Principal Faculty - Physician Assistant Program

divh2Physician Assistant Faculty Position/h2pCarlow Universitys College of Health and Wellness is seeking a full-time 12-month faculty to join our faculty at the Oakland campus located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. We seek a full-time faculty member to serve as Principal Faculty with expertise in physician assistant practice specific to the learning needs of our graduate Physician Assistant program students. Candidates should have expertise in instruction of physician assistant students and have leadership experience. Academic rank, track, and salary are commensurate with educational preparation and experience./ppRequired Experience/Qualifications for Physician Assistant Candidates:/pulliValid Pennsylvania Physician Assistant License and current NCCPA certification/liliA minimum of a masters degree in physician assistant (MPAS); a doctoral degree is preferred./liliA minimum of 5 years of full-time experience as PA./liliA minimum of two (2) years of experience teaching either as an appointed faculty member in a PA Program or as a clinical instructor/preceptor for students of such programs is recommended./li/ulpThe ideal candidates will have:/pulliA deep commitment to effective teaching, developing innovative clinical experiences, mentoring students, and interprofessional practice./liliStrong communication skills. Strong organizational skills, with the ability to multi-task and problem solve effectively./liliA strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and actively promote diversity./liliA commitment to professional service within the University and beyond./li/ulpCarlow University is devoted to:/pulliA culture of integrity, dignity and respect for all/liliA strong commitment to social justice/liliEthical forward-thinking leadership/liliComprehensive medical, dental, vision, life disability benefits package/liliTuition benefits for undergraduate and graduate programs/liliHealth Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account options/liliWellness and Employee Assistance Program/liliComplimentary use of Carlows fitness center and amenities/li/ulpSuccessful candidates must be committed to envisioning the future of liberal arts and professional education in a rapidly changing environment; have experience working with diverse populations; actively support Carlows commitment to equity, inclusion, and community; and be able to articulate how they will contribute to Carlow Universitys Catholic, Mercy mission and values through their teaching, scholarship, and service./ppCarlow University is a comprehensive Catholic University situated in a culturally rich and diverse urban setting of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1929 by the Sisters of Mercy, an international community of Roman Catholic women with a mission to serve the poor, the sick, and the uneducated. Carlow is an institution grounded in the liberal arts while also offering strong professional programs, committed to engaging its diverse community in a process of life-long learning, scholarship, research, and service. Degrees are offered at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Carlow University aims to provide transformational educational opportunities rooted in social justice for a diverse community of learners, and to empower them to excel in their chosen work as compassionate, responsible leaders in the creation of a just and merciful world. Carlow University employees commit themselves to the highest standards of ethical conduct. They commit to act with integrity, treat others with respect and dignity, carefully steward the Universitys resources, avoid conflicts of interest or commitment, maintain confidentiality, and to comply with legal and professional obligations./p/div