Assistant Professor - Clinical, Physician Assistant Studies

Assistant Professor
- Clinical, Physician Assistant Studies

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced Assistant Professor
- Clinical, Physician Assistant Studies at its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university locatedin the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

The Physician Assistant Faculty member participates in the delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of the Physician Assistant Program. Responsibilities include teaching in the didactic and/or clinical curriculum, student advising, academic support and remediation, assessment, curriculum development,program service, and accreditation activities.

• Teach assigned didactic and/or clinical year lectures in the physician assistant program.
• Participate in laboratory instruction, simulation, and student assessment.
• Develop and update course materials as assigned.

• Serve as an academic advisor.
• Assist in identifying students needing additional academic support.
• Collaborate with course directors to implement remediation plans and monitor student progress.

• Assist with examination development and performance assessments.
• Participate in course and program evaluation activities.
• Contribute to accreditation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.

• Participate in faculty meetings, admissions, and committee workas assigned.
• Participate in program and college community events asneeded.

• Maintain clinical competence, certification, andlicensure.
• Participate in professional development and scholarly activities consistent with faculty expectations.
• Maintain, foster and develop professional working relationships with alumni, guest speakers and other external agencies to maximize educational opportunities.

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program or related accredited health care program. Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or equivalent based on experience and professional involvement.
• In good standing with Michigan licensing board.
• NCCPA certification.
• Two-three years full-time clinical experience as a PA or related health care clinician.
• Experience in higher education, teaching, course coordination,and/or precepting students is preferred.
• Highly motivated and innovative individual.
• Have sound interpersonal communication skills necessary tonegototiate, maintain and develop alumni/community involvement.

H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science

H1920 - Physician Assistant Studies

• Regular Employee
• Job type:
  Fractional Time
• Job category:
  Academic/Faculty

• Compensation type:
  Annual Salary
• Salary minimum: TBD
• Salary hire maximum: TBD

• Number of openings: 1

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