The Department of Physician Associate Studies at Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania seeks qualified individuals for temporary faculty positions to deliver instruction, supervise clinical education, and support program activities across multiple campuses. These part-time roles involve teaching both classroom and clinical skills, developing assessments, and maintaining clinical partnerships, with responsibilities varying based on departmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom instruction across multiple campus locations using distance education technology within a team-based modular format.
• Provide on-site instruction for small group, physical diagnosis, and clinical skills lab activities.
• Travel to other campus locations for on-site instruction as assigned.
• Supervise and complete site visits for second-year PA students as needed.
• Develop learning outcomes and competency assessments for PA students.
• Ensure clinical education sites comply with university and program policies and support student learning outcomes.
• Recruit and maintain clinical training sites and partnerships.
• Participate in committee, program, and departmental meetings, and assist with day-to-day campus activities.

Compensation

• Salary is determined per the Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Compensation is offered on a part-time, temporary basis with variable FTE percentage.
• Employment is classified as W-2 with no employer retirement contribution.
• Benefits include health insurance coverage, pension retirement plans, disability and life insurance, and tuition benefits for employees and dependents.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Retirement plans, including pension options.
• Employer-paid disability and life insurance.
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
• Paid time off (specific details not provided).

Shift & Schedule

• Part-time, temporary appointments with start dates varying based on departmental needs.
• Work may involve travel between campus locations.
• Employment period extends from September 2024 through September 2029, with no fixed end date.

Requirements

• Master's degree or higher in a health-related discipline or as a PA.
• Current NCCPA certification or board eligibility in a related field.
• Eligibility to practice within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Experience in clinical practice as a PA (preferred).
• Experience developing learning outcomes, defining competencies, and supervising PA student clinical experiences (preferred).
• Ability to deliver instruction via distance education technology.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Willingness to travel between campus locations as needed.
• Commitment to academic and professional scholarship activities.