Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies (.5 PA Studies/.5 Clinic)

Title: Assistant Professor

Department Org: Physician Assistant Studies

Employee Classification: A1 - Faculty Full Time 12 Mth HSC

Bargaining Unit: Bargaining Unit Exempt

Primary Location: Health Science Campus College

Shift: 1

Job Description:

The University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences (COMLS) invites applications for the open faculty positions in the UToledo PA program. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled. The positions provide an opportunity for highly motivated individuals committed to student success, academic excellence, and advancement of the PA profession to join the UToledo PA program at the University of Toledo as an integral component of the foundational team. Working with the program faculty and staff, these individuals will assist in implementing the program, with a focus on teaching and supporting a transformative student experience within a unique systems-based modular curriculum during the didactic and clinical phases of the program.

• PA faculty are responsible for delivering the educational content of the PA program. The PA program is seeking a physician assistant for a 0.5 FTE faculty appointment with a 0.5 FTE clinical appointment. This position is a 12-month, tenure track faculty appointment reporting directly to the Program Director of the Division of Physician Assistant Studies.

• Positions are announced at the assistant professor level; outstanding candidates may be considered for a higher rank commensurate with experience and scholarly activity.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assists in the development, implementation, teaching and evaluation of graduate-level didactic and clinical curriculum for the UToledo PA program.
• Participates in the development, initiation, and incorporation of an array of engaging pedagogical and teaching methods to diverse learners throughout the curriculum in classroom and laboratory environments.
• Develops, delivers and assesses objective driven course materials.
• Develops students learning competencies required for the successful completion of the Physician Assistant National Certifying Examination (PANCE).
• Assesses, advises, evaluates, and remediate students.
• Participates in recruiting qualified student applicants throughout all aspects of the admissions process.
• Provides supervision and academic counseling to students.
• Serves as a small-group facilitator.
• Assists the PA Program with testing and practical examinations as necessary.
• Assists in the preparation of accreditation documentation, to include assessment of teaching and learning, programmatic data collection, analysis of the self study reports.
• Represents both The University of Toledo and the UToledo PA Program at national conferences and professional functions.
• Participates in scholarship and service activities as assigned by the Chair and the Program Director, and as per University/College policies.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Terminal degree within field, minimum of a Master's degree.
• Current board certification and eligibility for licensure in the state of Ohio as a PA.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical and/or teaching experience in a PA program preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Able to function independently while operating effectively within a team environment.
• Excellent oral and written skills and ability to communicate comfortably with students, colleagues, and external constituents.

Conditions of Employment:

All UToledo employees on all campuses, including those working on campus and working remotely, are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, or have an approved exemption.

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. To further this effort, the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center is requiring candidates for employment to be nicotine-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements will include cotinine (nicotine) testing, as well as drug and other required health screenings for the position. With the exception of positions within University of Toledo Main Campus and the University of Toledo College of Medicine and Life Sciences, the employment offer is conditional upon successful completion of a cotinine test and Occupational Health clearance.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact the Human Resources Department at 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at the Office of Human Resources located in the Center for Administrative Support on the Main Campus of the University of Toledo.

Advertised: 12 May 2022 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: