Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

The Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies is a full-time, twelve-month university faculty position with academic rank based upon the appointee’s academic and experiential qualifications. The faculty member will collaborate with other program faculty to assist in providing an education in accordance with the program’s mission, goals, competencies, and with accreditation standards.

Faculty are responsible for generating and delivering classroom lectures and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics for which he/she is qualified, as well as evaluating student performance, providing remediation when necessary, counseling students, and evaluating the curriculum and program.

Duties and Responsibilities

Duty/Responsibility

• Collaborate with other principal program faculty to design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the program’s curriculum, modifying as appropriate, to ensure the curriculum meets program expectations, current practice standards relating to PA practice, and accreditation standards.
• Provide student instruction within areas of expertise and interest and evaluate student performance.
• Participate in the mentoring and academic counseling of students.
• Participate in the development and periodic review and revision of the mission, vision, goals, and competencies of the PA Program
• Participate in admissions processes by scoring qualifying applications, interviewing candidates, and rendering selection decisions
• Participate in the development and review of remediation processes and provide student remediation as necessary
• Participate in the processes of program evaluation.
• Participate in activities of state, regional, and national organizations to promote a positive image of the PA concept within academic, lay, and professional communities.
• Represent the Physician Assistant Program through service on University-level committees.
• Pursue professional development activities such as clinical practice, scholarly works, or an advanced degree.
• Perform other duties as may be assigned from time to time.

% of Time 100%

Education/Knowledge

Minimum Education Master's

Required Licenses/Certification

Graduate level degree, Master’s acceptable but doctorate preferred.

Physician assistant with current NCCPA certification preferred

Required Skills

Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, and administrators.

Applicant must demonstrate an understanding of the knowledge and skills necessary for the delivery of quality, patient centered care by PAs, and should demonstrate a strong commitment to fulfill the mission of the PA program and Concord University.

Required Experience

Type of experience Needed 3-5 years of clinical experience that spans a variety of medical specialty areas.

Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 3 years

Type of experience Needed Previous experience in an academic setting or teaching graduate-level health care students.

Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 2 years

Type of experience Needed Experience developing and delivery educational content, preferably in different active learning formats.

Amount of Experience Needed (Months/Years) More than 2 years

Posting Detail Information

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Additional Information

Concord University is a public comprehensive university with a rich history as one of the oldest institutions of higher learning in West Virginia. Founded in 1872 as a state Normal School to prepare teachers, Concord University (CU) is a public, career focused institution located in rural southern West Virginia.

Concord University (CU) offers talented individuals a wide array of fulfilling career opportunities from entry through academic or administrative professional levels. To maintain an outstanding talent pool, we employ individuals regionally, nationally, and internationally to attract top candidates.

If you are looking for more than just a job, then I encourage you to browse our website and visit our job opportunities regularly. Learn more about Concord University and why it should be your first choice, not only for quality educational opportunities but also for exemplary employment.

Applications will only be accepted through Concord University’s online application site at https://jobs.concord.edu/. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Concord University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply.

We are committed to attracting and retaining quality faculty and staff. In doing so, Concord University offers outstanding benefit packages including:

• Work week of 37.5 hrs.
• Holidays – Employees receive 13-14 Paid Holidays Annually
• Annual and Sick Leave –Staff earn up to 24 days of annual leave per year (max 360 hours) and up to 18 days of sick leave per year.
• Health Insurance – Concord University offers health insurance through West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency (PEIA).
• Tuition and Fee Waivers- Professional development and education opportunities including tuition waiver program for employees, spouse, and eligible dependents.
• Retirement Plans – TIAA’s automatic retirement plan is a 401(a) plan into which six (6) percent of the employee’s total salary is automatically withheld pre-tax and deposited into the employee’s TIAA retirement account. The university matches the employees 6% contribution
• Life Insurance – Basic term life insurance ($10,000) at no cost and may purchase optional life insurance coverage with pre-tax earnings.
• Mountaineer Flexible Benefits. This is an IRS approved, tax free account that saves money on eligible health, medical, dental, and dependent care expenses.
• Annual Increment Pay

Quick Link to Posting https://jobs.concord.edu/postings/3161