Principal Faculty- PA - Logan University

POSITION SUMMARY: Principal faculty report directly to the Chair/Program Director (PD) and are responsible for the ongoing development, management, de...

TEACHING

Serve as course director for assigned course(s) as determined by the Director of Didactic Education and Chair/Program Director.

Serve as lecturer and/or small group facilitator.

Team teach additional courses

Participation in the grading of physical assessment, skills, competencies.

Provide remedial instruction, assure the availability of remedial instruction for all students, and assist in the retention of PA students during the didactic and clinical educational training.

Support the development, implementation, and continuation of innovative and integrated teaching and learning strategies to include instructional technologies and simulation learning.

Ensure achievement of instructional objectives, learning outcomes, and program competencies in the curriculum.

Serve as advisor to PA students.

Participate in educational research and scholarship to foster a learning community of educator-scholars who will ensure educational excellence for all PA students.

 

SERVICE

Serve on PA program committees, chairing committees as assigned.

Participate in activities of the state, regional, and national organizations to promote a positive image of the PA concept within academic, lay, and professional communities while promoting the Logan University PA Program

 

SCHOLARSHIP

As an accredited program, there will be opportunities to participate in scholarly work individually, in collaboration with PA team members, and other opportunities for interprofessional collaboration.

 

EDUCATION

A Doctorate in an appropriate field of health/medical education or 5+ years of experience as a PA*; program faculty experience is preferred

A terminal degree leading to the certification of a PA*.

Certificates & Licenses:  Required as appropriate to degree possessed.

*Other health care professionals such as PharmD, MD, DO will be considered.

 

EXPERIENCE

Current NCCPA certification and eligible for state licensure. (if a PA-C; appropriate licensure if other credential)

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary and interprofessional settings.

Demonstrated ability to engage, support, and lead diverse groups.

Minimum 3 years of experience as a PA or relevant health care provider preferred.

Demonstrated success in working with faculty, administrators, students, and staff within a higher education learning community.

Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).

 

ATTRIBUTES

Mission driven; and

values and promotes diversity; and

demonstrates empathy; and

puts students first; and

demonstrates a positive attitude; and

values evidence informed practices; and

demonstrates character; and

promotes teamwork.

COMPETENCIES

Key competencies include social and emotional intelligence, courage, conflict management skills, decision-making skills, influence skills, and content expertise consistent with the position description, responsibilities, and attributes. To perform the job successfully an individual must have a strong academic and Health Professions Education background, with demonstrated administrative and organizational ability. The individual must have successful teaching, presenting, or mentoring/precepting experience, strong interpersonal and written/oral communication skills, be a good listener, and be able to work with individuals and groups effectively. The individual must be able to set goals and objectives, prioritize and plan work activities, and meet deadlines. The individual must be an effective mentor. The ability to handle pressures of balancing the time required dealing with individual problems students while completing necessary planning, meetings, and teaching responsibilities are expected.

DIVERSITY & INCLUSION

Logan University strives to be an educational leader that is authentic, intentional, and strategic about diversity, fairness, and the development of an inclusive campus community.  We acknowledge and respect the differences in human experience that shape and enrich education, healthcare, society, and our institution. 

 It is our expectation that all employees support the mission and vision of the university and carry out their professional duty aligned with Logan University Values: Diversity, Empathy, Student First, Positive Attitude, Evidence-Informed, Character, and Teamwork. 

Logan University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.  All Logan employees are expected to complete annual compliance training by assigned deadlines. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and to use hands to type on computer, operate office equipment and handle books, files, documents, etc. Must be able to talk and hear to answer phones and when assisting others. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, and to stoop or kneel. The employee must occasionally lift objects weighing from 10 - 30 pounds and possibly up to 50 pounds. Close vision needed to use computer. Must have distance vision and depth perception for safety purposes.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The work environment in this position is characteristic of a normal office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

NOTE: This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed the employee will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor. An employee is expected to assist and provide coverage for coworkers during peak periods, vacation days or sick days.