Assistant Professor - Clinical, Physician Assistant Studies

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne State University in Detroit is seeking an experienced Assistant Professor - Clinical, Physician Assistant Studies to contribute to both the didactic and clinical curriculum and to mentor students throughout their education.

The role emphasizes scholarly activity, licensure maintenance, and collaboration with clinical partners to advance accreditation efforts and program development at a premier urban campus.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program or related accredited health care program.
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent based on experience and professional involvement.
• NCCPA certification.
• In good standing with Michigan licensing board.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned didactic and/or clinical year lectures in the Physician Assistant program.
• Participate in laboratory instruction, simulation, and student assessment.
• Develop and update course materials as assigned.
• Serve as an academic advisor and monitor student progress.
• Assist with examination development, course and program evaluation, and accreditation activities.

Skills

Teaching

Student advising

Curriculum development

Assessment

Communication

Education

Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

ARC-PA accredited PA program

NCCPA certification

Michigan licensure in good standing

Job description

Assistant Professor - Clinical, Physician AssistantStudies

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced AssistantProfessor - Clinical, Physician Assistant Studies at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from allbackgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educationalopportunities which prepare students for success in a globalsociety.

Essential functions:

The Physician Assistant Faculty member participates in thedelivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of the PhysicianAssistant Program. Responsibilities include teaching in thedidactic and/or clinical curriculum, student advising, academicsupport and remediation, assessment, curriculum development,program service, and accreditation activities.

1. Teaching

• Teach assigned didactic and/or clinical year lectures in thephysician assistant program.
• Participate in laboratory instruction, simulation, and studentassessment.
• Develop and update course materials as assigned.

2. Student Advising and Academic Support

• Serve as an academic advisor.
• Assist in identifying students needing additional academicsupport.
• Collaborate with course directors to implement remediationplans and monitor student progress.

3. Assessment and Program Improvement

• Assist with examination development and performanceassessments.
• Participate in course and program evaluation activities.
• Contribute to accreditation and continuous quality improvementinitiatives.

4. Service

• Participate in faculty meetings, admissions, and committee workas assigned.
• Participate in program and college community events asneeded.

5. Scholarship and Professional Development

• Maintain clinical competence, certification, andlicensure.
• Participate in professional development and scholarlyactivities consistent with faculty expectations.
• Maintain, foster and develop professional working relationshipswith alumni, guest speakers and other external agencies to maximizeeducational opportunities.

Unique duties

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program or relatedaccredited health care program. Master's degree in PhysicianAssistant Studies or equivalent based on experience andprofessional involvement.
• In good standing with Michigan licensing board.
• NCCPA certification.
• Two-three years full-time clinical experience as a PA or relatedhealth care clinician.
• Experience in higher education, teaching, course coordination,and/or precepting students is preferred.
• Highly motivated and innovative individual.
• Have sound interpersonal communication skills necessary tonegototiate, maintain and develop alumni/community involvement.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science

Primary department:

H1920 - Physician Assistant Studies

Employment type:

• Regular Employee
• Job type: Fractional Time
• Job category: Academic/Faculty

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offeredemployment to undergo a background check, including a criminalhistory check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,the university will inform you if a background check isrequired.