make a positive contribution to – our mission. Saint Joseph’s University is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce. The University is committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff so that our students, our disciplines and our community as a whole can benefit from the multiple perspectives it offers. The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion. EOE

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