Assistant or Associate Professor​/Clinical Professor for the Bechtel Physician Assistant Program

ANNOUNCMENT OF POSITION VACANCY

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Summary:

Colorado Mesa University invites applications for the position of Assistant or Associate Professor to teach in the Bechtel Physician Assistant Program. This is a full-time, in person tenure or clinical track, 12-month position.

Courses may be assigned as in-person, or hybrid. Professional development in the discipline, involvement with advising, and service to the department and profession are expected.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Develop and coordinate course design, course delivery, and participate in the evaluation of didactic and clinical curriculum.
• Participate in the admissions process and the applicant screening process.
• Teach assigned courses in the PA program.
• Provide student academic advising and evaluation.
• Assist in clinical site visits.
• Participate in ARC-PA accreditation processes and program/university assessment.
• Complete professional development activities and service to the University and community.
• Participate in the program’s ongoing self-assessment process.
• Administrative responsibilities as assigned.

Salary:

$98,000-$100,000

Commensurate with education and experience. Excellent health and retirement benefits package:  for more information!

REQUIRED EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications

Required:

• Physician Assistant with the following:
  Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program. Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Licensed or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Colorado.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience.
• Experience with precepting students.
• Active in community services and participation/leadership in local, regional, or national Physician Assistant or other medical organizations.
• An earned academic doctoral degree in an appropriate discipline.

Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Primary Contact: Rachel Weinzimmer, rweinzimmer

_Colorado Mesa University is particularly interested in candidates who have experience working with students from diverse backgrounds and who have a demonstrated commitment to improving the levels of access and success for underrepresented students within higher education.

Colorado Mesa University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial and/or motor vehicle history. Applicant must be able to verify U.S. employment eligibility. Colorado Mesa University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a culturally diverse faculty, staff and student body.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Any person with a disability as defined by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA) may be provided reasonable accommodation upon request to enable the person to complete an employment assessment._