Open Rank Faculty - Physician Assistant Program

Essential Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic instruction in courses such as Patient Assessment Skills, Clinical Medicine Modules, Radiology, EKG, Nutrition, Medical Ethics, Applied Clinical Research, Evidence-Informed Decision-Making, and others within the didactic and clinical curriculum.
• Facilitate laboratory and simulation-based education.
• Advise and mentor students through research projects, guiding clinical question development, literature appraisal, and dissemination of findings.
• Evaluate student performance in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, including site visits and review of end-of-rotation assessments.

Curriculum and Course Management

• Serve as course director for assigned courses, responsible for scheduling, syllabus development, coordination of faculty/guest lecturers, exam development, item writing, and day-to-day course oversight.
• Participate in curriculum development, revision, and mapping to program competencies and accreditation standards.

Student Advisement and Support

• Provide academic and professional advising to current students.
• Participate in student remediation planning as needed.
• Serve as a resource for prospective students during the admissions process.

Scholarship

• Engage in scholarly activities including original research, presentations, and publications appropriate to academic rank.
• Collaborate on or independently pursue grant writing and other scholarly initiatives aligned with faculty expertise and program priorities.

Service

• Participate in program admissions processes, including reviewing applications, conducting candidate interviews, and coordinating recruitment activities.
• Represent the PA Program at information sessions, outreach events, and promotional activities.
• Serve on departmental, school, or university committees.
• Contribute to accreditation-related responsibilities, including the preparation of self-study documents and other reports.

Overview

The Program’s mission is to foster excellence in humanistic patient care through dynamic PA education, scholarship, and service in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our core values are: Excellence in teaching and mentorship, Commitment to community service, Diversity, equity, and inclusion, Academic and professional integrity, Personal and professional wellness.