Adjunct Faculty: Physician Assistant

cuw; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Concordia University Ann Arbor seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach in the PA Program within the School of Health Professions on campus. The role involves classroom instruction and contributing to student development in a faith-based university setting.

The candidate should hold a graduate degree in PA studies or a related medical field, and have teaching experience in PA/medical education, with active membership in professional organizations.

Qualifications

• Effective communication in English, both oral and written.
• Ability to use classroom technology effectively.
• Flexibility to meet division and student needs.
• Support for Concordia mission and LCMS values.

Responsibilities

• Instruct courses in the PA program within the School of Health Professions.
• Foster a learning environment that encourages critical thinking and respect.
• Evaluate student progress and maintain records.
• Stay current with trends in the discipline.
• Contribute to program evaluation and align with mission.

Skills

Oral & written comms

Interpersonal skills

Educational tech

Flexibility

LCMS values

Education

Graduate degree in PA studies

Teaching experience in PA/medical ed

Job description

Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body, and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.

Position Summary

This is a position in which the adjunct faculty member is responsible for instruction of students in the classroom setting within the PA Program in the School of Health Professions at the Concordia University Ann Arbor Campus.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for classroom instruction of a course.
• Facilitates a learning and caring environment, which encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual.
• Evaluates student progress and maintains appropriate records.
• Remains current with trends, issues and practices in the discipline.
• Contributes to the evaluation of student academic achievement and other evaluative processes of the Program.
• Upholds and promotes the Concordia University Mission and Core Values
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Effective oral and written communication in English and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use appropriate technology in the classroom.
• Flexibility to meet the needs of the specific division and students.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education and Experience

• Required: Graduate Degree in Physician Assistant Studies, PharmD, MD, DO, DPM or NP
• Teaching experience in PA/medical education. Active and current membership in professional and/or community organizations.

Physical Demands/Equipment

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.