Principal Faculty for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies

Job Description:

The Principal Faculty member for the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program will work closely with the Program Director and Principal Faculty members to implement and maintain the curriculum in accordance with ARC-PA Standards as a course director on a twelve (12) month, full-time basis. As a Course Director the individual is responsible for development, implementation, delivery, and evaluation of assigned courses. The Principal Faculty works collaboratively with faculty within the Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences and Ashland University.

The Principal Faculty member is responsible for course development and implementation to ensure the PA students readiness to practice upon graduation.

• Support the mission of Ashland University and the Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
• Support Ashland University’s philosophy of Accent on the Individual.
• Development and review of the mission statement of the PA Program.
• Provide academic instruction.
• Participates in review and revision of the program competencies.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and ensures course syllabi maintain compliance with ARC-PA Standards of assigned courses.
• Review and revision, as necessary, of the program goals and competencies.
• Participates in developing, reviewing, and revising as necessary the mission statement for the program.
• Participates in evaluating student performances.
• Participate in the program’s ongoing self-assessment, analysis, and accreditation processes with primary responsibility for didactic education components.
• Is familiar with ARC-PA accreditation standards and assists in providing documented compliance.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the didactic year sections of the student handbook.
• Participate in the design and implementation of summative evaluations.
• Serve as an academic advisor to students.
• Provide remedial instruction of didactic year students.
• Participate in the admissions process including student recruitment and selection.
• Participate as a member of PA program committees as assigned by the PA Program Director.
• Participate in state and national PA organizations as necessary to promote the program and the profession.
• Participates in professional development activities outside of Ashland University’s PA program in areas of clinical practice, scholarly activities or advancement of educational degree as agreed upon by the Program Director.
• Agrees to not participate as a health care provider for students in the program, except in an emergency situation.
• Perform other duties as determined by negotiation at the annual performance review by the Program Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or higher is required.
• Certification and Licensure requirements are met specific to the discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience consistent with academic preparation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior teaching and/or administrative experience in PA education or another healthcare-related field.
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills.
• Active engagement in scholarly work consistent with academic preparation and clinical expertise.
• Ability to build collegial relationships.
• Active service or leadership at the local, regional, or national level.

Physical Demands:

• The Principal Faculty member should be available to participate in events important to the ongoing success of the University and College.
• Requires the ability to work indoors in a moderately stressful environment and the ability to adapt to changes in workload.
• Physical requirements may include frequent sitting, walking, lifting, reaching, pushing/pulling, and twisting.