Physician Associate Studies Temporary Pool

Physician Associate Studies Temporary Pool Please see Special Instructions for more details. Position Information Position Title Position Title Physician Associate Studies Temporary Pool Posting Number Posting Number F176 College/Area College/Area College of Health, Science, and Technology Department Bargaining Unit Bargaining Unit APSCUF Position Type Position Type Faculty - Temporary Pools Type of Appointment Type of Appointment Part Time Complement Type Complement Type Temporary Home Campus Home Campus Lock Haven City City Bloomsburg State State Pennsylvania Zip Code Zip Code 17815 FTE% FTE% varies Work Location Work Location Home Campus Salary Per Collective Bargaining Agreement If Other, please list Appointment Start Date Appointment Start Date Start dates will vary based on department needs The Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include*: Medical and prescription drug benefits. Tuition benefits for employees and dependents. Paid time off. Employer-paid dental and vision benefits. Employer-paid life insurance. Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs. To be eligible for most benefits, you must be a permanent, full-time employee (including temporary, full-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) or a permanent, part-time employee (including temporary, part-time faculty with at least an academic year contract) who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full-time hours. Position Description Summary Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania invites applications for temporary faculty positions (full-time one semester, part-time one semester or part-time academic year) as needs arise in the Department of Physician Associate Studies. Duties 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 on second year PA students as needed. Develop learning outcomes for PA students. Develop, implement, and administer competency assessments of PA students. Assure clinical education sites used by the program are in compliance with University and Program policies including the ability of clinical sites to provide patient experiences that support students in achieving program-defined student learning outcomes and competencies. Actively recruit and maintain existing clinical partnerships and training sites. Acquire data on the efficacy of didactic and clinical instruction provided to PA students. In concert with other designated program personnel and appropriate departmental committees, analyze, draw conclusions, and implement educational strategies to foster an environment of continuous quality improvement. Develop, coordinate, and provide instructional support for clinical year PA students. Attend and participate in committee, program, and departmental meetings. Assist with day-to-day activities at your campus location including assistance with classroom technology, lab preparation/clean-up, inventory of supplies, etc. Assist the Program Director and Department Chair in reviewing, planning, and analyzing compliance with ARC -PA standards of accreditation. Actively participate in the University community and professional service. Engage in academic and professional scholarship activities. Qualifying Experience and Education (Minimum/Preferred) Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree or higher as a PA or in a health-related discipline. Must have a current NCCPA certification (or board eligibility in a related field) as well as eligibility to practice within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Must have a valid Pennsylvania drivers license and reliable transportation. Preferred Qualifications 5 or more years of experience in clinical practice as a PA Experience with developing learning outcomes, defining competencies, and supervising PA student clinical experiences Supplemental Information Recommendation for hiring is needed for a majority of the regular, full-time department faculty. Faculty may be assigned to provide instruction through distance education. Offers of employment are conditional, pending successful completion of the background clearances mandated by Act 153 of 2014 and Board of Governors Policy 2014-01-A: Protection of Minors. In order to qualify for a provisional appointment, the Applicant Acknowledgement Consent Form, Provisional Hire Form, Pennsylvania State Police and Justifacts portion of the clearance process must be successfully completed prior to your start date. The remaining PA Child Abuse History Clearance and FBI Clearance must be successfully completed and returned as soon as possible within the first 90 days of employment. Diversity Statement At Commonwealth University we recognize our responsibility to continuously support a living, learning, and working environment that values the diverse contributions from all members of our campus community. Our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion enriches our campus community and is instrumental to our institutional success. Commonwealth University strives to cultivate a campus climate that allows all members to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion as we achieve success both in and out of the classroom, in our work responsibilities, and in our professional lives beyond Commonwealth University. We uphold our commitment to DEI by: Actively supporting and promoting the intellectual and personal growth of our students, inside and outside of the classroom. Providing workshops, trainings, programs designed to broaden the knowledge and understanding of diversity, equity and inclusion within our campus community. Ensuring that all learning and living environments throughout our campus are welcoming and capable of serving all individuals. Title IX/Clery The University prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, religion, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, marital or family status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability in any decision regarding admissions, employment, or participation in a University program or activity in accordance with the letter and spirit of federal, state, and local non-discrimination and equal opportunity laws, such as Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act and ADA Amendments Act, the Equal Pay Act, and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act. The University also complies with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crimes Statistics Act, as amended by the Violence Against Women Act ( VAWA ). Title IX prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discrimination. VAWA imposes additional duties on universities and colleges to investigate and respond to reports of sexual assault, stalking, and dating or domestic violence, and to publish policies and procedures related to the way these reports are handled. The University has designated the Title IX Coordinator (Jennifer Raup, Elwell Hall, ORL , View phone number on click.appcast.io, View email address on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io ), to coordinate the University’s compliance with Title IX and VAWA and to respond to reports of violations. The University has directed the Police Department to coordinate the University’s compliance with the VAWA -related Clery reporting requirements. For information on the University’s crime statistics, which is available in a publication called “Annual Security Report”, please contact Commonwealth University – Bloomsburg Police at View phone number on click.appcast.io, Commonwealth University – Mansfield Police at View phone number on click.appcast.io, or Commonwealth University – Lock Haven Police at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by accessing the following website: . Additionally, inquiries concerning Title IX and its implementing regulation can be made to the U.S. Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights, Region III , The Wanamaker Building, 100 Penn Square East – Suite 505, Philadelphia, PA 19107; Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io; Fax: View phone number on click.appcast.io. About Commonwealth University of PA The Power of Three Bloomsburg , Lock Haven and Mansfield universities have joined forces to boldly transform higher education in our region and beyond. While we are uniting as Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania, you can expect a college experience that is anything but common. We’re Honoring our History by preserving the founding principles of each campus and continuing our vibrant on-campus student experience, serving as pillars of our communities, supporting students and our neighbors alike. We’re Investing in Today by answering the greatest challenges facing higher education: accessibility, cost, quality, and relevance through the combined strength of our storied institutions. We’re Building a Powerful Tomorrow by boldly changing the trajectory of public education to position ourselves for growth, increased access, and to meet economic and workforce development needs in our region, across Pennsylvania and beyond. Anticipated Start Date as needs arise between now and spring 2029 Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) * What is the highest degree you have attained? High School Associate Degree Bachelor's Degree Master's Degree ABD Doctorate Degree * Can you perform the essential duties of this position with or without accommodations? Yes No * Are you a current employee of the Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (Bloomsburg, Lock Haven, Mansfield)? Yes No * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania Career Site PA CareerLink LinkedIn Indeed HigherEdJobs Local Newspaper Technical School/College Job Board #J-18808-Ljbffr Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania - Bloomsburg