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Assistant Professor- Part-Time

The Mercyhurst University Department of Physician Assistant Studies invites applications for a part-time, 12-month principal faculty position. Part-time faculty are required to teach a total of 12 credits during the academic year. These credits will be determined by the Department Chair/Program Director based on the needs of the department. Part time faculty may be required to work either full days or half days to accommodate the curriculum systems schedule and the department meeting schedule with the goal being to work, on average, the equivalent of two eight-hour days per week. 

In addition to teaching requirement’s part time faculty job requirements also include:

·      Position reports to the Department Chair/Program Director of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and will work closely with the Chair, Medical Director, Associate Director, Academic Director, and Clinical Director to assist in designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the clinical and didactic curricular components of the program of study

·      Actively involved with development, review, revision and promotion of the mission, vision and goals of the Department and the alignment with the University mission

·      Assist/serve on the Admissions Committee in the recruitment and selection of applicants and/or ongoing analysis of the admission process and candidate pool

·      Work with the academic director in the development and implementation of curriculum, serving as a member of the Curriculum Committee within the department

·      Provide instruction within areas of expertise and training, evaluate student performance and assure the availability of remedial instruction

·      Work to develop, establish and maintain clinical experiences for students in various settings within the region working closely with the Clinical Director and Clinical Coordinating Faculty.

·      Will assist in the written and clinical evaluations of students, site visits, recall/testing days and maintain ongoing evaluation of student clinical experiences, Typhon tracking, preceptors and affiliates

·      Ensure the didactic and clinical curriculum are within compliance with ARC-PA standards by maintaining Continuous Program Evaluation and serving as a member of the Program Development Committee

·      Participate in academic advising of students

·      Participate in ongoing self-evaluation to demonstrate effectiveness in the areas of teaching and advising and activity in scholarship and faculty development

·      Participate in service opportunities as available to the university, profession and community

·      Job description may also include additional responsibilities assigned by the Department Chair/Program Director

Part time faculty will receive continuing medical education funds as well as non-vacation time to attend continuing education conferences, clinical or professional activities as approved by the Department Chair/Program Director.

 

Job Requirements:

•      Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program or medical school

o     Master’s degree at minimum for PA or MD or DO for physician

•      NCCPA certification or certified by an ABMS or AOA approved specialty board

•      Experience in physician assistant or medical education preferred

•      Experience as a practicing physician assistant or physician preferred

•      Excels in networking and negotiating and demonstrates professional communication both oral and written

•      Candidate must be currently eligible to work in the United States. Hiring is contingent on successful background check and required clearances.

Mercyhurst University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer that encourages members of diverse groups to apply. 

 

Applicants should submit via email a (1) letter of interest including a brief description of teaching/precepting experience, (2) curriculum vitae, and (3) list of three references to Human Resources at hrinfo@mercyhurst.edu The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.