Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator, Physician Assistant Program
- Employer
- Gannon University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Apr 17, 2021
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Teacher Education, Health & Medicine, Medicine, Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services
- Employment Level
- Tenured/Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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The Gannon University Physician Assistant Department located at the
Erie, Pennsylvania campus seeks a full-time faculty member. The
appointment for this 12-month position at the rank of Assistant
Professor or Assistant Teaching Professor begins July 1, 2021.
Gannon seeks excellence through inclusiveness and invites members
of underrepresented groups to apply. Gannon University faculty work
collaboratively with colleagues, deliver instruction, advise
students, engage in scholarship, and participate in service. The
Physician Assistant Program at the Erie, Pennsylvania campus has a
longstanding history of educating outstanding physician assistants
who impact patients' lives every day. Established more than 40
years ago, the Physician Assistant Program is committed to health,
education, advocacy, and leadership. The successful candidate will
teach 24-27 credits in the academic year, depending upon
appointment, and work closely with the Department Chairperson to
perform necessary operations for the optimal function of the
program. The responsibilities will include involvement in the
development of student clinical experiences, program curriculum and
assessments, program accreditation, and preparing motivated
students intellectually, professionally, and personally.
Requirements include an earned terminal degree (e.g. MS, MPAS,
MSPAS), current NCCPA certification (if applicable) or other
appropriate board certification, and appropriate clinical
experience; candidates are required to have or be eligible for PA,
MD, or DO licensure in Pennsylvania. Additional requirements
include effective interpersonal and written and oral communication
skills, and an ability to be an effective team member. Candidates
must be able to support and promote the University's inclusive
Mission, its Catholic identity, and its liberal arts and
professional education traditions. A doctorate degree and/or prior
teaching or clinical preceptor experience is preferred. Gannon
University is located in the heart of downtown Erie, Pennsylvania,
along the shores of Lake Erie. Erie is a regional tourist
destination boasting 11 beaches, a wide variety of seasonal
activities, professional sports teams, a professional symphony,
multiple venues for live theater and music, and many other
entertainment options. Pittsburgh, Cleveland, and Buffalo are
located within a two-hour drive from campus. The Physician
Assistant Department at our Erie, Pennsylvania campus is housed
within the School of Medical Sciences in the Morosky College of
Health Professions and Sciences. Learn more about the college on
our website. Application Procedure: Submit a cover letter,
curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact
information for three professional references with application to
https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/5729.
Review of applications will begin immediately, and this position
will remain open until filled. The finalist will be required to
submit an original transcript from the institution awarding his/her
terminal degree. Gannon University is an Equal Opportunity
Employer. For more information about Gannon University visit
www.gannon.edu.
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