Grand Valley State University’s (GVSU) Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies program (MPAS) welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure/tenure-track faculty position at their Grand Rapids location. This full-time tenure/tenure-track faculty position will work with members of the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) faculty to advance the education of PAS students. This position will require didactic lecture, laboratory, and small group teaching. Other tenure/tenure-track duties include scholarship and service.

Position Title: Full-time, 12-Month, Tenure/Tenure Track Faculty Position in the Physician Assistant Studies Program at the Grand Rapids location.

Summary: Grand Valley State University’s (GVSU) Master’s in Physician Assistant Studies program (MPAS) welcomes applications for a full-time, tenure/tenure-track faculty position at their Grand Rapids location. This full-time tenure/tenure-track faculty position will work with members of the Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) faculty to advance the education of PAS students.  This position will require didactic lecture, laboratory, and small group teaching. Other tenure/tenure-track duties include scholarship and service.

The GVSU MPAS program is recognized for educating exceptionally well-trained 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.

Required Qualifications and Education:

• If a PA, the applicant must be an NCCPA-certified physician assistant with a minimum of a master’s degree (PA degree focus) or a board-certified (ABMS or AOA) physician. Applicants must be eligible for a Michigan license.
• Documented record of professional and/or academic achievement.
• At least three (3) years of clinical experience (if a clinical degree).
• Demonstrated leadership and motivational skills and the ability to work effectively with others.
• Possess requisite knowledge of technology traditionally used in an academic setting (e.g., Microsoft Office, Zoom).
• 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 (e.g., DMSc, DHSc, EdD, M.D., D.O., PhD).
• At least two (2) years of academic experience or health-related teaching.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate active learning and integrate educational technology into teaching.

Responsibilities – Essential Functions:

Educational/Teaching

• Provide course lectures, labs, and other educational sessions as assigned. * May include physiology/pathophysiology courses, clinical anatomy, medicine, and skills courses, research based and/or clinical based small group courses.
• Develop appropriate teaching materials to include written, audiovisual, computer, and self-instruction materials.
• Supervise and instruct students in didactic and/or clinical settings.
• When appropriate, assist with the recruitment of adjunct didactic faculty.
• Evaluate student didactic and/or clinical performance in accordance with established program learning outcomes, competencies, instructional objectives, and performance standards.
• Provide academic advising to students to ensure satisfactory progression in achieving PAS program competencies.
• Integrate evidence-based practice and current research into teaching and clinical instruction.

Administrative

• Assist the Program Director/Department Chair as needed
• Assist with Departmental/Program evaluation and ongoing self-assessment

Service

• Faculty are expected to contribute to the functioning and advancement of the program, college, university, and profession through meaningful service activities.
• Engage in interunit activities, which promote the interest of the PA Program.
• Attend University/College/Departmental/Program faculty/staff/committee meetings.
• Attend and participate in assigned University/College/Departmental/Program committee activities.
• Maintain involvement in professional organizations and represent the program in local, regional, or national forums.
• Attend meetings of professional organizations and/or societies, as available.
• Engage in community educational activities to promote the PA profession, to encourage increased utilization of PAs, and to recruit potential PA students.
• Remain current in the practice of medicine, as applicable.

Scholarly Activity

• Contribute to the academic mission of the PAS Program and GVSU through scholarly activity that supports teaching, advances the PA profession, and benefits the community.
• Promote scholarly inquiry in the PA program and with PA students.
• Engage in scholarly projects that result in presentations, publications, or other peer-reviewed dissemination.
• Participate in collaborative research with colleagues within the program, across departments, or with community partners.
• Seek internal or external funding to support scholarly initiatives when appropriate.

Salary: Commensurate with experience.

Department/Division: Department of Physician Assistant Studies

Campus: Grand Rapids

How To Apply: Apply online at jobs.gvsu.edu and select "Apply now".  Please include a cover letter, CV/resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references. The online application will allow you to attach these documents electronically. On the application, you will be required to provide names, phone numbers, and e-mail address for three professional references. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to submit official transcripts prior to the interview. If you need assistance, please contact the Search Committee Chair, Andrew Booth, at [email protected] or 616-331-5991 or Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline: Consideration of applications will begin immediately, and the posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

Allendale, Michigan 49401 - (616) 331-5000

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To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week.  The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/equalopportunity/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

 

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