Part-time Assistant Professor/PA Educator - (Fort Wayne, Indiana)

Part-time position for a PA Educator to provide excellence in teaching, support program curriculum, and contribute to the ongoing ARC-PA accreditation process. The role involves faculty rank as Assistant Professor within the MPAS program, under the direction of the MPAS Program Director.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and revise:
  • the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program
  • the program curriculum and course content
  • course goals, learning outcomes, and instructional objectives
• Select applicants for admission to the PA program
• Provide student instruction to ensure acquisition of knowledge, skills, and competencies required for entry into the profession
• Evaluate student performance, including:
  • assessing and supervising progress in achieving competencies and fulfilling course goals
  • academic counseling and professionalism mentoring
• Participate in Student Success Committee activities, including assuring remedial instruction availability
• Assist with continuous programmatic review and analysis to improve instructional and program quality
• Implement the program’s strategic plan
• Adhere to University goals, standards, policies, ARC-PA Standards, and ARC-PA policies
• As Principal Faculty:
  • Teach at least 9 credit hours annually per 12-month contract
  • Post and maintain 5 office hours per week
  • Avoid participating as health care providers for students, except in emergencies
  • Attend faculty meetings and participate in faculty committees, including program strategic plan and accreditation
  • Promote the PA program and profession to potential students and the community
  • Contribute to Trine University’s community through scholarship and service (e.g., publications, presentations, conferences, seminars)
  • Perform additional duties as prescribed by the Program Director, Dean, or Vice President for the College of Health Professions

Requirements

• Qualified through academic preparation and/or experience to teach assigned subjects
• One of the following:
  • A physician assistant with a master’s degree (doctoral-level preferred), current NCCPA certification, and eligibility for licensure in Indiana (a bachelor’s degree may be considered based on work experience)
  • A Certified Nurse Practitioner with graduate-level teaching experience and a minimum of two years of clinical experience
  • A physician with current eligibility or unrestricted license as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in Indiana, certified by an ABMS or AOA-approved specialty board
  • A PhD basic scientist or other academic/doctoral qualifications with relevant academic/clinical experience
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience
• Minimum of two years of higher education experience
• Knowledge of the PA profession and ability to advocate for the PA program and profession
• Must maintain licensure in the state of Indiana

The salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Review of applications begins immediately and will continue until the position is filled.