Job description
Newark, DE
Arcadia University invites applications for a full-time, twelve-month, non-tenure track faculty position as an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Physician Assistant Program at the Delaware Campus. Arcadia’s College of Health Sciences (CHS) houses the University’s Public Health, Medical Science (Physician Assistant Studies), and Physical Therapy departments. Through evidence-based practice and project-based learning, these programs prepare healthcare professionals for success in a rapidly changing global environment, with applied and pro bono clinical thesis work, clinical rotations, international fieldwork, and multicultural assessment. Graduates of Arcadia’s CHS programs are at the forefront of their respective fields and employed with leading health organizations.
Location: Christiana, DE
Responsibilities:
- Evaluate, revise, and coordinate course curriculum
- Instruct didactic and clinical year students
- Develop and evaluate student assessments
- Develop, maintain, and mentor adjunct instructors
- Participate in committees at the department and university levels
- Mentor and advise physician assistant students
- Participate in the evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the Program in meeting its mission
- Participate in student remediation
Qualifications:
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- At least three years of clinical experience
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
- Adept interpersonal and communication skills
- Skillful problem solving capabilities
- An ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Student-centered approach to learning, teaching and advising professional practices
- Support for accreditation efforts to meet all standards and remain in compliance
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or related healthcare field is required; doctorate degree or willingness to pursue a doctorate degree is preferred
- NCCPA Board certification
- Working understanding of the current PA education standards as defined by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA)
- At least three years of clinical experience as a healthcare provider
Arcadia University is a top-ranked private University in Greater Philadelphia that provides a values-based educational experience by placing students at the center. The Institute of International Education has ranked Arcadia first nationally in study abroad for 10 of the last 13 years, and the Princeton Review has ranked Arcadia among the “Best in the Northeast” for eight consecutive years. The University’s Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs are nationally ranked in their respective categories by U.S. News & World Report, which cites Arcadia for being among the top study abroad programs and among the “most innovative,” and “best value” colleges. Arcadia promises a distinctively global, integrative, and personal learning experience that prepares students to contribute and lead in a diverse and dynamic world. Through its community of practice and commitment to Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) and to combating anti-Black Racism, Arcadia has made facilitating a safe and welcoming environment a priority. Learn more about our vibrant community at www.arcadia.edu.
Our belief and experience is that there is strength in diversity and we are committed to building a welcoming and inclusive environment for students and employees alike. We are a community built on varied experiences and perspectives that benefits from open-minded discussion and cultural humility. Guided by our University’s values, we are committed to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion, and we are working towards dismantling anti-Black racism/white supremacy and other forms of interpersonal and systemic discrimination and oppression.
We welcome candidates who can contribute through their research, teaching, service, and/or lived experiences to the diversity and excellence of the academic community. The successful candidate will include a statement of interest demonstrating examples of ways they will incorporate our values in their teaching and scholarly work through application, methodology, content, and/or inclusion of students from diverse backgrounds pursuing research/creative work.
Position Code: FF209A
Arcadia University seeks candidates of diverse cultural backgrounds and abilities. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, Arcadia University encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply. All offers of employment are conditional, based upon successful completion of a background check.
How to apply
- Applications must be submitted online through Arcadia’s Human Resources portal to receive full consideration. Please do not email application materials to the hiring manager. Due to the volume of applications received, communication will generally be limited to candidates selected for additional consideration.
- Application review will begin immediately. Posting will be removed from the website once we’ve established a sufficient talent pool for consideration.
