Assistant/Associate Professor and Director of Clinical Education - Physician Assistant Program
- Employer
- University of Mary Hardin-Baylor
- Location
- Belton
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- Administrative Jobs
- Institutional & Business Affairs, Program Administration
- Position Type
- Tenured & Tenure-Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
The Physician Assistant Program is currently in Applicant Status and will be eligible for Provision Accreditation in the summer of 2020. In addition to typical faculty responsibilities, this position will be responsible for the Clinical Phase of the UMHB PA Program's curriculum. The Director of Clinical Education will develop and oversee the clinical curriculum and clinical training while working closely with the Program Director and the faculty team to ensure compliance with all curricular content-related to the ARC-PA standards in preparation for future and continual accreditation.
UMHB is conveniently located in Belton, an historic town of 20,000 in the heart of central Texas. Nearby cities are Temple (5 miles), Waco (45 miles), Austin (65 miles), San Antonio (130 miles) and Dallas/Ft. Worth (130 miles). Excellent schools, abundant cultural and recreational opportunities, and a high quality of life are hallmarks of the local community.
Faculty Responsibilities: Activities required of all faculty include exemplary teaching, curriculum development, student advising; professional attainment; and service to department, college, university, and the community.
Specific Responsibilities: This position includes ongoing didactic and clinical curricular development and evaluation; teaching physician assistant graduate courses and labs; advising and mentoring physician assistant students; participation in initial and continual accreditation; involvement in the program's admission process; and participating in departmental and university committees. In addition, the Director of Clinical Education will be responsible for the development, coordination, and supervision of the Clinical Phase according to the ARC-PA accreditation standards. This is to include recruitment, maintenance, and coordination of clinical training sites; development, delivery, and evaluation of clinical curriculum; formative and summative student evaluation and remediation; and summative preparation of students for graduation and licensing examinations.
Qualifications:
- 	Degree:	
- 		A master's degree in Physician Assistant or a related field OR a doctor of medicine or doctor of osteopathy degree is required.	
- 		A current and unencumbered Texas PA, MD, or DO license is required, or current PA, MD, or DO licensure in another state with eligibility to achieve Texas licensure within one (1) year of hire.		For PA, a current NCCPA Certification is also required.		For MD and DO, current board certification is required.	
- 		Minimum of three (3) years clinical employment experience required.	
- 		Preferred experience in clinical coordination with a minimum of one (1) year of teaching and/or experience as a clinical educator or preceptor.	
- 		Excellent teaching and communication skills, a dedication to professional attainment, and commitment to quality improvement are essential.		Must be an active, and committed Christian.	
Competitive salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits including medical and dental insurance, retirement plan with match and UMHB tuition benefits for employees and their dependents.
	Application Deadline: 	Position will remain open until filled.
	To Apply: 	?Please submit a cover letter, CV, transcript copies, and evidence of quality teaching performance with your online application. Your letter of interest should also respond to UMHB's mission and values, found at http://about.umhb.edu/our-mission. In addition, include in one page or less, a description of your own Christian beliefs and commitments.
	
	Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.
	
	For information regarding employment at the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor, please visit our Careers Site.
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Organization
About UMHB
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor was chartered in 1845 by the Republic of Texas.
Location
Belton is located in the heart of Central Texas 60 miles north of Austin on Interstate 35. Students are a short distance from two beautiful lakes in Texas, numerous golf courses, movie theaters, and great shopping and dining options.
Academics
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor is currently ranked in Tier One of the U.S. News & World Report as one of America's Best Universities in the Master's West Division.
Student/Faculty Ratio
15:1
Students
Over 3,492 students representing 20 foreign countries. 90% of full-time freshmen live on campus.
Financial Aid
Over 89.1% of our students receive some form of financial aid.
Athletics
NCAA Division III
American Southwest Conference
- Baseball,
- Men's and Women's Basketball,
- Football,
- Men's and Women's Golf,
- Men's and Women's Soccer,
- Softball,
- Men's and Women's Tennis, and
- Volleyball
Our Mission
Goals
- Provide undergraduate curricula, which enable both traditional and non-traditional students to develop their potentials.
- Provide graduate curricula which enable students to increase competencies in their fields of specialization.
- Integrate Christian perspectives and attitudes into the development of character, relationships, vocation and service.
- Develop and maintain effective relationships with the University's key constituents.
- Provide appropriate physical facilities, equipment, and educational support services for students, faculty, staff, and administration.
- Maintain economic stability essential to the University's successful operation.
- Maintain a highly competent faculty, staff, and administration.
- Assist students in preparation for their roles in a rapidly changing world.
- Recruit and retain a qualified and diverse student body.
- Offer quality academic advising, career counseling, and personal counseling services.
- Encourage appreciation for cultural diversity.
Our History
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