The Doctor of Medical Science Program within the Department of Medical Science in the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences at Butler University invites applications for a full time, continually renewable, non-tenure-track faculty appointment. This full-time (12-month) teaching position is expected to begin before August 2019. This program provides an avenue for those PAs interested in expanding their understanding of medical knowledge, develop leadership and business skills, and promote lifelong learning. All courses are online allowing students to continue to work within their communities while taking classes to achieve an advanced degree in a way that best suits their schedule. The flexible program allows physician assistants to build on their previous education and experiences with a continued focus in primary care. The candidate selected for this position will engage in teaching, evidence based, up-to-date, online medicine courses and mentoring doctoral student scholarly activities. Faculty will assist in all aspects of the program including recruitment and the development, delivery and evaluation of the curriculum. The faculty will engage in scholarship and service activities consistent with the requirements of the Department of Medical Science and the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, and be involved actively with professional organizations at the state and national levels. Experience teaching in a PA program or medical school is preferred with a proven history in PA leadership, scholarship, and advocacy desired. Faculty development opportunities in online teaching will be provided. Candidates who are located in remote locations to Indianapolis will be considered. Job responsibilities include: Teaching, service, and scholarship within a collaborative environment Maintain effective assessment strategies for course and curriculum improvement Ensure student learning outcomes are met and implement best educational practices in teaching and mentoring Engage in student and alumni outreach Identify and pursue opportunities to enhance public relations of the DMS program through institutional, local, regional and national media reports, public appearances, and social interaction Encourage diversity, equity, and objectivity in student recruitment and selection Foster curricular and instructional approaches that recognize differences in individual learning, that encourage problem-solving, and that facilitate the acquisition of competencies and skills in the most efficient and effective manner possible The faculty must be a physician assistant with a doctorate degree, MD, or DO and must have the requisite knowledge and skills to teach in the program effectively. Current NCCPA certification if a PA; current specialty board if a MD/DO. Other doctoral level candidates will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Healthcare professionals must be a graduate from an accredited program and hold appropriate licensure or certification from the profession. Butler University is a nationally recognized academic institution ranked #1 in the Midwest among regional universities and #1 in the category most innovative schools in the 2019 U.S. News & World Report. Butler is located in Indianapolis, Indiana, and home to a well-established, fully accredited, entry-level PA program—the first in the state of Indiana. Application review begins immediately and will continue until position is filled. Salary and rank are commensurate with experience and educational credentials. Candidate must successfully pass a background check that is satisfactory to the University. Applicants should submit a single PDF document including a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, summaries of teaching philosophy and teaching experience, transcripts, and the names and contact information of three professional references to: Jennifer Snyder, PhD, PA-C, DFAAPA, jholycro@butler.edu , College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, Butler University, 4600 Sunset Avenue, Indianapolis, Indiana 46208.