Job Title: Assistant Professor, 12 Month Salaried, Three Positions (School of Physician Assistant Practice - College of Medicine)
Location: Tallahassee, FL
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 48459
Department

School of Physician Assistant Practice – College of Medicine

Equal Employment Opportunity

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Responsibilities

The Principal Faculty member has the primary responsibility of teaching, student evaluation, advising and mentoring. Will serve as course director and teach courses in the PA program. Guide scholarly pursuits of students and provide academic and career advice to students. Participate in student selection and admissions process as well as participate in student orientation, recruitment events and student evaluations. Serve as advisor to small cohort of students. Remediate students in didactic and clinical areas when appropriate. Also serve on program-specific committees. Participate in scholarly activities resulting in publication and/or presentation at regional and national meetings. Attend appropriate state and national professional meetings. Participate in the development of grant applications, accreditation reports, and assessment. Maintain clinical competency/practice and knowledge of current best practices within the profession. Participate in the development, monitoring, refining and assessment of plans to achieve the vision of the program, consistent with the broader missions and strategic directions of the COM. Participate in program accreditation activities. Assist with the implementation of quality assurance practices to ensure continual curriculum and program assessment and evaluation as stipulated by ARC-PA. Additional duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

PA-C (Master’s degree or higher), MD, or DO.

Current NCCPA or physician board certification.
Knowledgeable in current practice standards and the roles of physician assistants.
Minimum 3 years clinical experience.
Current valid Florida Physician Assistant or Physician license, or eligibility for Florida licensure.
Current Florida or Georgia Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain.

Other Information

This job opening was created to recruit for four identical positions (81755, 81704, 81754, and 81741).

One position has been filled (81577) and the hiring department is currently recruiting for the three remaining positions.

Contact Info

James Zedaker, DMSc, PA-C, james.zedaker@med.fsu.edu

University Information

One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research, encourages creativity, and embraces diversity. At FSU, there’s the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow’s news!

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Pay Plan

This is a Faculty position.

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Schedule

If not otherwise specified, schedule is M-F, 8-5.

Criminal Background Check

This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. The background check will be conducted as authorized and in accordance with University Policy 4-OP-C-7-B11.

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Open until filled

This position is being advertised as open until filled. Applications will be reviewed as received by the hiring committee.

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