Full-Time Faculty in Computer Studies

University of Dubuque; Dubuque (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Dubuque in Dubuque, IA, invites applications for a Full-time Faculty position in the Physician Assistant Program. The faculty member will develop and deliver evidence-based, face-to-face instruction in the basic medical and clinical sciences, utilizing varied teaching methods and participating in laboratory teaching and demonstrations.

The role includes classroom lectures, student assessment, advising, and ongoing scholarship; academic rank is determined by credentials and

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a healthcare-related area (PA-C, MD, DO).
• NCCPA certification and Master's Degree; licensure eligibility in Iowa.
• Minimum two years of clinical PA experience; teaching in PA program preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver evidence-based, face-to-face instruction in basic medical and clinical sciences.
• Provide classroom lectures, clinical skills instruction, and laboratory teaching.
• Evaluate student learning, advise students, and participate in program scholarship and development.

Skills

Teaching experience

Clinical PA experience

Communication

Education

Graduate degree in healthcare (PA-C/MD/DO)

Master's Degree

NCCPA certification

Job description

Full-time Faculty in the Physician AssistantProgram

This is a university faculty position with academic rank determinedby the appointee's academic credentials and professionalexperience. The faculty member's primary responsibilities includedeveloping and delivering evidence-based, face-to-face instructionin the basic medical and clinical sciences within their areas ofexpertise. Using a variety of instructional methods, the facultymember provides classroom lectures and clinical skills instruction,assists with laboratory teaching and demonstrations, evaluatesstudent learning and performance, and advises students.

Primary Responsibilities

Mission

Engage fully with the University's mission through excellence inteaching and advising, ongoing scholarship and professionaldevelopment, and active service to the campus and broadercommunity

Teaching and Advising

• Maintain a full-time credit load in collaboration with thedepartment and the Office of the Vice President for AcademicAffairs (VPAA)


• Participate in regular assessment and evaluation to fostercontinued pedagogical growth


• Deliver relevant and current curriculum using a variety ofteteaching methods and standardized tools that accurately reflecteffectiveness of course content


• Be an active and present member of the campus community bysupporting students outside of the classroom during regularlyscheduled office hours


• Advise and mentor students and communicate early with anystudent in danger of failure or in need of individualcounseling

Scholarship and Professional Development

• Actively participate in academic and clinical scholarship,including but not limited to obtaining grant funding, research,article submissions, presentations, publications, peer review,and/or monitoring student research


• Build and maintain a professional portfolio for advancement inrank and tenure


• Maintain an active clinical practice with an average of 6 hoursper week


• Undertake the necessary steps to stay certified or licensed inthe discipline as expected by outside accreditation standardsand/or best practices

Service

• Participate in the ongoing assessment of the curricular andadministrative aspects of the program through departmental meetingsand committees


• Serve on and contribute to academic and/or University-widecommittees


• Assist in program accreditation requirements andactivities


• Represent the University in professional associations,conferences, or community partnerships related to the facultymember's field


• Other duties as assigned by the VPAA's office or departmenthead in support of the University's Mission


• Provide service to the program, university, PA profession, andcommunity, as assigned by the Program Director and/or Office ofAcademic Affairs

Position Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate expertise in the academic discipline being taughtthrough completed coursework or qualified experience


• Develop and use teaching methods that engage students and helpthem learn


• Communicate and collaborate clearly and effectively withstudents, staff, and faculty members


• Provide timely, constructive feedback on assignments andmaintain an active gradebook


• Adapt to changes in the educational landscape, such as newtechnologies and educational standards


• Practice professional and collegial behavior, culturalcompetency, and inclusive approaches in all circumstances

Qualifications

• Graduate Degree in a healthcare-related area (PA-C, MD,DO)


• PAs must hold current NCCPA certification, a Master's Degree,and be eligible for licensure in the state of Iowa


• Minimum of two years of clinical experience is required


• Prior teaching in a PA program and prior precepting experienceis preferred

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