Principal Faculty for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies- Part Time - Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Division: College of Nursing (CON) – Department of Medical Sciences

Anticipated start date: September 1, 2026. Fixed-term appointment from September 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027. 12-month, part-time basis.

About the role

The Part-Time Principal Faculty member for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program will work closely with the Program Director and Principal Faculty members to implement and maintain the curriculum in accordance with ARC-PA Standards as a course director. As a Course Director, the individual is responsible for development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of assigned courses. The Principal Faculty works collaboratively with faculty within the Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Ashland University to ensure PA students’ readiness to practice upon graduation.

Responsibilities

• Support the mission of Ashland University and Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
• Support Ashland University’s philosophy of Accent on the Individual.
• Development and review of the mission statement of the PA Program.
• Provide academic instruction.
• Participate in review and revision of the program competencies.
• Develop, implement, evaluate, and ensure course syllabi maintain compliance with ARC-PA Standards for assigned courses.
• Review and revise, as necessary, the program goals and competencies.
• Participate in developing, reviewing, and revising the mission statement for the program.
• Evaluate student performances.
• Participate in the program’s ongoing self-assessment, analysis, and accreditation processes with primary responsibility for didactic education components.
• Familiarize with ARC-PA accreditation standards and assist in providing documented compliance.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the didactic year sections of the student handbook.
• Participate in the design and implementation of summative examinations.
• Serve as an academic advisor to students.
• Provide remedial instruction of didactic year students.
• Participate in the admissions process including student recruitment and selection.
• Serve as a member of PA program committees as assigned by the PA Program Director.
• Participate in state and national PA organizations as necessary to promote the program and the profession.
• Participate in professional development activities outside of Ashland University’s PA program in areas of clinical practice, scholarly activities, or advancement of educational degree as agreed upon by the Program Director.
• Agree to not participate as a health care provider for students in the program, except in an emergency situation.
• Perform other duties as determined by negotiation at the annual performance review by the Program Director.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or higher is required.
• Certification and licensure requirements specific to discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience consistent with academic preparation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching and/or administrative experience in PA education or healthcare-related field.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to build collegial relationships.
• Active service or leadership at the local, regional, or national level.
• Active engagement in scholarly work consistent with academic preparation and clinical expertise.

Physical Demands

• Available to participate in events important to the ongoing success of the University and College.
• Ability to work indoors in a moderately stressful environment and adapt to changes in workload.
• Physical requirements may include frequent sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, pushing/pulling, and twisting.