Physician Assistant Adjunct

Major Responsibilities/Activities

• Teach courses consistent with the catalog description and content map
• Teach assigned classes at the scheduled time and place and meet required contact hours
• Integrate evidence-based practice in fulfilling all roles of faculty practice
• Collaborate with colleagues for instructional improvement via professional peer review
• Submit reports and requests for information promptly
• Fulfill the Code of Ethics of the university and for the profession
• Create an effective learning environment for students
• Effectively communicate with students
• Facilitate critical reflection and support innovation in students
• Provide timely feedback and fairly evaluate students’ progress
• Evaluate student clinical, laboratory and classroom performance and provide individual counsel and guidance as necessary to promote student success
• Propose plans to improve students’ performance
• Maintain appropriate records such as clinical evaluations, test scores, anecdotal notes and attendance on an ongoing basis to document evidence of student progress

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant program; Master’s degree in discipline or related field required; Doctorate in a related field preferred
• Licensure/Certification: Current Indiana licensure as a Physician Assistant or eligible for Indiana license; Maintains current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification
• Experience: Minimum of three years’ experience in the discipline; Prior teaching experience in clinical or classroom setting preferred
• Requirements for Clinical Instruction: Current TB testing; Current CPR certification; Documentation of Hepatitis B immunization; Other requirements as specified by clinical facilities
• Knowledge and Skills: Competence in educational principles and techniques used in higher education classrooms, laboratory and clinical settings; Knowledge of the profession including theory and practice, procedures, and regulations; Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and electronic) necessary to interact effectively with students, faculty, professional staff, administration, clinical affiliates, and the community