Job Information
Central Michigan University Physician Assistant Lecturer in Mount Pleasant, Michigan
Physician Assistant Lecturer
Posting Number: F-0836
College/Unit: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions
Home Department: Physician Assistant Program
Employee Group: Fixed-Term Faculty - Academic Year
Employment Status: Part-Time
Position Type: 10 month
Position Classification: Fixed-Term Faculty
Position Begin Date: 08/19/2024
Position End Date:
Position Summary:
The Physician Assistant (PA) Masters in Science Program in the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Sciences is recruiting for multiple part-time fixed term faculty positions. These faculty positions will work under the direction of the Program Director and may involve year-round work related to the didactic phases of the program.
The anticipated start date for this benefit eligible position is August 19, 2024. However, supplemental summer assignments may be available beginning in May. Compensation is commensurate with quali?cations and experience.
Duties and Responsibilities include:
• Teaching courses in the ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program • Assisting with student remediation process • Student advising • Participating in program committee work • Supporting on-going ARC-PA accreditation maintenance • Maintaining commitment to the profession • Participating in the Michigan Academy of Physician Assistants (MAPA) • Participating in state and national organizations to support the educational mission of the program
Required Qualifications:
• Graduate from an accredited Physician Assistant program or accredited MD/DO program • Earned Master's degree or subsequent terminal degree • Three years clinical experience • Current certi?cation by the National Commission on Certi?cation of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) if applicable • Licensed or be eligible for licensure in the State of Michigan • Effective communication skills • Demonstrated commitment to diversity • Able to work independently or in group • Ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous teaching or clinical preceptor experience.
Message to Applicants:
Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote and inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community.
You must submit an online application to be considered as an applicant for this position. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is ?lled.
The online application process calls for submission of a letter of interest, curriculum vita, copy of NCCPA certi?cation, and a list of three professional references including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses.
For more information contact the CMU PA program at (989) 774-1271.
About the Department:
About the College: The Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow College of Health Professions consists of five academic units (Department of Physical Therapy, Department of Physical Education and Sport, Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, the School of Health Sciences, and the School of Rehabilitation and Medical Science). The college offers undergraduate and/or graduate degree programs in athletic training, audiology, communication sciences and disorders, exercise science, environmental health and safety, health administration, physical activity specialist, physical education, physical therapy, physician assistant, public health, school and public health education, speech-language pathology, and sport management, delivered by 100+ faculty/staff. To learn m