"Foundations of Clinical Medicine Instructional Faculty (2322) - Department of Physician Assistant Studies"

Job Description

Foundations of Clinical Medicine Instructional Faculty (2322) - Department of Physician Assistant Studies
California State University, San Bernardino

Job no: 545770
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: Southern California|San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Bargaining Unit|Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association,Appointment Type|Temporary,Time Basis|Part Time,Job Search Category/Discipline|Faculty - Natural Sciences

Foundation of Clinical Medicine - The Instructional Faculty (job code 2322) member (Foundations of Clinical Medicine) is responsible for teaching, course development, and student mentorship for the MSPA program. The Foundations of Clinical Medicine course primarily consists of graduate-level physiology, as well as brief sections on clinical microbiology and clinical genetics. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in course content, commit to active learning approaches, and share in the mission of CSUSB and the MSPA program.

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. CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB's commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The Instructional Faculty (job code 2322) member (Foundations of Clinical Medicine) is responsible for teaching, course development, and student mentorship for the MSPA program. The Foundations of Clinical Medicine course primarily consists of graduate-level physiology, as well as brief sections on clinical microbiology and clinical genetics. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in course content, commit to active learning approaches, and share in the mission of CSUSB and the MSPA program.

The Instructional Faculty (job code 2322) member (Foundations of Clinical Medicine) reports directly to the Program Director and works collaboratively with the Director of Didactic Education, as well as other PA Program team members to ensure the program is in full compliance with ARC-PA Standards.

TYPICAL ACTIVITIES

• Provide teaching and high-quality instruction in the MSPA program's Foundations of Clinical Medicine course using active learning methods.
• Coordinate curriculum (i.e., Course Director) within the Foundations of Clinical Medicine course.
• Evaluate student performance and provide remedial instruction/reassessment as needed.
• Counsel and mentor students related to academic and professional development.
• Support the Director of Didactic Education with the didactic phase of the curriculum, including the design, development, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and maintenance of assigned course(s) with adherence to ARC-PA Standards.
• Contribute to accreditation activities by serving as a content expert for curricular and position-focused areas.
• Support the comprehensive assessment of the didactic phase, including data collection for assigned course(s).
• Collaborate with the Program Director and MSPA program faculty to perform programmatic evaluation.
• Engage in ongoing faculty development to remain aware of issues affecting clinical medicine and/or course content.
• Work collaboratively with academic programs at CSUSB and partner institutions (as needed).
• Serve as an active member of MSPA program committees and relevant CSUSB committees (as needed).
• Perform other duties as determined by the Director of Didactic Education and Program Director.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience

Physician assistant (PA) candidates must be or have:

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program.
• Minimum of three years of clinical practice and/or full-time teaching experience as a Physician Assistant.

Physician (i.e., M.D. and D.O.) candidates must have:

• Medical degree from an LCME- or AOA-accredited institution.
• Current licensure in the state of California as an allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) physician.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a clinical setting as a licensed Physician.
• Current knowledge of clinical practice standards.

Non-PA and non-physician candidates must have:

• Terminal or doctoral degree in a related field (e.g., PharmD, DHSc, PhD, EdD) from an accredited institution.
  + Related fields include Physiology, Microbiology, Genetics, Biological Science, or similar.
• Current certification by national board (if actively practicing and applicable to profession).
• Current licensure in the state of California (if actively practicing and applicable to profession).
• Equivalent of at least three years of full-time clinical experience (if applicable to profession) or higher education experience at the time of appointment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent teaching skills, including the ability to engage and mentor students.
• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• 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

The following qualifications will also be considered when reviewing applications. However, the qualifications below are not required in order to apply.

• Prior teaching experience in the specified subject matter for a PA program, medical school, or equivalent.
• Ability to incorporate active learning and utilize current educational technology into teaching.
• Additional years of clinical practice and/or full-time teaching experience in a PA program (or the equivalent) beyond the requirements.
• Prior experience with accreditation and/or curriculum development within a PA program (or the equivalent).
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system is a plus.
• Prior experience working within a diverse campus community.

Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is developing a Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) program to help meet the current and future healthcare needs of the region and state. The MSPA program is projected to start in August 2025 pending successful accreditation. To date, CSUSB has received over $18 million in funding to support the development of this exciting new program and its facilities. The program will make a lasting impact on increasing access to quality care through an innovative curriculum, involvement in the community, and strategic healthcare partnerships. The program is also committed to diversifying the PA profession so its graduates will more closely mirror the communities they will serve.

Accreditation Status

CSUSB has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). CSUSB anticipates matriculating its first class in August 2025, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the March 2025 ARC-PA meeting.

Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program's ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students. In the event the program does not earn accreditation-provisional status, students will not matriculate, and admissions deposits will be refunded. CSUSB is fully accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC).

The MSPA degree has been fully approved by the CSU Board of Trustees and Chancellor's Office.

To find out more about the Department of Physician Assistant Studies/ csusb.edu/mspa

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit

1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume
2. Cover Letter that includes:
   1. A brief statement of your teaching interest/philosophy
   2. A listing of any courses previously taught
3. A Diversity Statement
4. If available, evidence of teaching effectiveness such as teaching portfolios, reports on teaching observations, and/or student evaluations of teaching.
5. Unofficial copies of all postsecondary degree transcripts (official transcripts may be required prior to appointment).
6. Reference List - names, telephone numbers, and email addresses of three (3) referees whom we may contact to obtain letters of recommendation.
7. 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.

Formal review of applications will be as needed. If you are interested in this opportunity, we invite you to apply by using this CSU Recruit Hyperlink at: Apply Now Salary for teaching these courses is based on CSUSB rank and student enrollment and is expected to be $2,411 per unit. The following job code will be used. 2322 2 07/01/2024 INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY, SPECIAL PROGRAMS -FOR CREDIT Unit R03 CSU Salary Schedule: CSU Salary Schedule