Clinical Assistant Professor of PA Studies

Drury University - Springfield, MO

Full-time - Entry Level

Springfield, MO

Educational Services

About the position

The Clinical Assistant Professor of PA Studies at Drury University is a full-time faculty role focused on teaching and supporting the development of the Physician Assistant program. The position requires a team-oriented individual with strong communication and problem-solving skills, who will engage in both clinical practice and educational activities. The role includes responsibilities in course instruction, curriculum evaluation, student advising, and participation in the accreditation process, all within a supportive and collegial environment.

Responsibilities

• Participates in the implementation and instruction of didactic year courses.
• Serve as course director for assigned courses of the didactic year.
• Provide evaluation and remediation/reassessment efforts.
• Participates in laboratory and small group interactive sessions.
• Participates in review of program mission statement and conveying the mission and vision of the program.
• Participates in the organization, administration, continuous review, and analysis in the accreditation process of the physician assistant program for the ARC-PA.
• Participates in evaluating the program's curriculum and administrative processes on a continuous basis.
• Participates in the admissions process which consists of evaluation of applications, interviewing, and selection of students for incoming cohort.
• Advises student academic and professional development.
• Serves on committees such as the Student Progress Committee and Principal Faculty Committee.
• Assume any other related duties necessary to develop and maintain an effective program.
• Maintain all licenses and certificates necessary for employment eligibility.

Requirements

• Master's degree at minimum in PA, MD or DO, pharmacology, or pathophysiology is required.
• Current NCCPA Certification or certified by an ABMS or AOA approved specialty board.
• Eligible for Missouri state licensure as a PA.
• 3 - 5 years clinical experience (required) if PA, MD, or DO, teaching experience required if pharmacologist or pathophysiologist.
• Instructional and presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent teaching skills or potential to develop skills.
• Strong ability to organize, plan and multi-task.
• Above average initiative and team skills.
• Strong work ethic.

Benefits

• Clinical practice time and/or scholarly activity is encouraged.