Assistant or Associate Professor/Clinical Professor for the Bechtel Physician Assistant Program

Colorado Mesa University; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado Mesa University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor to teach in the Bechtel Physician Assistant Program. The faculty member will develop course design, deliver content, and participate in curriculum evaluation, while advising students and supporting clinical site visits.

Responsibilities include participating in ARC-PA accreditation, admissions, and self-assessment.

Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program is required.
• Current NCCPA certification required.
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in Colorado.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and coordinate course design and delivery; participate in evaluation of curriculum.
• Participate in admissions and applicant screening.
• Teach assigned courses in the PA program and provide student advising.
• Assist in clinical site visits and program/ university assessment.
• Participate in ARC-PA accreditation processes and ongoing self-assessment.
• Engage in professional development and university service.

Skills

Teaching

Precepting

Community leadership

Doctoral degree

Education

Master's degree in PA program

NCCPA certification

Colorado PA licensure or eligibility

Two years clinical experience

Job description

Colorado Mesa University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor to teach in the Bechtel Physician Assistant Program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and coordinate course design, course delivery, and participate in the evaluation of didactic and clinical curriculum.
• Participate in the admissions process and the applicant screening process.
• Teach assigned courses in the PA program.
• Provide student academic advising and evaluation.
• Assist in clinical site visits.
• Participate in ARC-PA accreditation processes and program/university assessment.
• Complete professional development activities and service to the University and community.
• Participate in the program's ongoing self-assessment process.
• Administrative responsibilities as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• Physician Assistant with the following:
• Master's degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience.
• Experience with precepting students.
• Active in community services and participation/leadership in local, regional, or national Physician Assistant or other medical organizations.
• An earned academic doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline.
• Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Salary

Salary: $98,000-$100,000 Commensurate with education and experience.

Benefits

Excellent health and retirement benefits package: Click here for more information!

Background Investigations

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education. Colorado Mesa University is committed to a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment. To request an accommodation, please contact the CMU Human Resources Office by phone or email. You may be asked to provide additional information, including medical documentation, regarding functional limitations and the type of accommodation needed.

University Overview

A comprehensive university in Grand Junction, Colorado Mesa University provides exceptional educational opportunities on a state-of-the-art campus. As western Colorado's largest university, CMU serves students on its main campus in Grand Junction, its satellite campus in Montrose, its technical college, CMU Tech, and via online offerings. Colorado Mesa University serves as the primary intellectual and cultural center of western Colorado and promotes the exchange of ideas that are of regional, national, and international importance. Founded in 1925, it is a dynamic university enrolling 10,000 students at the associate, baccalaureate, and graduate levels. At the heart of the CMU experience is an integrative and experiential approach to higher education that encourages students to think differently and empowers them to challenge assumptions. CMU brings students together with expert scholars and thinkers from different disciplines to make connections between ideas and gain the skills to solve the unstructured, complex problems they will encounter in life. The Grand Valley is home to some of the best outdoor recreation in the state of Colorado and you will not have to fight traffic and crowds to enjoy it. CMU is surrounded by the Grand Mesa, Book Cliffs, and the Colorado National Monument. We have world-class mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, rafting, and a mountain resort that's less than 45 minutes from campus for skiing, snowboarding, and cross-country skiing. Living and working in Grand Junction, you will be able to explore one of Colorado's best kept secrets.