Faculty - Physician Assistant Program

Job Description

POSITION:
Faculty

DEPARTMENT: Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

DIVISION: Academic Affairs

STATUS: Exempt;This position requires in-person instruction on the Seneca Falls Campus as assigned. As a member of our exempt workforce there could be occasions when a commitment beyond the normal

workweek may be required.

Salary information: $100,000 to $120,000

BENEFITS:

• Medical Dental Vision Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account
• TIAA Retirement with 8% college contribution after one year of employment
• Free EAP Counseling Services

Function

Principal faculty in the PA program are primarily responsible for the instruction of the curriculum, the assessment of student learning, and supporting the program. Faculty also advance the mission of the institution through their work in the areas of research and scholarly activities and citizenship in accordance with the parameters of the Faculty Handbook.

Organizational Relationships

• Reports to the Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Principal faculty are responsible for, and actively participate in, the process of:

• Developing, reviewing and revising as necessary the mission statement, goals and competencies of the program
• Selecting applicants for admission to the PA program
• Providing student instruction
• Evaluating student performance
• Academic counseling of students
• Assuring the availability of remedial instruction
• Designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum
• Evaluating the program

General Duties and Responsibilities

The faculty consists of all individuals in the employ of Northeast College holding academic rank and engaged in instructional, scholarly and professional, or academic service activities for the College. These activities include, but are not limited to:

• Laboratory, classroom, and online instruction
• Course and curriculum development
• Research
• Participation in student advising
• Enrollment management functions
• College governance
• Service to one’s profession

Teaching Duties and Responsibilities

• Each instructor is responsible for planning and presenting course material; establishing course objectives and requirements and communicating them to students; selecting and ordering texts and supplemental materials; preparing, administering and grading papers and examinations; and assigning grades without discrimination, in accordance with the nondiscrimination policy as it appears in the College catalog.
• Responsibilities include providing students with appropriate, current course material consistent with the overall curriculum; assuring student comprehension and competency; and providing unbiased outcome assessments.
• Demonstrates mastery of the following characteristics and traits: command and analytical approach to subject matter, recognition and evaluation of variant interpretations of appropriate data, and integration of current knowledge within the field into traditionally accepted subject matter.
• Clearly explain expectations and subject matter, recognize student levels of comprehension, define objectives, summarize major points, organize material logically, and emphasize important ideas.
• Encourage student participation and interaction, be sensitive to class response, deal with students ethically, allot ample time for consultation, and seek a professional rapport with student.
• Motivate and academically challenge students, be dedicated to subject material and the teaching profession, display self-confidence, and communicate a sense of enthusiasm for pursuit of knowledge.
• Faculty must be prepared and willing to academically assist, advise and counsel students regarding their work in classes and to recognize when a student requires professional assistance with…