West Chester University Looking for 22-163 Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant (PA) Program Full Time

Location: West Chester University, PA

Division: College of Health Sciences

Job Number: 22-163

Position Summary

Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success. West Chester University of Pennsylvania is currently seeking applications for an Assistant Professor for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program. This 12-month full-time, tenure track graduate faculty position will begin July 1, 2022. The faculty position is new to West Chester University with provisional ARC-PA accreditation.

West Chester University, a member of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education, is a public, comprehensive institution committed to offering high-quality undergraduate education, selected post-baccalaureate and graduate programs, and a variety of educational and cultural resources for its students, alumni, and citizens of southeastern Pennsylvania. The University offers more than 100 graduate and undergraduate programs in the sciences and mathematics, business and public management, arts and humanities, health sciences, education and social work, music, and interdisciplinary studies. We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.

The Department of Sports Medicine, within the College of Health Sciences, prepares students for careers in the athletic training and physician assistant fields. Enrolled WCU students in the Physician Assistant (PA) program are trained to be medical professionals who diagnose illness, develop and implement management plans, prescribe medications, and often serve as a patient’s principal healthcare provider.

Beginning with our second cohort of students, this founding principal faculty member in the Physician Assistant program will primarily be in a didactic position and will also support the clinical team. The candidate will be actively involved in the building, development, and evaluation of WCU’s Physician Assistant program.

Responsibilities Include:

• Develop, review, and revise the mission statement, goals, and competencies for the program.
• Select applicants for admission to the PA program.
• Provide student instruction. 
• Evaluate student performance.
• Provide academic counseling to students.
• Participate in the assessment of student learning and program performance.
• Assure the availability of remedial instruction.
• Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the curriculum and program.
• Actively participate in the accreditation process.
• Engage in scholarly activities such as research, presentations, and publications.
• Serve the University and the community through participation in various committees.
• Other duties assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Master’s degree from accredited PA program or related field.
• At least 2 years of recent clinical experience as a physician assistant.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current Physician Assistant licensure

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with diverse populations or underserved communities.
• Minimum of 1 year of teaching or precepting experience.
• Clinical experience in primary care, internal medicine, emergency medicine, or general pediatrics.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products and willingness to learn new technologies.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively.
• Experience with and/or knowledge of ARC-PA standards.
• Commitment to collaboration within the PA program, across the College, and the community.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Commitment to student achievement and success.

Special Instructions

Apply by the online application at http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wcupa/default.cfm. 

Review of applicants will begin on March 2022 and continue until the position is filled.

Finalists must successfully complete an interview and teaching demonstration.

Required Documents for Consideration:

To be considered as an applicant for this position, please submit the following:

• Cover letter (detailing interest in program and relevant experience, including clinical experience, teaching experience, and experience with diverse populations or underserved communities).
• Resume/curriculum vitae
• List of three references with contact information
• Diversity statement will be required for finalists.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

West Chester University has joined EAB’s Moon Shot initiative for Equity in Higher education. This initiative is designed to support faculty, students, and staff who are typically excluded and therefore are underrepresented. As part of your application for a tenure-track faculty position, we request a Diversity Statement. This request highlights our department’s commitment to promote diversity and inclusiveness and to cultivate a campus environment that welcomes all. This commitment reflects the Diversity Theme of West Chester University’s Strategic Plan and supports initiatives of our Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (WCU Diversity Equity Inclusion). We expect that each applicant’s statement will be unique, as informed by their own experiences and goals. Some topics you might address in a 1-2-page statement include the following: (1) How have you supported diversity and inclusion in your interactions with others in classroom and research environments? (2) What have you done to help students from diverse communities (such as underrepresented minorities, non-traditional, LGBTQ, veteran, rural, and/or first generation) succeed, including any programs for these students that you have participated in? (3) Describe your commitment to working toward achieving equity and enhancing diversity at WCU. How might you contribute to our current diversity initiatives, and do you have any other ideas to help promote equity on our campus?

All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all pre-employment criminal background checks.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances West Chester University’s educational mission and strategic Plan for Excellence. West Chester University is an Affirmative Action – Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.