Physician Assistant Studies: Full-Time Faculty

Position: Physician Assistant Studies: Full-Time Faculty Location: St. Paul, MN Job Id: 323306 # of Openings: 1 Physician Assistant: Full-Time Faculty Position Overview: The Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies at Concordia University - St. Paul (CSP) offers a full-time, tenure-track, 12-month faculty appointment for a Principal Faculty position. Academic rank is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This position will report directly to the PA Program Director upon appointment. The CSP PA Program, currently seeking Provisional Accreditation from the ARC-PA, presents a unique opportunity for a Principal Faculty member to play a central role in its initial development. This position will be instrumental in shaping the future of the CSP PA Program during the Provisional Accreditation process. Position Primary Role: This Principal Faculty position, in alignment with the CSP mission, vision, and values, will work closely with the Program Director to develop and deliver content for courses within the didactic and clinical curricula. Duties include teaching, scholarship, academic advising, service, and professional activities. Principal Faculty also serve on admissions, curriculum, and student progress committees and aid in student assessment and ongoing program evaluation. Duties include collaborating with the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, Program Manager, and Program Team in shared responsibilities relevant to all aspects of PA student experiences; conducting analyses of the program curriculum's efficiency and design; implementing data-based course modifications as appropriate; developing and implement data-based learning and assessment tools for courses; coordinate clinical phase end-of-rotation learning experiences; support the teaching and the development for other principal and instructional faculty; assist in the supervision of the program curriculum to ensure the effectiveness of education towards meeting both ARC-PA accreditation standards and the PA Program's mission, vision, and goals; and participate in general faculty activities such as research, service, teaching and student mentoring. This faculty position exemplifies the CSP mission, vision, and values, and acts in accordance with CSP policies and procedures. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Serve as course director and instructor for the didactic and clinical phase courses. Establish and maintain course objectives that map to program competencies/student learning outcomes for the curriculum, consistent with professional practice, the PA Program, and ARC-PA standards. Develop and maintain assessment tools and facilitate data-based curricular change decisions as needed. Support student learning activities to attain the program's academic competency standards. Maintain and disseminate the academic calendar, including ensuring compliance with initiatives affecting the PA Program calendar or academic schedule. Foster communication and collaboration among the PA faculty and staff through meetings and/or consultation. Coordinate all evaluation processes and ensure feedback and action plans are communicated promptly. Address student performance deficiencies and develop, implement, and monitor remediation plans effectively and timely. Ensure students are oriented to and maintain all policies and procedures related to the PA Program, the College of Health and Science, and CSP University. Maintain records regarding the attainment of program competencies and evaluations associated with student performance. Recruit and orient instructional faculty and engage in ongoing faculty assessment and mentoring to ensure adherence to program quality standards. Position Secondary Responsibilities: Provide additional leadership in maintaining ARC-PA accreditation standards and compliance with regulatory requirements. Participate in the program's admissions committee, including candidate review, interview, and selection. Mentor and advise students, fostering a supportive learning environment. Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Program Director, Program Medical Director, Program Director, or Dean. Position Qualifications: Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C): Required A master's degree in a field related to the health sciences, education, or management: Required Must have, or be eligible for, licensure as a PA in Minnesota: Required At least one year of clinical experience as a clinically-practicing PA-C: Preferred At least three years of experience in physician assistant education or at least three years of full-time higher education: Strongly Preferred Demonstrated abilities in teaching, research, scholarship, student advisement, committee service, management, and administration: Preferred Supplemental Information: It is the policy of CSP 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, CSP is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religious tenets. The mission of Concordia University, St Paul, a university of The Lutheran Church- Missouri Synod, is to prepare students for thoughtful and informed living, for dedicated service to God and humanity, and for enlightened care of God's creation, all within the context of the Christian gospel. This mission is rooted in academic excellence and Christian vocation. The vision of Concordia University, Saint Paul, is to be acknowledged as the leading Lutheran university offering exceptional opportunities for students from all backgrounds who seek relevant career preparation and a challenging academic experience coupled with the insights of Lutheran theology. Promise to Students - Concordia University, Saint Paul, empowers you to discover and engage your purpose for life, career and service, in a dynamic, multicultural, urban environment, where Christ is honored, all are welcome, and Lutheran convictions inform intellectual inquiry and academic pursuits. Concordia University owns a 41-acre campus just West of Downtown St. Paul with easy access to light-rail and bus transportation. Only blocks away from popular Summit and Grand Avenues, restaurants, shopping, and cultural activities abound. Concordia is known to have one of... For full info follow application link. It is the policy of CSP to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable equal opportunity, directives and regulations of federal, state, and local governing bodies or agencies thereof, specifically Minnesota Statute 363. CSP will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national (including ancestry) or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. CSP is an institution of LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CSP reserves the right to give preference in employment based upon religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained ministers of LCMS. CSP, based on a religious tenet, recognizes only male ordained ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female commissioned ministers of the Gospel.