Description:

The Physician Assistant Program at Elizabethtown College is currently seeking a full-time Faculty member with duties to be performed on a twelve-month basis. This faculty member is responsible for teaching graduate-level courses for didactic and clinical year PA students in compliance with expectations set forth by ARC-PA accreditation standards and the NCCPA blueprint under the guidance of the Program Director. Primary responsibilities will be to didactic year students.

Job Duties:

Provide graduate-level lecture and laboratory instruction to PA students Assist the Program Director in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the PA program Develop, maintain, implement, evaluate, and ensure adequacy and appropriateness of assigned courses to ensure compliance with the ARC-PA standards Participate in the accreditation process and assist in preparations for ARC-PA site visits Evaluate student performance and competencies for assigned courses Evaluate student performance and competencies during the didactic and clinical years Participate in selecting applicants for admission to the PA program Review course syllabi with all didactic instructors Participate in reviewing and revising as necessary the mission statement for the program Serve as an academic advisor to assist students in curriculum and career planning Provide and maintain a reliable schedule of office hours for student advising, remediation, and consultation Schedule and assist with formal student remediation in compliance with program expectations and accreditation standards, as needed Participate in interprofessional education (IPE) programs for didactic and clinical year programs Participate in ongoing evaluation of the PA program Participate as a member of the Physician Assistant Faculty Committee and the Academic and Professional Affairs Committee Maintain a professional development plan that addresses teaching, scholarship, service as well as diversity, equity, accessibility and justice to the standard performance expectations.

Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Graduate of ARC-PA accredited program or other associated accredited program specific to applicant's discipline Current NCCPA certification or current certification per applicant's discipline Master's degree in Physician Assistant studies or related field Eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania Five or more years of clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

Prior teaching experience in physician assistant education is preferred For full consideration, please provide cover letter, CV and contact information for (3) references.