University of Wisconsin-Madison
Physician Assistant Teaching Faculty
University of Wisconsin-Madison, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Job Summary:This position will be located on the UW-Madison campus as part of the UW-Madison Physician Assistant Program. The UW-Madison PA program is located within the Health Science Learning Center in Madison, WI. The PA program currently matriculates over 65 students per year. This position is a 0.8-1.0 FTE (12-month appointment) non-tenure track academic staff faculty position in the Physician Assistant Program (UW School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH), Academic Affairs). Upon joining the PA program, a minimum of 0.2 FTE clinical practice will be required. This position requires excellent interpersonal communication skills, strong leadership and teaching skills, a collaborative style to complement a team environment, and active clinical practice. This faculty will work with both the didactic and clinical year faculty and students.
Duties will include providing classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course. This faculty will provide student mentoring for a subset of PA students, which includes regular meetings, grading and advising for the capstone process. This faculty will serve as an instructor of record for at least one course. Duties also include coordination of clinical rotations for students at the Madison campus and assisting with site visits, recruitment of new preceptors and coordination of other duties with UW Madison PA faculty.
An ideal candidate is a PA who is a strong, organized problem-solver. They must have effective communication skills with strong time-management skills.Responsibilities: Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.
5% Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline15% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements15% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques30% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading10% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties5% May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques20% Assist with coordination of clinical rotations for students at the Madison campus and assisting with site visits, recruitment of new preceptors and coordination of other duties with UW Madison PA faculty.Institutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and InclusionEducation:RequiredMaster's DegreePhysician Assistant Studies
PreferredMaster's DegreeMaster of Public HealthQualifications:Required:- minimum of 3 years clinical practice as a Physician Assistant- excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred:- teaching experience in an academic setting highly desiredLicense/Certification:RequiredPA - Physician Assistant LicenseLicensed in the State of Wisconsin or ability to be licensed
RequiredDrivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management StandardsTravel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver(click on 'Become an authorized driver;' then click on 'Required criteria').Work Type:Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableSalary:NegotiableANNUAL (12 months)Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)Additional Information:The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.How to Apply:To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.Contact:Beth Millerbmiller53@wisc.edu608-265-8696Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.Official Title:Teaching Faculty II(TL026)Department(s):A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ACAD AFFAIRS/PHY ASST PRGEmployment Class:Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:307853-AS
Duties will include providing classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course. This faculty will provide student mentoring for a subset of PA students, which includes regular meetings, grading and advising for the capstone process. This faculty will serve as an instructor of record for at least one course. Duties also include coordination of clinical rotations for students at the Madison campus and assisting with site visits, recruitment of new preceptors and coordination of other duties with UW Madison PA faculty.
An ideal candidate is a PA who is a strong, organized problem-solver. They must have effective communication skills with strong time-management skills.Responsibilities: Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.
5% Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline15% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements15% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques30% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading10% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties5% May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques20% Assist with coordination of clinical rotations for students at the Madison campus and assisting with site visits, recruitment of new preceptors and coordination of other duties with UW Madison PA faculty.Institutional Statement on Diversity:Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and InclusionEducation:RequiredMaster's DegreePhysician Assistant Studies
PreferredMaster's DegreeMaster of Public HealthQualifications:Required:- minimum of 3 years clinical practice as a Physician Assistant- excellent verbal and written communication skills
Preferred:- teaching experience in an academic setting highly desiredLicense/Certification:RequiredPA - Physician Assistant LicenseLicensed in the State of Wisconsin or ability to be licensed
RequiredDrivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management StandardsTravel is required. Must provide a valid driver's license. Employees may use their own transportation or receive approval for University Car Fleet usage. Employment is conditional pending the results of a Pre-hire Driver Authorization Check. See https://businessservices.wisc.edu/managing-risk/driver-authorization-and-insurance/driver-authorization/#become-authorized-driver(click on 'Become an authorized driver;' then click on 'Required criteria').Work Type:Full or Part Time: 80% - 100%
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.Appointment Type, Duration:Ongoing/RenewableSalary:NegotiableANNUAL (12 months)Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Benefits information can be found at (https://hr.wisc.edu/benefits/).
SMPH Academic Staff Benefits flyer: (https://uwmadison.box.com/s/r50myohfvfd15bqltljn0g4laubuz7t0)Additional Information:The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment. University sponsorship is not available for this position.How to Apply:To apply for this position, please click on the "Apply Now" button. You will be asked to upload a current resume/CV and a cover letter briefly describing your qualifications and experience.Contact:Beth Millerbmiller53@wisc.edu608-265-8696Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.Official Title:Teaching Faculty II(TL026)Department(s):A53-MEDICAL SCHOOL/ACAD AFFAIRS/PHY ASST PRGEmployment Class:Academic Staff-RenewableJob Number:307853-AS