Assistant Professor (Principal Faculty), Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies (MSPA) Program

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Job Posting Title: Assistant Professor (Principal Faculty), Master of Science in Physician Associate Studies (MSPA) Program Job Description: Position Overview: The full-time Principal Faculty member is responsible for course development, instruction, and coordination for the MSPA Program. This experienced clinician and educator joins the team as a non-tenure track at the rank of Assistant Professor. The Principal Faculty member is actively involved in multiple other facets of the program, including admissions, accreditation, and mission and programmatic review. The successful candidate must share in the mission of KGI and the MSPA Program, as well as be a strong advocate for the PA profession. The Principal Faculty member reports directly to the Program Director and works collaboratively with the Director of Didactic Education and other PA Program faculty to ensure the program is in full compliance with ARC-PA Standards. Keck Graduate Institute (KGI) was founded in 1997 as the first higher education institution in the United States dedicated exclusively to education and research related to the applied life sciences. KGI offers innovative postgraduate degrees and certificates that integrate life and health sciences, business, pharmacy, engineering, and genetics, focusing on industry projects, hands-on industry experiences, and team collaborations. KGI employs an entrepreneurial approach and industry connections that allow students to become leaders in healthcare and the applied life sciences. Located in beautiful Claremont, California, KGI is a member of the Claremont Colleges, a consortium of five undergraduate liberal arts colleges, two graduate institutions, and The Claremont Colleges Services, which provides shared institutional support services. Each nationally recognized college has its own campus, students and faculty, and distinctive mission, and each offers top-notch curricula, small classes, distinguished professors, and personalized instruction. The Claremont Colleges consistently place at the top of national college rankings, including Forbes, Money and U.S. News and World Report, and the Princeton Review. Education and Experience: The successful candidate possesses a Master's Degree from an ARC-PA accredited program or a doctoral degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school. PA applicants must also have a minimum of 3 years of clinical experience; current NCCPA certification; and PA licensure or eligibility for PA licensure in California. M.D. or D.O. candidates must have a minimum of 5 years of clinical experience; current certification by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board; and active licensure (or eligibility for licensure) as an allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic physician (D.O.) in the state of California. Exceptions to the above requirements may be made for individuals with exceptional promise as educators with professional development and engagement to pursue education as a primary goal. Prior higher education experience (in a Physician Associate/Assistant program for PA applicants) and experience in supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts within an organization are highly preferred but not required. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Individuals must possess knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the essential function of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions may be performed, with or without, reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities. Provides high-quality student instruction and teaches in areas of clinical expertise; Coordinates instruction (i.e., serves as Course Director) within designated courses; Evaluates student performance (e.g., written assignments, examinations, research projects, objective structured clinical examinations [OSCEs], lab practicals); Engages in the academic advising of students; Provides remedial instruction as needed; Assists the Director of Didactic Education with the design, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and long-term management of didactic courses to ensure the curriculum is fully compliant with ARC-PA Standards; Participates in ongoing accreditation activities, as well as continuous programmatic and curricular evaluation; Collaborates with Program Director and other principal faculty to develop, review, and revise the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program as necessary; Participates in the PA program's admissions process, including student recruitment, review of applications, evaluation of candidates, and final selection for admission; Assists clinical site development and ongoing clinical site monitoring to ensure the quality and sufficiency of SCPEs; Engages in faculty development activities through ongoing clinical practice and/or continuous education in order to remain aware of issues impacting Physician Associate/Assistant education and clinical practice; Fosters academic and c