Principal Faculty - Assistant​/Associate Professor; MPAS-TX

Position Summary:

The Franklin Pierce University Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program at Round Rock, Texas is committed to collegial collaboration amongst all members of the team, across all phases of the program. Core faculty in the PA Program will work closely with staff and faculty and will be primarily responsible for assisting in the administration of the program, including curriculum development, delivery, and review.

In addition to teaching assignments, other responsibilities will include didactic and clinical course coordination, oversight of clinical experiences, academic advising, admissions and recruitment, program evaluation, participating in institutional activities and committees, facilitating quality learning experiences for students, and evaluating students’ performance in cooperation with other faculty.

This is a full-time exempt position and the accepted work schedule is Monday through Friday with one release day per week for research, clinical practice, community service and/or scholarly activities. Incumbent may need to be available early morning, evening, and weekends to meet the needs of the institution. The schedule may vary based on the number of hours needed to meet the job responsibilities.

Instructional:

• Teach a variety of classes in the didactic and clinical phases of the program.
• Teach assigned courses in accordance with the course syllabus, institutional policy, and accreditation standards.
• Develop and update course syllabi, required reading assignments, and learning objectives.
• Participate in the update and revision of course content and teaching methodology to maintain current evidence-based medicine.
• Maintain familiarity with current texts, up-to-date materials, teaching aids and techniques relative to courses within the discipline and recommend their adoption when appropriate.
• Provide advice and/or assistance as appropriate to faculty regarding course content and instructional materials.
• Adhere to all institutional policies and procedures as well as those outlined in the MPAS Faculty Handbook.

Clinical Education:

• Assist with the administration, organization, and development of the clinical education phase of the program.
• Develop and coordinate the annual clinical year calendar and rotation schedule.
• Develop and update clinical course syllabi, required reading assignments, and learning objectives for all rotations.
• Develop and maintain clinical site relationships, including performing occasional clinical site visits.
• Coordinate clinical student placements.
• Evaluate clinical year students.
• Document and analyze student grades, remediation plans, clinical issues, and other topics related to both clinical sites and clinical year students.
• Advise preceptors on expected program learning outcomes.

Academic Advising:

• Post and observe office hours for purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Set office hours during times that are convenient for students. Meet with students as needed by appointment.
• Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, graduation requirements, remediation, and student services.
• Monitor students’ academic and clinical performance to ensure their success and entry-level competency.

Institutional Service:

• Attend and actively participate in scheduled department, division, and university-wide committees.
• Actively participate in assisting the university in maintaining standards required for accreditation.
• Participate in the PA White Coat Ceremony, graduation ceremonies in full regalia, and other official events.
• Participate in orientation and faculty development events as per the Program Director and Dean of CHNS.
• Develop, review, and revise the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program, as needed.
• Perform other duties as determined in consultation with the Program Director.

Professional Growth and Development:

• Actively seek ways to continually improve quality instruction.
• Maintain personal and professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility.
• Maintain knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines pertinent to PA…