Assistant Professor – Physician Assistant Program

Assistant Professor – Physician Assistant Program

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
• Teaching experience at a University level or service as a physician assistant clinical preceptor with a regionally accredited institution.
• 3 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
• Possess an active license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida or the ability to obtain a Florida license prior to the start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses in the MPAS Program and adequately perform other duties/responsibilities as articulated on the annual assignment.
• Hold office hours.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Adopt course materials in a timely manner.
• Adopt the university learning management system.
• Adopt other campus-wide technology platforms as appropriate to other specified job duties.
• Complete mandatory/required training in a timely manner.
• Abide by University Policies and Regulations.
• Participate in the evaluation process in accordance with the CBA and related documents.
• Participate in the assessment process as required by your respective department.
• Timely and professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators.
• Engage in essential duties with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, excellence, and within the accepted practices and norms of your respective field/profession.
• Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, develop and deliver lectures, tests, and evaluate students.
• Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
• Ensure the timely completion and reporting of student learning assessments.
• Continued professional development activity is expected at a level commensurate with rank and the mission of the University.
• Actively participate in community, institutional, and professional service in furtherance of FGCU’s mission.
• Assist with clinical site development and maintaining clinical partnerships.
• Attends faculty and college meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
• Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures that align with curriculum goals.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and Physician Assistant Program accreditation standards are met.
• Advise students in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program and provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
• Perform regular scholarly research and publication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree
• 3 years of PA teaching experience at a University level with a regionally accredited institution.
• Prior related administrative or leadership skills
• 5 or more years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant
• Experience/interest in Primary Care and Pharmacotherapeutics
• Established scholarship agenda