Assistant Professor - Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies at Grand Valley State University in Grand Rapids, MI

Job description

Grand Valley State University’s (GVSU) Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) program welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure-stream faculty position at its Grand Rapids location. This full-time tenure-stream faculty position will work with members of the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) faculty to advance the education of PAS students. This position will require teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities. The GVSU MPAS program is recognized for educating first-class clinicians who are healthcare leaders. We seek a motivated, energetic individual interested in joining a dedicated and collaborative faculty. We are committed to upholding the pillars of inclusion and value the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and staff of diverse backgrounds. Salary & Benefits: Minimum starting salary of $105,000; commensurate with experience Comprehensive benefits package including medical, vision, dental, life insurance, generous employer retirement contributions, wellness resources and tuition waiver effective on date of hire. Required Qualifications and Education: Be (a) an NCCPA-certified physician assistant with a minimum of a master's degree (PA degree focus), (b) a board-certified (ABMS or AOA) physician, or (c) an individual with a doctoral degree in a health-related field. Physician and physician assistant applicants must be eligible for a Michigan license Have at least three (3) years of clinical experience if the applicant meets criteria for (a) or (b) above Demonstrate leadership and motivational skills and the ability to work effectively with others Demonstrate digital literacy appropriate to an academic environment Possess a strong commitment to the mission and goals of the university, college, and Department/Program ( www.gvsu.edu ; www.gvsu.edu/chp ; www.gvsu.edu/pas ) Preferred Qualifications and Education: Doctoral degree in a related field if applicant meets criteria for (a) above (e.g., DMSc, DHSc, EdD, PhD) Two years of teaching experience in higher education, preferably in a health professions program; clinical precepting experience will also be considered Responsibilities – Essential Functions: Assist with designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the PAS program curriculum Develop and revise instructional materials, including lectures, multimedia content, and online modules, aligned with course learning outcomes Serve as course coordinator as needed Provide lectures, labs, and other educational sessions to students Supervise and instruct students in the didactic and/or clinical year Evaluate student didactic and clinical performance in accordance with established competencies, program and course learning outcomes, instructional objectives, and performance standards Assist with making clinical site visits to monitor student progress and assess the quality of training as needed Actively participate in the academic advising of PAS program students to ensure satisfactory progression in achieving PAS program competencies Actively participate in ensuring the availability of remedial instruction to PAS program students as needed Administrative: Assist in the admission process, including the recruitment, application, screening, and selection of students as needed Assist the Department Chair/Program Director with recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and developing qualified faculty, including principal and instructional faculty as needed Assist the Department Chair/Program Director with recruiting, interviewing, selecting, and developing Departmental/Program administrative staff as needed Coordinate, review, and revise academic policies and procedures as needed Develop, review, and revise the PAS program mission, goals, and competencies as needed Assist with PAS program evaluation and ongoing self-assessment Participate in the assessment of instructional faculty Assist the Department Chair/Program Director in providing periodic reports as required and requested to the Dean,