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Physician Assistant Faculty - Didactic FocusWe are currently seeking to fill our Physician Assistant Faculty - Didactic Focus position at the Philadelphia campus with a highly qualified and passionate individual.Job Title: Principal Physician Assistant Faculty - Didactic Focus
Department - Physician Assistant
FLSA: Exempt
Location: Philadelphia, PAPOSITION SUMMARYThe Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program within the College of Health Sciences is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor that will report to the chairperson or her/his designee. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to educate PA students and cultivate learning through traditional and innovative approaches.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF DIDACTIC FACULTY
Coordinate the didactic education phase of the curriculum
Maintain collaborative external relationships to facilitate valuable didactic experiences and community relationships
Research educational modalities available to implement current learning strategies into the curriculumFACULTY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Contribute in designing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum
Deliver instruction in traditional lecture based format and facilitate small group learning activities
Develop learning objectives to guide student learning in the didactic and clinical phase of the program
Serve as a course director or course liaison for courses in the PA curriculum
Participate in the creation and refinement of exam questions
Evaluate student academic performance
Assist in student remediation
Evaluate research projects of clinical year students
Provide academic advisement to didactic and clinical year PA students
Assess clinical year student performance through review of weekly assignments and observation at clinical sites
Perform ongoing evaluation of instructional faculty teaching effectiveness
Participate in the admissions process and selection of applicants to the program
Serve on select departmental and college-wide committees
Provide letters of recommendation for students and graduates upon request
Participate in student events such as student society activities, orientation, the white coat ceremony, and commencement
Attend professional conferences to enhance delivery of student instruction and patient care
Engage in scholarly activityACCREDITATION RESPONSIBILITIES
Participate in ongoing program analysis
Ensure compliance with educational objectives during the didactic phase of the program
Participate in the annual curriculum review and annual faculty retreat
Assist in obtaining documentation required to satisfy ARC-PA instructional faculty requirementsEDUCATION, SKILL & CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTSNationally certified (NCCPA) physician assistant
Minimum of a Master's degree
Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
Must hold a current, valid, and unrestricted state licenseThe referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement
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