Job description

Department: 3670055010 Health & Human Sciences Dean
Job no: 515231
Employment type: Academic / Faculty - 12 month
Location: Manhattan, Kansas
Worksite: On-site requirement
Categories: Health Profession
Pay Grade: 001

About This Role:
The Physician Assistant (PA) Program , within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is currently seeking 12-month Principal Faculty members to join their team. This position is responsible for teaching PA students the prescribed didactic and clinical curriculum and evaluating their progress. This position will report directly to the PA Program Director.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:
Serve as an advisor, providing guidance and mentorship to students in all phases of training regarding their academic performance and professional development
Develop and deliver lecture, laboratory, and small-group interactive sessions based on program needs and individual faculty experience and expertise
Serve as a primary mentor for students working to fulfill Capstone requirement
Work in concert with faculty members to develop appropriate courses to address the instructional needs of the program
Review and update instructional objectives, assist in the development of new clinical preceptors, prepare and administer exams, assign student grades, and review rotation evaluation data
Assist Associate Director with the summative assessment process for determining student readiness to enter Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPE) and future clinical practice
Participate in the routine evaluation of PA student competencies
Monitor patient encounter/acuity logs in Exxat to ensure SCPE-specific learning objectives are met
Administer End-of-Rotation exams during the clinical phase of the curriculum
Participate in the initial and ongoing evaluation of the PA Program by contributing to detailed analysis and reports for ongoing program evaluation, assessment, and improvement
Serve as course director for any available course of the didactic and/or clinical year after one year with K-State's PA Program
Participate in the screening, interviewing, and selection of applicants for the PA Program
Serve as chair or member of assigned sub-committee (i.e., admissions, promotion/professionalism, accreditation, didactic curriculum, clinical curriculum, etc.)
This 12-month position at the rank of clinical assistant professor has a preferred starting date of June 2023 , with a competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Why Join Us:
The College of Health and Human Sciences is home to six academic departments (Applied Human Sciences; Food, Nutrition, Dietetics & Health; Hospitality Management; Interior Design & Fashion Studies; Personal Financial Planning; and Kinesiology), the Center on Aging, Physician Assistant program, and a Nursing partnership with Wichita State University. The College enrolls more than 2,300 undergraduate and 400 graduate students and employs more than 115 full-time faculty members in teaching, research, and Extension positions ( https://www.hhs.k-state.edu/ ). The College is committed to promoting research, scholarship, creative activity, and discovery with a strategic and cohesive focus on health and human behavior.

Kansas State University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off (vacation, sick, and holidays). To see what benefits are available, please visit https://www.k-state.edu/hsc/benefits .

We Support Diversity and Inclusion:
Kansas State University embraces diversity and inclusion. The university actively seeks individuals who foster a collegial environment and cooperative interactions with coworkers, students, and others. The University is dedicated to promoting the Principles of Community.

Worksite Options:
This position is required to be performed on-site . Work is performed on employer premises or designated assignment locations.

What You'll Need to Succeed: Minimum Requirements:
Physician Assistant with the following:
Master's degree,
Current NCCPA certification,
Current Kansas Physician Assistant license or eligibility for Kansas licensure, and
Five years of clinical practice experience; OR

Physician with the following:
M.D. or D.O.,
Current Kansas Physician license or eligibility for Kansas licensure, and
One year of clinical practice experience; OR
Non-clinician Scientist or Health Professional with the following:
Doctoral degree in a health or science-related field, and
Two years of teaching experience either as a preceptor for healthcare students or in higher education

Preferred Qualifications:
ARC-PA accreditation experience
Earned doctoral degree in appropriate discipline
One year of teaching experience in PA/medical education
Three years of teaching experience
Strong interpersonal skills and excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills
Demonstrated instructional and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Ability to interface with students, faculty, staff, and community members with tact and clarity
Ability to work effectively with diverse populations
Proficiency in MS Office Suite
Flexibility to work outside of regular hours and on weekends, as needed

Other Requirements:
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment

How to Apply: Please submit the following documents:
Cover letter addressing qualifications
Curriculum vitae
Contact information for three professional references

Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Inquiries about the position should be directed to the search committee chair, Dr. Chance Williams, at chancewillmd@ksu.edu with the subject line: PA Principal Faculty Search.

Equal Employment Opportunity:
Kansas State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Background Screening Statement:
In connection with your application for employment, Kansas State University will procure a Background Screen on you as part of the process of considering your candidacy as an employee.

Advertised: May 05, 2023
Application Closes: Open until filled

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