A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) is seeking an exempt Assistant / Associate Professor Physician Assistant on the Mesa, Arizona campus. This position reports to the Director of Didactic Education.
Duties & Responsibilities:- Assist the DDE and Program Director in development, content, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum for programs within the PA Department.
- Provide guidance and direction to department staff and faculty involved in the coordination and instruction of the curriculum.
- Teach, evaluate, and counsel students.
- Provide liaison with appropriate offices and departments involved in medical allied health education with external agencies useful to didactic instructions.
- Secure, orient, and evaluate adjunct faculty.
- Provide feedback to instructors to help them improve teaching skills.
- Assist DDE and Didactic Director in evaluating teaching and learning effectiveness of curriculum.
- Counsel students with academic and professionalism issues, referring them to appropriate personnel as needed.
- Assist the DDE and Didactic Director in maintaining ongoing progress for evaluating and reporting teaching/learning effectiveness of the curriculum to be incorporated in the ongoing self-study.
- Interact with key external organizations to enhance the role of programs within the PA Department.
- Assist with preparation of grants, reports, and self-studies related to funding and accreditation.
- Assist with preparation of handout materials, audiovisual aids, and any other assistance needed by instructors.
- Monitor student progress with assistance from instructors; serve as a primary academic advisor for a cohort of students.
- Review educational literature and learning media to keep faculty abreast of new teaching/learning strategies.
- Assist in reviewing applications, interviewing and selecting candidates for programs within the PA Department.
- Attend scheduled faculty and staff meetings and provide progress reports on program activity within the PA Department.
- Counsel prospective students about programs within the PA Department requirements and participate in other recruitment and marketing activities.
- Assist department by providing ongoing editing of informational materials related to programs within the PA Department.
- Assist, guide and evaluate student Master's Capstone projects required for graduation.
- Serve on University, School and Department committees as directed by the ASHS Dean and PA Department Chair.
- Attend and participate in University, College and Department special events, including, but not limited to, graduation, white coat ceremony, retreats and inter professional activities.
- Engage in scholarly activity as described in the University Faculty Handbook
- Other duties as assigned by Department Director.
Requirements
Education & Experience - Master's degree required, doctoral degree preferred
- At least two years of healthcare experience.
- At least one year of educational experience in a faculty leadership role preferred.
- Knowledge of PA practice competencies.
- Strong ability to develop and deliver medical course instruction.
- Capability of working independently.
- Excellent organizational and management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Cooperative and able to work in team situations.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.
- Knowledge of entry level PA curriculum.
ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits .
