Assistant Professor - Clinical, Physician Assistant Studies

Assistant Professor - Clinical, Physician AssistantStudies

Wayne State University is searching for an experienced AssistantProfessor - 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 allbackgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Ourdeep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity,diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educationalopportunities which prepare students for success in a globalsociety.

Essential functions:

The Physician Assistant Faculty member participates in thedelivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of the PhysicianAssistant Program. Responsibilities include teaching in thedidactic and/or clinical curriculum, student advising, academicsupport and remediation, assessment, curriculum development,program service, and accreditation activities.

1. Teaching

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

2. Student Advising and Academic Support

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

3. Assessment and Program Improvement

• Assist with examination development and performanceassessments.
• Participate in course and program evaluation activities.
• Contribute to accreditation and continuous quality improvementinitiatives.

4. Service

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

5. Scholarship and Professional Development

• Maintain clinical competence, certification, andlicensure.
• Participate in professional development and scholarlyactivities consistent with faculty expectations.
• Maintain, foster and develop professional working relationshipswith alumni, guest speakers and other external agencies to maximizeeducational opportunities.

Unique duties

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA program or relatedaccredited health care program. Master's degree in PhysicianAssistant Studies or equivalent based on experience andprofessional involvement.
• In good standing with Michigan licensing board.
• NCCPA certification.
• Two-three years full-time clinical experience as a PA or relatedhealth 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.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H18 - Pharmacy & Health Science

Primary department:

H1920 - Physician Assistant Studies

Employment type:

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

Funding/salary information:

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

Working conditions:

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offeredemployment to undergo a background check, including a criminalhistory check, before starting work. If you are offered employment,the university will inform you if a background check isrequired.