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