Job description

St. Paul, MN

Bethel University, in partnership with the national search firm, Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Physician Assistant Faculty, Full Time Tenure-Track. This faculty position is a full-time, tenure track role within the Physician Assistant program and helps to oversee the clinical education component and is an expansion role as we launch the new Anderson Family College of Health Sciences. Areas of focus will include assisting in clinical rotation placement and the recruitment/retention of clinical sites, clinical site visits and evaluations, and ensuring compliance with accreditation standards. Includes supporting and teaching students throughout their didactic and clinical education. This individual will work closely with the Program Director and the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) and collaborate closely with faculty, staff, preceptors, and healthcare institutions.

The PA program at Bethel University is part of the Anderson Family College of Health Sciences, a new College is supported by a generous gift from the Rollie and Barb Anderson family. The Andersons have recently donated $20M to launch the College, in addition to previous donations that brought Bethel the Anderson Center, a five-story building where recent renovations have supported current health care programs, and with plentiful space that can be renovated for future programs and needs.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the program director in the delivery of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA).
• Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Education (DCE), the clinical staff team, and healthcare institutions in securing and maintaining clinical rotations for student placements.
• Monitoring and evaluating both the quality of the student experiences at clinical sites as well as the preceptors.
• Ensure compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards as it relates to clinical education.
• Review student performance data, including grades, assessments, and feedback from faculty and preceptors, to assess progress and collaborate in the remediation process if needed.
• Work with the DCE to develop and implement training programs for clinical preceptors to ensure they can effectively support student learning.
• Foster relationships with preceptors and provide ongoing support, recognition, and appreciation for their contributions to the program.
• Participate in didactic lecture or grading as designated by PD.
• Proctor clinical exams and educational activities throughout the clinical year and provide continuous student evaluation.
• Serve on committees within the program and the University, and serve as an advisor to PA students as assigned by the program director.
• Mentor PA students in the integration of faith and medicine as they develop into practitioners
• Travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• Must be a PA, MD, or DO, preferably with 3 years of clinical experience.
• Master’s degree or higher required.
• Experience in teaching (preferably in higher education), or experience as a clinical preceptor for healthcare students (PA, NP, or medical students), or experience in healthcare administration.

Desired Skills:

• This faculty member should be passionate about nurturing an educational climate where life-transformation occurs.
• The individual must exhibit exemplary communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• The individual should focus on developing quality relationships and providing responsive customer service, and must demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to increasing our diversity as a community.
• The candidate must be committed to Bethel’s Affirmation of Faith, Covenant for Life Together, and core values.

About the Institution

Bethel University is a private Christian university in St. Paul, Minnesota. We’ve been a leader and model in Christian higher education since 1871. For generations, our fusion of evangelical faith with top-ranked academics has transformed women and men, preparing them for unique callings in the kingdom of God.

Bethel’s 247-acre lakeside campus in suburban Arden Hills, Minnesota, offers a natural and spacious setting for learning and working, only 20 minutes from downtown St. Paul and Minneapolis. As a comprehensive liberal arts university including a seminary, Bethel offers 106 majors and emphases of study, 41 minors, 11 pre-professional programs in medicine, law, dentistry, veterinary science, physical therapy, pharmacy, as well as 9 master’s degrees including education K-12, physician assistant, business, nursing, and strategic leadership, and 2 Ed.D. programs in Higher Education Leadership and K-12 Administration with licensure options.

Bethel’s Graduate School offers programs designed for adult students with busy lives who want to advance their careers, reach their goals, and become leaders in their fields. Bethel pushes its students to grow personally and professionally to prepare them to make a difference in their workplace, their community, and our world.

With a total enrollment of more than 4,700 students, Bethel is the largest institution in the 13-member Christian College Consortium and among the top 20% in the 180-member Council for Christian Colleges and Universities. In recent years, Bethel students have come from all 50 states and 10 countries and have represented 21 Christian denominations.

Learn about Bethel’s mission, vision, and values.

About the Community

St. Paul is not just the seat of government for Minnesota but is also undoubtedly the state’s historical and cultural heart. The Minneapolis-St. Paul metropolitan area, known as the “Twin Cities,” is a thriving community of nearly 3 million people, in 7 counties and 182 communities, encompassing nearly 3,000 square miles.

The Twin Cities region is home to 19 Fortune 500 corporations and countless small businesses, as well as thriving arts, music and theatre communities and several professional sports teams that help make our region a magnet for creative professionals. The regional parks and trails system includes 52 parks, 8 special recreation features, and 340 miles of interconnected trails. Popular with residents and visitors alike, regional parks boast more than 47 million visits a year — more than the Mall of America! Clean air, a growing transit system, housing options, and educational and career opportunities make the Twin Cities region a wonderful place to live, work, and play.

Life in Saint Paul itself flows deep with tradition, wide with talent and diversity, and strong with economic and cultural vitality. As the head of navigation of the great Mississippi River, Saint Paul is a city of neighborhoods. Like a network of urban villages, our neighborhoods are strong and stable, each with its own fascinating texture of historic interest, cultural landmarks, ethnic heritage and time-honored traditions, giving residents a beautiful sense of connection and belonging.

Application Process

All correspondence relating to the position of Physician Assistant Faculty, Full Time Tenure-Track at Bethel University should be directed in confidence to the University’s executive search consultant:

Erin House, Assistant Vice President

Scott Healy & Associates

How to apply

[email protected]

A complete application should include the following:

1. Cover Letter outlining your interest and qualifications for the position;
2. Updated CV;
3. Three (3) professional references with contact information, title, institutional affiliation, email address and direct phone numbers. (No references will be contacted without written permission from the candidate.)

Applications received by December 12, 2024 will receive priority consideration. The search will remain open until the position is filled.

Bethel University seeks to recruit, retain, and develop a diverse workforce who contributes to our educational and Christ-centered mission. Bethel University employs qualified individuals regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, familial status, and status with regard to public assistance. Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

Learn more about Bethel’s commitment to diversity in hiring: https://www.bethel.edu/employment/working/commitment-diversity-in-hiring