Full-time Principal Faculty
Philadelphia, PA, United States
The Drexel University Physician Assistant (PA) Program seeks an experienced, energetic individual with experience in PA education to join the PA faculty. This is a 12-month, non-tenure track faculty position at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. Drexel's PA program is one of the nation's oldest and most established PA programs. Our fully accredited program has 15 full-time faculty, four support staff, and is located in the Health Sciences Division of the College of Nursing & Health Professions (CNHP) - one of Drexel University's largest colleges. Our program is committed to increasing the diversity of our faculty, student body, and the physician assistant workforce. Candidates who identify as a member of an underrepresented population group in the physician assistant profession are encouraged to apply.
A new faculty member will join the PA program at an exciting time. In August 2022, CNHP moved to the newly constructed Health Sciences Building on Drexel's main campus in University City, Philadelphia. This state-of-the-art health education and research building houses CNHP's many departments (https://drexel.edu/cnhp/academics/departments/), the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences & Professional Studies, and Drexel's College of Medicine. Our new facilities are among the best in the nation and position Drexel as a leading destination for learners, clinicians, researchers, and industry partners. In addition to Drexel University, the University City section of Philadelphia is home to the University of Pennsylvania, the Hospitals of the University of Pennsylvania-Penn Presbyterian Hospital, and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. University City is a regional hub for innovation and development in technology and the life sciences. It's a vibrant part of the city with a growing number of restaurants, businesses, and wellness spaces.
Essential Functions
Work collaboratively with the Program Director, Associate Program Director, and Curriculum Coordinator to provide education for students in the PA program
Assist in planning and implementation of assigned curricular and programmatic strategies
Participates in development and continuation of curriculum to ensure alignment with ARC-PA accreditation standards and the NCCPA blueprint.
Participate in didactic course lab and lecture instruction quarterly.
Develop assigned course lectures based on learning objectives. Assist in planning and course design of specified courses as assigned.
Develop new clinical site relationships
Work closely with associate program director regarding student status changes leave of absences, resignations or dismissals missing, incomplete, and removal of temporary grades. Maintain accurate record keeping on the status of students in the program.
Assist with administrative tasks, including but not limited to:
ARC-PA self-study process,
Rotation and Primary Care Practicum student site visits
Student society events
Program and alumni special events
White coat ceremony and senior celebration
Represent Drexel PA program at local, state and national PA meetings/conferences.
Faculty responsibilities include:
Course director and/or co- course director for 3 quarters per year
Provide various course lectures for students on a regular basis
Service on committees to the program, college and university
Participate in regular scholarly activities and research projects
Serve as graduate project advisor to at least 4 students yearly.
Serve as faculty advisor to a group of students in every cohort.
Attendance at PA team meetings and retreats
Select applicants for admission by reviewing CASPA admission folders weekly and participating in interviews of applicants
Assuring the availability of remedial instruction
Developing, reviewing, and revising as necessary the mission statement for the program.
Assuring PA student competencies are tested and recorded efficiently
Required Qualifications
Master's Degree or PhD
Certified Physician Assistant with PA education experience
Pennsylvania licensure or eligibility
Excellence in classroom and/or clinical teaching
Commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and health equity
Knowledge of and experience in the ARC-PA accreditation process
Evidence of demonstrated commitment to student achievement and success as well as strong support for faculty development and a commitment to collaboration within the PA program and across the institution a must.
Preferred Qualifications
Evidence of successful and effective teaching in a physician assistant education program
Evidence of demonstrated commitment to student success
Identifies as a member of an underrepresented population in the physician assistant profession
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