Physician Assistant Faculty

West Coast University; Ontario (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast University is looking for a dedicated Physician Assistant Faculty member to mentor and guide students in their educational journey. You will play a vital role in shaping healthcare professionals while fostering an innovative learning environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree, teaching experience, and a strong commitment to student success. Join us in making a difference in the lives of future healthcare providers!

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a practicing clinician.
• 0-4 years of teaching experience in a University or College setting.
• Teaching experience in Physician Assistant courses preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and support as an educator and mentor.
• Create an educational environment fostering innovation and accountability.
• Contribute to improvement of class materials and syllabi.

Skills

Teaching methodologies

Educational leadership

Student assessment

Online learning management systems

Education

Master’s degree

Job description

Come care with us at West Coast University! As a Physician Assistant Faculty member for a certified Great Place to Work, you will guide students to do more than change their own lives – you will help change the lives of every patient they treat throughout their career in healthcare. At West Coast University you will have the opportunity to share your success story with the next generation of Physician Assistant as a key member of our student-centered, innovative community!

You will make an impact by:

• Provides professional leadership and support, and serves as an educator, role model, mentor and facilitator.
• Create an educational environment which fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability
• Regularly contributes to improvement or upgrading of class materials and syllabi utilizing identified University processes
• Utilizes a variety of teaching methodologies to instruct students, always with intent to facilitate observable evidence of student fulfillment of prescribed learning outcomes.
• Demonstrates enthusiasm for teaching and the teaching/learning process and for individual students.
• Assists with assessment, critique and evaluation of overall curriculum and may lead the process of revisions to program and syllabi (if necessary) while ensuring quality.

Your Experience Includes:

• 0-4 years of teaching in a University (or College) setting or previous rank of assistant professor awarded by a regionally accredited institution.
• Teaching experience in Physician Assistant courses and initiated research interest focused on evidence-based clinical research is strongly preferred.
• Working with online learning management systems to further engage the student learning process desirable.
• Documented 3 years of experience as a practicing clinician

Education:

• Must provide a documented background in educational methodology consistent with teaching assignments including but not limited to education theory and practice, or current concepts relative to specific subjects he or she will be teaching, or current clinical practice experience, or distance education techniques and delivery.
• Terminal academic degree required (Master’s degree), doctorate preferred

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• NCCPA certified Physician Assistant or Board certified (or eligible) allopathic or osteopathic physician
• PA license (or eligible) or MD / DO licensed or eligible for licensure

West Coast University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.