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Assistant/Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies
(Didactic Education Coordinator)
Job Description
Responsibilities:
The primary responsibilities of the Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies are to manage and coordinate various aspects of didactic education to include classroom teaching, clinical case development, clinical simulation facilitation, curriculum and syllabus development, assignments and grading, evaluation of courses, and maintaining required documents for accreditation. Faculty in this position will assist with coordination of instructors and learning space when needed, course development and evaluation, and ongoing assessment of quality and sufficiency of the Program as whole. This position will serve as an instructor for didactic phase students in various topics including clinical medicine, clinical skills, pharmacology, professional development, and research methods.
The Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies will also be required to participate in a variety of other responsibilities including:
Providing academic counseling as a faculty advisor to assigned PA students
Providing support with student research projects
Participating in committee appointments
Participating in the process of selecting potential students for the Program
Assisting in the ongoing self-study process to maintain accreditation
Participating in continuing education and professional development programs
Contributing to the administration and evaluation of the Program as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.
Compensation and Benefits:
This is a full-time, 12-month clinical tenure-track position. Salary will be commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience. Health and dental insurances, life and disability insurance, and retirement plan enrollment is available to full-time employees. Tuition benefits are also available for full-time employees and their qualified dependents.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
It is the policy of Canisius College to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws. Canisius College and the PA Program will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Canisius College, a Catholic and Jesuit University, has as its foundation the fundamental values of academic excellence, leadership, faith and social justice. Canisius is committed to educating and preparing men and women to become leaders in their professions and their communities, and in service to humanity. The college is an equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse community of outstanding faculty, staff and students.
Application:
For consideration, please submit CV, letter of interest, and description of teaching philosophy along with three professional references with your online application. |