Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor GF9902

Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences is seeking a Principal Faculty member to support the PA program. This role involves ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and providing academic instruction and evaluation for students.

Qualified candidates will have a Master's degree, clinical experience of at least two years as a physician assistant, and relevant certifications such as NCCPA certification and state licensing.

This is a non-tenure track position with responsibilities including student recruitment and community engagement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree must be conferred on or before agreed start date.
• Clinical experience of two or more years as a physician assistant.
• NCCPA certification required.
• Current State License with current DEA, OBNDD license preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in aligning program operations with accreditation standards.
• Evaluate student progress and provide academic counseling.
• Participate in student recruitment and the admission review.

Skills

Knowledge of PA program organization and administration

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Leadership skills

Education

Master's degree

Tools

ACLS certification

BLS certification

PALS certification

Job description

Overview

Campus OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email: Jamie Childers, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Typically, Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$ salary

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

About This Position

Job Description: Principal Faculty supports the Program Director in ensuring all aspects of the Program meet the Standards of Accreditation set forth by the ARC-PA. Principal faculty also ensures curriculum is consistent with current practice standards as it relates to the PA role in providing patient care and Oklahoma State University policies. This position is a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, non-tenure track.

Responsibilities

• Administrative responsibilities, Required
• • Assists in aligning programmatic operations with accreditation standards
  • Participates in program evaluation and assessment activities
  • Assists in reviewing and revising the program’s mission, goals, and competencies
• Academic Responsibilities, Required
• • Evaluates student progress and performance at regular intervals
  • Assures the availability of remedial instruction
  • Provides academic counseling and advising students
  • Provides classroom and laboratory instruction
• Service, Required
• • Participate in student recruitment and the admission review and selection process
  • Advocates for the Program within the University, community clinical partners, as well as state and national organizations
  • Serves on committees, both internal and external to the institution, as approved by the program director
• Clinical Practice, recommended but not required
• • Provide medical care within an OSU sponsored clinic
  • Dedicated to serving as a PA student preceptor

Reporting structure

This Position Uses a Dual Reporting Structure

• To the PA Program Director for accreditation, curriculum, programmatic assessment, and operations.
• To the Department Chair for institutional faculty responsibilities, evaluation, and HR processes.

Required Qualifications

• Master's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• • Clinical experience of two or more years working full-time as a physician assistant
• Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
• • NCCPA certification
  • Current State License preferably with current DEA, OBNDD license

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience, with an emphasis in PA education

Certifications, Registrations, And/or Licenses

• ACLS, BLS, PALS certification

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Knowledge and understanding of PA program organization and administration
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership skills demonstrated by participation in local, regional or national PA programs
• Clinical Practice, recommended but not required
• Provide medical care within an OSU sponsored clinic
• Dedicated to serving as a PA student preceptor