"Assistant Professor"

Assistant Professor

Company: Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science

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Category: Physician Assistants

Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $90,000 - $113,680 based on experience

Position Summary

The Physician Assistant (PA) Department at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is seeking a full-time faculty member. This individual's primary role will be as an instructor. This position includes teaching and assessment of a variety of professional and clinical topics throughout the didactic and clinical curriculum.

Our generous benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision plans; paid parental leave; short term and long-term disability plans; life insurance; flexible spending accounts; and a 403(b) retirement plan which includes a 8% employer contribution after 2 years of service. RFUMS is committed to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. Full time staff are eligible for 3 weeks of vacation/ personal leave, 15 sick days, and 9 paid holidays, paid winter break, plus two floating holidays.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Primary responsibilities as a Faculty Instructor include but are not limited to:

• Participation in curriculum development, delivery, and assessment
• Instruction throughout didactic and clinical phases of the program
• Academic and professional advising for students
• Involvement in the admissions process
• Participation in faculty development activities
• Service on committees at the department, college, and university level
• Participation in the ARC-PA accreditation process
• Ongoing scholarly activity (e.g. presentations, publications, grants, etc.)
• Other duties as assigned

All full-time faculty members employed by RFUMS are expected to engage in activities that are considered core to their primary role as a faculty member. These activities may include teaching, scholarly activity, and service.

Teaching responsibilities vary and may include:

• Direct instruction
• Curriculum management
• Assessment
• Advising and mentoring students

Scholarly activities vary and may include:

• Original scholarship
• Grant procurement
• Research mentoring for student projects

Service activities vary and may include internal and external contributions through:

• Committee work
• Contributions to the profession
• Direct patient care

Scholarly activities and/or clinical activities are negotiated and determined at the department level and are primarily based upon the faculty track.

Conditions of Employment

• Must achieve satisfactory results from a background check

Required Education & Experience

• Master's degree
• At least 3 years of direct patient care healthcare experience

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and problem-solving
• Apply the principles of interprofessional collaboration
• Work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students
• Display professionalism and maintain confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Physician Assistant (PA) with current NCCPA certification and Illinois Physician Assistant license (or eligible)
• Previous experience in health profession graduate education, including curriculum development, delivery, and assessment
• Prior experience with ARC-PA accreditation process

Typical Physical Demands & Working Conditions

Selected candidate must have the mental and physical capabilities to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

EOE, Including Disability / Vets

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