Clinical Assistant Professor/Principal Faculty- Physician Assistant Studies Program, NSU Muskogee

Northeastern State University; Muskogee (OK); On-site; USD 105,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor to join their Physician Assistant Studies program. This role emphasizes the preparation of students for rural practice and involves curriculum development, teaching, and student engagement. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty and participate in clinical site visits while maintaining high professional standards. With a focus on diversity and cultural sensitivity, this position offers an opportunity to shape the next generation of healthcare professionals in a supportive and innovative environment. Join a team committed to excellence in education and professional development.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in PA medical education preferred.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with curriculum implementation and evaluation.
• Serve as an academic advisor and small group facilitator.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum Development

Communication Skills

Team Collaboration

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

Master’s Degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Graduation from Accredited Physician Assistant Program

Tools

Basic PC Knowledge

Job description

Clinical Assistant Professor/Principal Faculty- Physician Assistant Studies Program, NSU Muskogee

Clinical Assistant Professor/Principal Faculty- Physician Assistant Studies Program, NSU Muskogee

Description of Position

Northeastern State University (NSU) invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure track position as Clinical Assistant Professor, Principal Faculty in the Physician Assistant Studies program at NSU. The program emphasizes preparing students for rural practice. The PA program is housed on the NSU Muskogee campus. Faculty will be allowed to engage in clinical work outside of the program one day (8 hours) a week.

Responsibilities

The Principal faculty reports to the Program Director; duties include:

• Assist with implementation and evaluation of didactic and clinical phase curriculum. Develop syllabi, lectures, and evaluation instruments, provide instruction in assigned didactic courses while working closely and collaboratively with other full-time faculty members, medical director, staff, adjunct faculty and invited guest lecturers to ensure curriculum meets current practice standards and scope, and is in compliance with ARC-PA requirements.
• Develop individualized learning objectives and engage students to share in their responsibilities for learning. Serve as a small group facilitator.
• Serve as an academic advisor for PA students.
• Participate in recruitment, admissions, and retention of students.
• Participate in ARC-PA provisional accreditation application, process and accreditation site visits. Assist with program self-evaluation including periodic and ongoing policy and curriculum review. Assist with the evaluation of data demonstrating program success.
• Participate in clinical site visits as needed, assessing clinical education for continuous quality improvement. May include participation in cultivation, development, coordination and maintenance of clinical rotation sites for PA students.
• Participate in activities of state and national organizations concerned with the profession in order to promote a positive image of the PA profession and the NSU PA program within the academic, lay, and professional communities. May serve on department, college, and university committees as requested.
• Participate in professional development activities. Maintain a personal professional development plan, which may include scholarship, research, service, and/or creative activities, to assure growth and currency within the academic field.
• Opportunities to accept and develop leadership roles in clinical, didactic, or admissions coordination.
• Clinical practice, research, or education advancement release time may be available with approval.
• Perform other functions in support of the program as requested by the Program Director. The successful candidate will be expected to engage in scholarly activities.

Experience

Experience in PA medical education with demonstrated abilities in teaching and curriculum development preferred but will accept application from outstanding candidates with little or no teaching experience.
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and writing)
Basic PC knowledge and skills.
Ability to work independently and as a team member as well as a commitment to maintaining high professional standards, teaching excellence, and to encouraging student engagement in the learning process.
Commitment to diversity and cultural sensitivity.

Education Requirements

Graduation from an accredited physician assistant program or other health related field.
Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or field related to education or health sciences required.
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and time management skills.
If applicant is a PA, current NCCPA certification is required with a minimum of three years of clinical experience.
Non-PA candidates are expected to have at least three years commensurate public health, education, laboratory or clinical experience.

Required Documents

Resume/Curriculum Vitae
Cover letter
Teaching philosophy
Research philosophy
Three references
Copy of transcripts, may be scanned, saved and uploaded

“Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.”

Salary $104,340.00 with excellent benefits

Applications accepted until May 10, 2025
NOTE: Posting will close to applicants at ll:59 p.m., CST, on the date above. An application cannot be changed after it has been submitted.

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Notice to applicants

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Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis

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