Campus
OSU-Center for Health Sciences
Contact Name & Email
Jamie Childers, Jamie.Childers@okstate.edu
Work Schedule
Typically, Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts
Appointment Length
Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice
Hiring Range
$ salary
Priority Application Date
While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.
About this Position
Job Description: Principal Faculty supports the Program Director in ensuring all aspects of the Program meet the Standards of Accreditation set forth by the ARC-PA. Principal faculty also ensures curriculum is consistent with current practice standards as it relates to the PA role in providing patient care and Oklahoma State University policies. This position is a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, non-tenure track.
Responsibilities
- Administrative responsibilities, Required
- Assists in aligning programmatic operations with accreditation standards
- Participates in program evaluation and assessment activities
- Assists in reviewing and revising the program’s mission, goals, and competencies
- Academic Responsibilities, Required
- Evaluates student progress and performance at regular intervals
- Assures the availability of remedial instruction
- Provides academic counseling and advising students
- Provides classroom and laboratory instruction
- Service, Required
- Participate in student recruitment and the admission review and selection process
- Advocates for the Program within the University, community clinical partners, as well as state and national organizations
- Serves on committees, both internal and external to the institution, as approved by the program director
- Clinical Practice, recommended but not required
- Provide medical care within an OSU sponsored clinic
- Dedicated to serving as a PA student preceptor
Reporting structure
This position uses a dual reporting structure:
- To the PA Program Director for accreditation, curriculum, programmatic assessment, and operations.
- To the Department Chair for institutional faculty responsibilities, evaluation, and HR processes.
Required Qualifications
- Master's (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
- Clinical experience of two or more years working full-time as a physician assistant
- Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
- NCCPA certification
- Current State License preferably with current DEA, OBNDD license
Preferred Qualifications
- Teaching experience, with an emphasis in PA education
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
- ACLS, BLS, PALS certification
Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:
- Knowledge and understanding of PA program organization and administration
- Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
- Leadership skills demonstrated by participation in local, regional or national PA programs
- Clinical Practice, recommended but not required
- Provide medical care within an OSU sponsored clinic
- Dedicated to serving as a PA student preceptor