Concordia University, Wisconsin
Faculty: Associate Program Director, Physician Assistant Program
Concordia University, Wisconsin, Ann Arbor, Michigan, us, 48113
Concordia is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church and in the world.
Position Summary The Associate Program Director of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program at CUAA will be responsible for assisting the Program Director (PD) in the overall administration of the Physician Assistant Program. This role will specifically focus on assisting the PD to oversee activities related to didactic education as well as coordination of overall program assessment and accreditation efforts.
All Concordia faculty members are active members of Christian congregations; the university gives priority in hiring to members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Job Duties and Responsibilities Leadership
Promote the mission of Concordia university to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
Assist the Program Director (PD) in leading the annual review and discussion regarding the program's success in fulfilling its mission and vision;
Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
Serve actively on committees within the department, school and/or university
Attend required university events as outlined in the faculty handbook;
Maintain close communication with the PD in helping him/her provide leadership in all activities relating to the Physician Assistant program.
Program
Assist the Program Director and Medical Director in reviewing didactic curriculum to ensure alignment with NCCPA and PAEA blueprints;
Review and analyze didactic student academic and professional performance data at midterms and at the end of each term that is collected by the program's administrative assistant (AA); present academic progress trends to program faculty and the PA Student Progress Committee each term;
Direct and mentor program faculty in adherence to CUAA PA program policies as outlined in student handbooks, including documentation and remediation of student academic and professionalism concerns;
Conduct annual review of the didactic student handbook and assist the Director of Clinical Education with annual review of clinical student handbook; initiate development and revision of program policies and procedures as needed;
Train PA program remediation specialists;
Review and analyze remediation data as collected by the program's administrative assistant;
Oversee new student processes including assigning pre-matriculation courses, assigning faculty advisors, and pairing first-year students with second-year student mentors.
Assessment and Accreditation
Ensure program compliance with Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) requirements for accreditation;
Ensure program is following annual assessment data collection and analysis timeline as part of ongoing program self-study;
Coordinate the analysis of annual faculty, staff, and student survey of institutional support data and present trends to faculty at the annual assessment retreat (SSR 14B);
Assist PD and faculty in analyzing end of course faculty and student data as part of ongoing program assessment of effectiveness of the didactic curriculum (SSR 14C and 14G);
Assist Director of Clinical Education and faculty in analyzing end of course student and preceptor data as part of ongoing program assessment of effectiveness of the clinical curriculum (SSR 14D);
Coordinate the analysis of NCCPA and PAEA student data including PANCE pass rates, EOR, PACKRAT and Summative Assessment exam performance compared to national performance data; analyze student exit survey data; present trends to program faculty for curriculum review and revision as needed (SSR 14E);
Ensure program website and ARC-PA portal are compliant with ARC-PA requirements;
Coordinate with program accreditation consultant and PD in completing all ARC-PA reports and documents as required including quarterly reports for any open faculty positions and annual program report;
Assist the PD in educating program faculty in understanding current ARC-PA standards and updating faculty and staff as changes occur.
Students
Teach 6 credits per year, or the equivalent;
Hold office hours according to university requirements;
Assist in student recruitment, advising and mentoring;
Actively participate, provide direction, and assist in selection of students for admission;
Assess student performance in courses directed; assist faculty and provide overview of the appropriate assessment of students and the prompt identification of deficiencies;
Provide oversight and verify appropriate remediation processes in courses directed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Meet all the requirements specified by Concordia University and have the requisite knowledge of the PA profession and skills to assist the PD in administration of the program; effective communication, leadership, and management skills.
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Physical Demands/Equipment Physical Demands/Equipment
Education and Experience Required:
Graduate of an accredited PA Program (holding Master's Degree or higher)
Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification and PA licensure/eligibility for licensure for the state of Michigan
At least 10,000 hours (five years full-time or equivalent) of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant
At least one year of full-time experience as PA program faculty, with program leadership experience preferred.
Prior experience with ARC-PA accreditation processes and procedures, with accreditation leadership skills preferred.
Preferred:
Three or more years of full-time teaching experience in a PA program or in higher education
Compensation and Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
Disability and Survivor Plan
Retirement Pension Plan
Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Application Instructions To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.
The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.
Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.
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Position Summary The Associate Program Director of the Physician Assistant (PA) Program at CUAA will be responsible for assisting the Program Director (PD) in the overall administration of the Physician Assistant Program. This role will specifically focus on assisting the PD to oversee activities related to didactic education as well as coordination of overall program assessment and accreditation efforts.
All Concordia faculty members are active members of Christian congregations; the university gives priority in hiring to members of the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Job Duties and Responsibilities Leadership
Promote the mission of Concordia university to all faculty, staff, students and to the community at large
Assist the Program Director (PD) in leading the annual review and discussion regarding the program's success in fulfilling its mission and vision;
Promote effective working relationships among faculty, staff and students;
Serve actively on committees within the department, school and/or university
Attend required university events as outlined in the faculty handbook;
Maintain close communication with the PD in helping him/her provide leadership in all activities relating to the Physician Assistant program.
Program
Assist the Program Director and Medical Director in reviewing didactic curriculum to ensure alignment with NCCPA and PAEA blueprints;
Review and analyze didactic student academic and professional performance data at midterms and at the end of each term that is collected by the program's administrative assistant (AA); present academic progress trends to program faculty and the PA Student Progress Committee each term;
Direct and mentor program faculty in adherence to CUAA PA program policies as outlined in student handbooks, including documentation and remediation of student academic and professionalism concerns;
Conduct annual review of the didactic student handbook and assist the Director of Clinical Education with annual review of clinical student handbook; initiate development and revision of program policies and procedures as needed;
Train PA program remediation specialists;
Review and analyze remediation data as collected by the program's administrative assistant;
Oversee new student processes including assigning pre-matriculation courses, assigning faculty advisors, and pairing first-year students with second-year student mentors.
Assessment and Accreditation
Ensure program compliance with Higher Learning Commission (HLC) and Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) requirements for accreditation;
Ensure program is following annual assessment data collection and analysis timeline as part of ongoing program self-study;
Coordinate the analysis of annual faculty, staff, and student survey of institutional support data and present trends to faculty at the annual assessment retreat (SSR 14B);
Assist PD and faculty in analyzing end of course faculty and student data as part of ongoing program assessment of effectiveness of the didactic curriculum (SSR 14C and 14G);
Assist Director of Clinical Education and faculty in analyzing end of course student and preceptor data as part of ongoing program assessment of effectiveness of the clinical curriculum (SSR 14D);
Coordinate the analysis of NCCPA and PAEA student data including PANCE pass rates, EOR, PACKRAT and Summative Assessment exam performance compared to national performance data; analyze student exit survey data; present trends to program faculty for curriculum review and revision as needed (SSR 14E);
Ensure program website and ARC-PA portal are compliant with ARC-PA requirements;
Coordinate with program accreditation consultant and PD in completing all ARC-PA reports and documents as required including quarterly reports for any open faculty positions and annual program report;
Assist the PD in educating program faculty in understanding current ARC-PA standards and updating faculty and staff as changes occur.
Students
Teach 6 credits per year, or the equivalent;
Hold office hours according to university requirements;
Assist in student recruitment, advising and mentoring;
Actively participate, provide direction, and assist in selection of students for admission;
Assess student performance in courses directed; assist faculty and provide overview of the appropriate assessment of students and the prompt identification of deficiencies;
Provide oversight and verify appropriate remediation processes in courses directed.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Meet all the requirements specified by Concordia University and have the requisite knowledge of the PA profession and skills to assist the PD in administration of the program; effective communication, leadership, and management skills.
Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin/Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS).
Physical Demands/Equipment Physical Demands/Equipment
Education and Experience Required:
Graduate of an accredited PA Program (holding Master's Degree or higher)
Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification and PA licensure/eligibility for licensure for the state of Michigan
At least 10,000 hours (five years full-time or equivalent) of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant
At least one year of full-time experience as PA program faculty, with program leadership experience preferred.
Prior experience with ARC-PA accreditation processes and procedures, with accreditation leadership skills preferred.
Preferred:
Three or more years of full-time teaching experience in a PA program or in higher education
Compensation and Benefits
Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
Personal Spending Account, Flexible Spending Account, and/or Health Savings Account
Disability and Survivor Plan
Retirement Pension Plan
Retirement 403(b) Savings Plan
Basic Life and Supplemental Life Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment Coverage
Critical Illness and Accident Insurance
Tuition waiver benefits (available for employees and their qualified dependents)
Application Instructions To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page. To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.
Equal Opportunity Employer It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion. In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.
The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies. If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he/she must contact the Director of Human Resources.
Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 72 undergraduate majors, over 35 master's degree programs, and 5 doctoral programs. There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.
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