Adjunct - Physician Assistant Studies

Touro University Nevada; Henderson (NV); On-site; USD 3,000 - 5,000; Part time

Job summary

Touro University Nevada is seeking an Physician Assistant Studies Adjunct Faculty to teach and evaluate the program's didactic and clinical components. This non-exempt role is paid per course or lecture and works under the supervision of the Program Director.

Responsibilities include direct instruction, evaluating student performance, and participating in faculty activities and potential community outreach. Prior clinical and teaching experience is valued for this role.

Qualifications

• Masters prepared PA-C or MD/DO.
• Current PA national certification and eligibility for licensure in NV.
• Current MD/DO board certification and eligibility for licensure in NV.
• Three years of clinical experience and previous education experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide student instruction in assigned courses.
• Develop and evaluate student performance in both the didactic and clinical phase.
• Some teaching assignments may exist in a courses where the faculty member is not a primary instructor (e.g. labs, OSCEs, clinical year curriculum).
• Participate in all aspects of the self-study process.
• Counsel and advise students.
• Participate in faculty directed activities integral to the university system.
• May participate in community outreach.

Skills

Instruction delivery

Student evaluation

Public speaking

Leadership

MS Office

Interpersonal skills

Diversity advocacy

Education

Master's PA-C or MD/DO

PA Certification

NV licensure eligibility

MD/DO board certification

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

The Physician Assistant Studies Adjunct Faculty, under the supervision of the Program Director, is responsible for teaching and evaluation of the program's academic and clinical components. Working in close association with the Didactic and Clinical Faculty, the Physician Assistant Studies Adjunct Faculty member is paid per course or lecture assigned to you. This is a non-exempt position.

Responsibilities

• Provide student instruction in assigned courses
• Develop and evaluate student performance in both the didactic and clinical phase
• Some teaching assignments may exist in a courses where the faculty member is not a primary instructor (e.g. labs, OSCEs, clinical year curriculum)
• Participate in all aspects of the self-study process.
• Counsel and advise students.
• Participate in faculty directed activities integral to the university system.
• May participate in community outreach.

Qualifications

Education

• Masters prepared PA-C or MD/DO
• Current PA national certification and eligibility for licensure in NV
• Current MD/DO board certification and eligibility for licensure in NV

Experience:

• Three years of clinical experience and previous education experience preferred

Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including grammar and formal speech
• Established leadership and supervisory skills
• Computer skills, including Microsoft Office
• Flexible, resilient, and uplifting demeanor
• Excellent organizational skills
• Attention to detail and situational awareness
• Able to exercise sound judgment
• Able to serve and advocate for diverse populations