Faculty (Rank TBD), Physician Assistant - 991382

About the role

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964 and is a not-for-profit, independent university known for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and more. NSU is committed to the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, maintaining a tobacco-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrated experience in educating students, with a prior faculty appointment or by way of clinical background as a Physician Assistant or other healthcare professional with expertise in an academic area of specialization.
• Serves as a primary faculty member responsible for and actively participating in the processes of developing, reviewing, and revising as necessary the mission statement, goals and competencies of the program.
• Selects teaching and evaluation strategies appropriate to the students and setting.
• Presents ideas clearly and creates a climate conducive to learning.
• Provides and maintains a reliable schedule of office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation, and consultation.
• Participates in department, college-wide, and university-wide committees and meetings.
• Engages in curriculum development related to current and new courses.
• Maintains a personal professional development plan, which may include research or other creative activities, to assure growth and currency within the academic field.
• Displays behavior consistent with professional ethics.
• May manage subordinates in the classroom or laboratory.
• Carrries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University's policies and applicable laws.

Requirements

• Appointment to the rank of assistant professor requires completion of professional training, usually a terminal degree (earned doctorate), and the clear promise of a successful career in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Appointment to the rank of associate professor normally requires a record of substantial success in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Appointment to the rank of professor requires a record of distinguished scholarship and outstanding teaching ability, evidenced by recognized professional productivity in the field(s) of specialization.

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
• Ability to effectively present information to students, public groups, or professional organizations in the English language.
• Ability to work with appropriate mathematical concepts specific to the particular discipline.
• Ability to apply concepts to practical situations.
• Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism (formulas, scientific equations, graphs, etc.).
• Adaptability and willingness to teach courses and/or perform special duties as assigned.
• Participation in state and/or local community service that is a recognized form of career development.
• Mentor and/or orient new faculty as assigned.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree in a related area of specialization.
• Five (5) years of related experience and/or training, including clinical experience.
• Physician Assistant or related health professional.
• Doctoral degree in related area of specialization and five (5) years of experience in healthcare.
• Current NCCPA certification preferred.
• Eligible for licensure in the State of Florida, if applicable.