Professor of Practice/Coordinator for Physician Assistant Program

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The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Science program in the Department of Clinical and Diagnostic Sciences at Oakland University in Rochester, Michigan invites applications for a Professor of Practice position, to begin as soon as August 27, 2022. This is an exceptional growth opportunity to join a genuinely supportive faculty team with excellent resources enjoying a meaningful balance of teaching, practice, service, leadership, and research. This position may be converted to a tenure track faculty position in the future. Candidates with experience developing relationships with clinical partners for mutual goals are particularly encouraged to apply.

Our ideal candidates are exemplary, ethical, forward thinking, collaborative, and dynamic leaders in medicine, skilled in teaching and the supervision of physician assistant students, who also take pride in leadership and are eager to play Coordinating roles.

Guided by the Program Director: the Academic Coordinator shall work with the Medical Director on administration, evaluation, assessment, and implementation of the program didactic curriculum; the Clinical Coordinator will lead site recruitment, administration, evaluation, assessment, and implementation of clinical experiences; all serving to meet Oakland University and ARC-PA Standards.

Teaching responsibilities shall include lecturing, small group facilitation, mentoring and advising of students. In professional service, faculty members provide distinct energies to our school, university, and communities of practice, including student recruitment and retention activities.

Creating and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive campus is a strategic priority for Oakland University. To this end, we are seeking applications from individuals who are interested in and committed to supporting our Diversity Equity and Inclusion institutional values. It is the policy of Oakland University that there shall be no discrimination on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, height, weight, familial status, marital status, disability, creed, sexual orientation, veteran status or other prohibited factors in employment, admissions, educational programs or activities.

Application Information:

1. Positions begin August 27, 2022

2. Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted until the position is filled.

3. We are seeking ARC-PA accreditation. For questions regarding the position, contact the Search Chair, Dr. Sumi Dinda, sdinda@oakland.edu

Requirements include:

1. A minimum of three years' experience as a physician assistant
2. Master's degree in PA studies
3. Eligibility for licensure, or licensure, in Michigan as a PA
4. Current NCCPA Certification

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