Faculty (Rank TBD), Physician Assistant - 997140

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

• Teaches graduate course(s) Physician Assistant course(s) in the classroom as assigned.
• Selects teaching, advising, and evaluation strategies appropriate to the students and setting.
• Presents ideas clearly.
• Creates a climate that is conductive to learning.
• Stimulates intellectual curiosity.
• Provides and maintains a reliable schedule of office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation, and consultation.
• Participates in department and college-wide committees and meetings.
• Engages in curriculum development related to current and new courses.
• Maintains a personal professional development plan, which may include scholarship, research, service, and/or creative activities, to assure growth and currency within the academic field.
• Displays behavior consistent with professional ethics.
• Mentors and/or orients new faculty as assigned.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the University policies and applicable laws.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Requirements

• 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.
• Appointment to the rank of associate professor normally requires a record of substantial success in teaching, scholarship, and service.
• Appointment to the rank of assistant professor requires completion of professional training, which in most disciplines will be a terminal degree (usually the earned doctorate), and the clear promise of a successful career in teaching, scholarship, and service.

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.

Required Certifications/Licenses:

• Eligible for licensure in the state of Florida, if applicable.

Required Education:

• Master's Degree Major (if required: Related area of specialization)

Required Experience:

• Five (5) years of related experience and/or training, including clinical experience.
• Physician Assistant or related health professional.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in related area of specialization and five (5) years of experience in healthcare.
• Current NCCPA certification preferred.