**Description**

A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences is seeking full-time exempt Physician Assistant faculty at the Assistant or Associate level on the Mesa, Arizona campus.

**Duties & Responsibilities:**

+ Assist the DDE and Chair in the development, content, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum for programs within the PA Department.

+ Provide guidance and direction to department staff and faculty involved in the coordination and instruction of the curriculum.

+ Teach, evaluate, and counsel students.

+ Provide liaison with appropriate offices and departments involved in medical allied health education with external agencies useful to didactic instructions.

+ Secure, orient, and evaluate adjunct faculty.

+ Provide feedback to instructors to help them improve their teaching skills.

+ Assist DDE and Chair in evaluating teaching and learning effectiveness of curriculum.

+ Counsel students with academic and professionalism issues, referring them to appropriate personnel as needed.

+ Assist the DDE and Chair in maintaining ongoing progress for evaluating and reporting the teaching/learning effectiveness of the curriculum to be incorporated in the ongoing self-study.

+ Interact with key external organizations to enhance the role of programs within the PA Department.

+ Assist with the preparation of grants, reports, and self-studies related to funding and accreditation.

+ Assist with the preparation of handout materials, audiovisual aids, and any other assistance needed by instructors.

+ Monitor student progress with assistance from instructors; serve as a primary academic advisor for a cohort of students.

+ Review educational literature and learning media to keep faculty abreast of new teaching/learning strategies.

+ Assist in reviewing applications, interviewing, and selecting candidates for programs within the PA Department.

+ Attend scheduled faculty and staff meetings and provide progress reports on program activity within the PA Department.

+ Counsel prospective students about programs within the PA Department requirements and participate in other recruitment and marketing activities.

+ Assist the department by providing ongoing editing of informational materials related to programs within the PA Department.

+ Assist, guide, and evaluate student Master’s Capstone projects required for graduation.

+ Serve on University, School, and Department committees as directed by the ASHS Dean and PA Department Chair.

+ Attend and participate in University, College, and Department special events, including, but not limited to, graduation, white coat ceremony, retreats, and inter-professional activities.

+ Engage in scholarly activity as described in the University Faculty Handbook.

+ Other duties as assigned by the department chair.

**Education & Experience:**

+ Master's degree required, doctoral degree preferred.

+ At least two years of healthcare experience.

+ At least one year of educational experience in a faculty leadership role is preferred.

+ Knowledge of PA practice competencies.

+ Strong ability to develop and deliver medical course instruction.

+ Capability of working independently.

+ Excellent organizational and management skills.

+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

+ Cooperative and able to work in team situations.

+ Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

+ Knowledge of entry-level PA curriculum.

ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more. If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date. For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits .

A.T. Still University (ATSU) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, ethnicity, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran status in admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs and activities.

In demonstrating mutual respect for all members of the ATSU community, ATSU is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO). Meeting this mission requires serving together in mutual respect of one another’s functions and each person’s importance as an individual.