Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator, Physician Assistant Program
- Employer
- Gannon University
- Location
- Pennsylvania, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not specified
- Date posted
- Nov 6, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Medicine
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
Assistant Professor/Clinical Coordinator, Physician Assistant Program
Position Summary:
The Gannon University Physician Assistant program in Erie, PA has an opening for a full-time faculty member/clinical coordinator. The appointment for this 12-month position at the rank of Assistant Professor or Assistant Teaching Professor. 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 candidate will be responsible for in-person classroom teaching, coordination of clinical experiences for students, academic advising, and collaboration on duties related to the program's and University's needs.
The successful candidate will be responsible for 24-27 credits in the academic year, depending upon appointment, and work closely with the Program Director to perform necessary operations for the optimal function of the program. The responsibilities will include involvement in the development of student clinical experiences, the development and facilitation of the program curriculum and assessments, active participation in program accreditation processes, and preparing motivated students intellectually, professionally, and personally.
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. For more information about Gannon University visit www.gannon.edu.
Required Qualifications:
Requirements include an earned terminal degree for the PA profession (e.g. Doctorate or Master's degree), current NCCPA certification (if applicable) or other appropriate board certification, and at least 2 years of relevant clinical experience. Candidates are required to have or be eligible for licensure in Pennsylvania. Additional requirements include effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills, and the 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
A Doctorate degree and previous teaching experience are preferred
Location: Erie, Pa
Employment Status: Full Time
Department: Col.Health Professions & Sci.
Division: School of Health Professions
Subdivision:
To apply, visit https://gannon.peopleadmin.com/postings/12807
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Founded in 1925, Gannon University is a four-year Catholic university dedicated to providing a liberal arts education integrated with professional skills and faith-based learning. For more information visit http://www.gannon.edu
LOCATIONS
Gannon University is comprised of two vibrant campuses in Erie, Pa. and Ruskin, Fla. Gannon's Erie campus is central to many businesses and organizations that actively work with our faculty and staff to enhance hands-on learning opportunities for students. This urban campus in the heart of downtown is within walking distance to restaurants, shopping, entertainment and Lake Erie beaches close by, and is just within a two-hour drive of Cleveland, Buffalo, Pittsburgh and Niagara Falls.
Gannon's Ruskin campus is a dynamic and beautiful area between Tampa and Bradenton that rates highly on measures of livability and attractiveness. The campus puts our faculty and staff at the center of a rapidly expanding healthcare sector where they can engage students in educational and outreach activities and meet the need for health professionals.
To view a virtual tour of our Erie Campus, visit: www.gannon.edu/#virtualtour
INSPIRE OUR MISSION
Gannon is a Catholic, Diocesan university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship and service. Our faculty and staff prepare students to be global citizens through programs grounded in the liberal arts and sciences and professional specializations. Inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition, we offer a comprehensive, values-centered learning experience that emphasizes faith, leadership, inclusiveness and social responsibility.
Gannon University has advanced to the category of national university, according to the U.S. News & World Report's recent release of "America's Best Colleges." The university now ranks 218th out of 399 national universities. This shift reflects Gannon's growth in enrollment and programs at its Erie and Ruskin, Fla. campuses.
Additionally, Gannon University was honored with Aetna's "Changing the World" award for creating a healthy workplace environment. Gannon was recognized in two of the four award categories - the "Above and Beyond" award and the "Changing the World" award for receiving the highest score among mid-sized employees in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
ACADEMICS
Academic Programs:
- 61 Bachelor
- 10 Pre-Professional
- 20 Cooperative Professional School Options
- 6 Associate's Degrees
- 27 Master's Degrees
- 6 Doctoral
Student Population (Fall 2019):
- 3,432 Undergraduate
- 1,012 Graduate
- 4,444 Total Student Enrollment
Student/Faculty Ratio: 13:1
24 Scholarship-Granting Varsity Sports
140+ Student Clubs and Organizations
PROMOTING LEARNING BY ENGAGEMENT
As part of Gannon's strategic initiatives to promote learning by engagement, the University has designed dynamic environments and engaging learning experiences that intentionally align to prepare students for personal and professional life after graduation.
Just one example of how this is achieved is through service-learning, study abroad and faculty-led travel trips. Click here to learn more about Gannon's Possibilities Abroad programs.
ADVANCING ORGANIZATIONAL HEALTH
Gannon recognizes its most vital asset: its people. The University is dedicated to empowering employees with a shared voice in examining individual and institutional practices. Gannon is committed to the development of human, financial, physical plant and technology resources to enhance the quality of our experience for students, employees and alumni, as well as the health of the University.
Click here to view a message from President Keith Taylor, Ph.D., on Gannon's commitment to our students and our employees.
CREATING PUBLIC IMPACT
Gannon's unique campus location creates an atmosphere that encourages the linkage of scholarship, service and learning experiences with community needs through programs and partnerships to facilitate transformative change in Gannon's communities.
Click here for more information about campus, local attractions and outreach.
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