Assistant Professor (Principal Faculty), Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies (MSPA) Program

About the role

The full-time Principal Faculty member is responsible for course development, instruction, and coordination for the MSPA Program. This experienced clinician and educator joins the team as a non-tenure track at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Principal Faculty member is actively involved in multiple other facets of the program, including admissions, accreditation, and mission and programmatic review. The successful candidate must share in the mission of KGI and the MSPA Program, as well as be a strong advocate for the PA profession. The Principal Faculty member reports directly to the Program Director and works collaboratively with the Director of Didactic Education and other PA Program faculty to ensure the program is in full compliance with ARC-PA Standards.

Responsibilities

• Provides high-quality student instruction and teaches in areas of clinical expertise;
• Coordinates instruction (i.e., serves as Course Director) within designated courses;
• Evaluates student performance (e.g., written assignments, examinations, research projects, OSCEs, lab practicals);
• Engages in the academic advising of students;
• Provides remedial instruction as needed;
• Assists the Director of Didactic Education with the design, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and long-term management of didactic courses to ensure the curriculum is fully compliant with ARC-PA Standards;
• Participates in ongoing accreditation activities, as well as continuous programmatic and curricular evaluation;
• Collaborates with Program Director and other principal faculty to develop, review, and revise the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program as necessary;
• Participates in the PA program’s admissions process, including student recruitment, review of applications, evaluation of candidates, and final selection for admission;
• Assists clinical site development and ongoing clinical site monitoring to ensure the quality and sufficiency of SCPEs;
• Engages in faculty development activities through ongoing clinical practice and/or continuous education in order to remain aware of issues impacting Physician Associate/Assistant education and clinical practice;
• Fosters academic and clinical collaborations with other programs in the School of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy, and the Henry E. Riggs School of Applied Life Sciences;
• Engages in active scholarship and service;
• Serves in appropriate committees in the School of Health Sciences;
• Performs other duties as determined by the Director of Didactic Education, Director of Clinical Education, Program Director, and/or the Dean of the School of Health Sciences.

Requirements

• Master's Degree from an ARC-PA accredited program or a doctoral degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school;
• PA applicants must also have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience; current NCCPA certification; and PA licensure or eligibility for PA licensure in California;
• M.D. or D.O. candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience; current certification by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board; and active licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as an allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic physician (D.O.) in the state of California.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and collaboratively with other departments;
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including the ability to effectively communicate, both verbally and in writing; possess the ability to listen to all points of view, build consensus, and inform others of policies and decisions;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and present complex issues to diverse individuals and groups;
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing priorities;
• Experience working with a diverse campus community and possess a commitment to equity and inclusion.