Chair of Admissions Committee, Physician Assistant Program

Position Summary

The Principal Faculty member, as a full-time faculty instructor in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program, is primarily responsible for course instruction and/or course coordination in the didactic and/or clinical phase of the program. This individual is expected to demonstrate effectiveness in course design, delivery, and evaluation, and plays a critical role in supporting students to achieve the program’s student learning outcomes and the competencies required for PA practice.

This role includes active participation in program planning, student advising, academic support, and other activities that foster student and programmatic success. The Principal Faculty member holds a faculty appointment (rank commensurate with experience) within the Physician Assistant Program. In addition to faculty responsibilities, this position serves as Chair of the Admissions Committee for the Physician Assistant Program.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Tuition Assistant Program
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays

Key Job Elements

• Serves as the Chair of the Program’s Admissions Committee, scheduling and leading all Committee meetings, to be held at least quarterly.
• Oversees all academic aspects of the admissions processes, including submission of proposals for admissions policy or requirements changes, management of the annual admissions cycle, and serving as the program’s subject matter expert on admissions.
• Covers ongoing analysis of program’s admissions processes and prepares an annual admissions report as part of the program’s ongoing self-assessment and quality improvement efforts.
• Captures the Student Ambassador Program and serves as the faculty advisor.
• Provides teaching and instruction in the PA program including: Coordination and instruction of courses as assigned based on program needs, Teaching in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise, Serving as a small group facilitator and student faculty advisor, Assists with curriculum development, which includes the design and implementation of the curriculum, Assists with ongoing curriculum evaluation and improvement, Contributes to curriculum development, including the design and implementation of courses within the program, Participates in ongoing curriculum evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives, Evaluates student performance during objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), lab practicals, clinical reasoning sessions, problem-solving activities, and technical skills training and assessment during the didactic and clinical phases, Reviews and evaluates student performance on submitted assignments, projects, and presentations ensuring use of quality evidence-based resources and citations, Develops course examinations for and maps exam questions to ARC-PA Accreditation Standards and the NCCPA Content Blueprint to ensure alignment with program learning outcomes, Provides input to support accreditation efforts, program self-assessment, and periodic review of the program’s mission and goals, Engages in service, community and campus outreach, Program Advisor Committee (PAC) meetings, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of a full-time Principal Faculty member, Participates annually in faculty development opportunities focused on teaching effectiveness and staying current in medical knowledge, Assists with clinical site development, monitoring, and relationship management as needed to support the clinical phase of the program, Provides remedial instruction to support student academic success and progression through the program, Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Directors of Didactic/Clinical Education, the Program Director, or campus leadership.

Job Requirements

• Terminal degree in healthcare disciplines such as physician assistant, pharmacy, medical doctor, and public health.
• Minimum of a Master’s degree is required.
• Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in the applicable state and healthcare discipline (if applicable) or holds an active, valid, and unencumbered state license.
• 1-2 years teaching experience in a graduate health-related profession highly preferred.
• 2 years of clinical experience required, if applicable.
• Experience in PA/medical classroom teaching preferred.
• PAs must have graduated from an accredited PA program and have current NCCPA certification or emeritus status.
• Emeritus clinicians are not required to hold active licensure.
• Physician Assistant is preferred.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.
• Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, ExamSoft, and WebAdMIT.
• Able to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
• Able to read, understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
• Able to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.
• Able to listen to customers (e.g. staff, students, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
• Able to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.