"Faculty Director of Didactic Education - Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MSPA) Program"

Job Description

Job no: 547959
Work type: Instructional Faculty – Tenured/Tenure-Track
Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit|Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Appointment Type|Tenured/Tenure-Track,Time Basis|Full Time,Job Search Category/Discipline|Faculty - Natural Sciences

The Faculty Director of Didactic Education (FDDE) provides effective leadership for all aspects of the didactic phase of the MSPA program. In addition to teaching, the FDDE is responsible for oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Program's didactic curriculum. The Faculty Director of Didactic Education must possess prior teaching experience in PA education, as well as strong leadership and organizational skills. This full-time position reports directly to the Program Director and works collaboratively with MSPA program faculty and staff.

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.

JOB SUMMARY

The Faculty Director of Didactic Education (FDDE) provides effective leadership for all aspects of the didactic phase of the MSPA program. In addition to teaching, the FDDE is responsible for oversight of the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Program's didactic curriculum. The Faculty Director of Didactic Education must possess prior teaching experience in PA education, as well as strong leadership and organizational skills. This full-time position reports directly to the Program Director and works collaboratively with MSPA program faculty and staff.

The selected candidate will join the team as a tenure track, Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor (rank commensurate to experience). The Faculty Director of Didactic Education is a full-time (12-month) faculty academic and administrative position for the developing MSPA program. Similar to other administrative roles on campus, the Faculty Director of Didactic Education will require an in-person presence during regular business hours to foster collaboration, as well as engage with faculty, students, and community partners.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

Qualified candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and mentoring a diverse student population and to working effectively with faculty, staff and students across a wide range of disciplines.

• Provide teaching and instruction in areas of clinical expertise using active learning methods.
• Evaluate student performance and provide remedial instruction/reassessment as needed.
• Counsel and mentor students related to academic and professional development.
• Manage student academic progression, retention, and completion strategies for the didactic phase.
• Coordinate curriculum (i.e., Course Director) within specified courses.
• Provide leadership and administration of the didactic phase of the curriculum, including the design, development, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and maintenance of the didactic curriculum with adherence to ARC-PA Standards.
• Support the program's efforts to obtain and maintain accreditation by contributing to initial and ongoing accreditation activities as the content expert for all aspects of the didactic phase.
• Lead the comprehensive assessment of the didactic phase, including data collection and thoughtful analysis.
• Develop the teaching schedule and workload for the didactic phase.
• Contribute to programs and initiatives designed to track and ensure the academic and personal success of MSPA program students.
• Lead the recruitment, onboarding, and evaluation of instructional faculty and preceptors for the didactic phase of the program.
• Serve as a part of the program's leadership team by providing mentorship and support to new faculty.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and MSPA program faculty to perform programmatic evaluation.
• Develop, review, and revise as necessary the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders and community partners to strengthen the didactic phase, as well as create valuable experiential learning and community service opportunities.
• Participate in the MSPA program's admissions process, including recruitment, application review, interviews, and applicant selection for admission.
• Support the planning and management of activities related to academic policies and the didactic phase (e.g., orientation, white coat ceremony).
• Evaluate and collaborate with third-party vendors for equipment, software, and services needed to enhance the student experience during the didactic phase.
• Assist clinical site development and ongoing clinical site monitoring to ensure the quality and sufficiency of SCPEs (as needed).
• Engage in ongoing faculty development, including continued clinical practice and/or educational programs related to clinical medicine or PA education.
• Work collaboratively with academic programs at CSUSB and partner institutions.
• Serve as an active member of MSPA program committees and relevant CSUSB committees.
• Engage in active service and scholarship as defined by the faculty workload policy.
• Perform other duties as determined by the Program Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate must be or possess the following:

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program.
• Master's Degree or higher in a field related to the PA profession.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a clinical setting as a Physician Assistant.
• Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• PA licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of California.
• Minimum of one year of full-time experience in a PA program (or the equivalent).

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (including being a good listener) to interact and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Excellent teaching skills, including the ability to engage and mentor students.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and collaboratively with other departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced organization with competing priorities and distractions.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, research, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and present complex issues to diverse individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to use high-level discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling problems of a sensitive nature and security of confidential records.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and education laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate standard office equipment and technology including, but not limited to, desktop computer, laptop, copier, fax machine, scanner, and printer.
• Demonstrated proficiency and ability to effectively use common computer and technology programs and related computer software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, etc.) in the course of assigned duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior experience in successfully leading and managing a team and/or large-scale project.
• Doctoral degree in a related field (e.g., DMSc, DHSc, PhD, EdD, M.D., D.O.).
• Additional years of clinical practice and/or full-time teaching experience in a PA program (or the equivalent) beyond the requirements listed in the "Education and Experience: Minimum Qualifications" section.
• Prior experience with curriculum development within a PA program (or the equivalent).
• Ability to incorporate active learning and utilize current educational technology into teaching.
• Prior experience working within a diverse campus community.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae
2. Cover Letter that includes:
   1. A statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
3. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
4. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
5. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
6. Confidential letters of recommendation may be solicited from those listed as references on the application if the applicant is moved forward in the recruitment process. Non-confidential letters of recommendation can be uploaded by the applicant during the application process.
7. Diversity Statement, which may include your interpretation of diversity, equity and inclusion, and must include specific examples of how your background and your educational and/or professional experiences have prepared you for this role at California State University, San Bernardino (maximum 1,000 words).

Formal review of applications will begin May 21, 2025 and continue until the position is filled.

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Salary is commensurate with experience. Anticipated hiring range is $130,000 to $150,000 ($10,833 to $12,500 per month).

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