Clinical Assistant Professor/Associate Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies (3677)
Company:
Idaho State University
Job Location:
Pocatello, Idaho
Category:
Physician Assistants
Type:
Full-Time
Clinical Assistant Professor/Associate Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies (3677)
Pocatello - Main
NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position
Priority Date: March 3, 2025
Institution Information
Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Associate Program Director (APD) for the Idaho State University PA Program, leading an innovative and dynamic faculty team. The APD assists the Program Director (PD) in recruiting, hiring, and mentoring faculty and staff, as well as monitoring and evaluating the clinical and professional performance of PA students. The APD actively participates in the administrative activities of the Program, which may include the development, coordination, implementation, and administration of the Program as determined by the PD.
Key Responsibilities
Administration: Support the PD in providing leadership within the Department, and administrative assistance in fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, planning, development, and participation in the ARC-PA accreditation process; represent the Program and the PA profession to internal and external entities including health care systems administrators, health workforce experts, fiscal planners and policy makers, especially in eastern Idaho; serve as an expert on PA practice issues and represent PA education and the profession; represent the Department in the absence of the PD as assigned; oversee day-to-day operations of the ISU PA Program at Pocatello, including facilities management and development; ensure that the program is in compliance with ARC-PA Standards and program self-assessment; develop, review, revise, and implement the Department's mission, goals, and competencies; oversee student issues at Pocatello and report to the PD.
Teaching: Teach PA students clinical medicine; participate in the assessment of student academic and clinical performance and assist in facilitating remediation efforts; advise PA students with regard to academic and clinical planning and performance, and direct graduate projects.
Service: Promote leadership and ongoing professional service at the Department, University, local, and national levels within the medical community; engage in community outreach and service learning initiatives; participate in committees, admissions, and program self-assessment, including but not limited to those pertaining to the development, review, and revision of the Program's mission statement, goals, curriculum, and competencies.
Clinical Activity: Assist with clinical site development and recruitment; be a clinically active medical provider participating in clinical practice. Clinical practice release time available.
Scholarship: Engage in ongoing faculty development, research, and scholarly activity, including pursuit of publications, presentations at professional conferences, collaborating on research projects that enhance healthcare education or clinical practice and/or seeking grant opportunities to support program initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
You must submit the following to be considered for this position:
CV/Resume
Cover Letter
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Statement of Leadership Philosophy
A list of three (3) professional references, including current contact information
This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before March 3, 2025. Salary will be between $101,250 - $118,750 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.
Posting Number: req2399
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Faculty Non-Tenure Track
Division: Kasiska College of Health Prof
Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
To apply, visit https://isu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2399?c=isu
jeid-da77fa30bdb03e43b2b564ef547b1e98
Pocatello - Main
NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position
Priority Date: March 3, 2025
Institution Information
Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000 students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand, natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our University community!
Job Description
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Associate Program Director (APD) for the Idaho State University PA Program, leading an innovative and dynamic faculty team. The APD assists the Program Director (PD) in recruiting, hiring, and mentoring faculty and staff, as well as monitoring and evaluating the clinical and professional performance of PA students. The APD actively participates in the administrative activities of the Program, which may include the development, coordination, implementation, and administration of the Program as determined by the PD.
Key Responsibilities
Administration: Support the PD in providing leadership within the Department, and administrative assistance in fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, planning, development, and participation in the ARC-PA accreditation process; represent the Program and the PA profession to internal and external entities including health care systems administrators, health workforce experts, fiscal planners and policy makers, especially in eastern Idaho; serve as an expert on PA practice issues and represent PA education and the profession; represent the Department in the absence of the PD as assigned; oversee day-to-day operations of the ISU PA Program at Pocatello, including facilities management and development; ensure that the program is in compliance with ARC-PA Standards and program self-assessment; develop, review, revise, and implement the Department's mission, goals, and competencies; oversee student issues at Pocatello and report to the PD.
Teaching: Teach PA students clinical medicine; participate in the assessment of student academic and clinical performance and assist in facilitating remediation efforts; advise PA students with regard to academic and clinical planning and performance, and direct graduate projects.
Service: Promote leadership and ongoing professional service at the Department, University, local, and national levels within the medical community; engage in community outreach and service learning initiatives; participate in committees, admissions, and program self-assessment, including but not limited to those pertaining to the development, review, and revision of the Program's mission statement, goals, curriculum, and competencies.
Clinical Activity: Assist with clinical site development and recruitment; be a clinically active medical provider participating in clinical practice. Clinical practice release time available.
Scholarship: Engage in ongoing faculty development, research, and scholarly activity, including pursuit of publications, presentations at professional conferences, collaborating on research projects that enhance healthcare education or clinical practice and/or seeking grant opportunities to support program initiatives.
Minimum Qualifications
- Terminal degree in a healthcare profession. MPAS, MS, Bachelor's or Certificate if a Physician Assistant (PA)
- Currently licensed or eligible for health care professional licensure in the state of Idaho
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of teaching experience in graduate medical education, leadership or administrative experience
- 5 years or more clinical experience
- 5 years or more teaching, leadership, or administrative experience
- Current board certification in area of medical profession (ie. NCCPA certification if a PA)
- Evidence of strong work ethic, integrity, flexibility, and ability to collaborate with others
- Leadership and/or experience in community and medical-related areas
- Experience completing scholarly activity and/or research
You must submit the following to be considered for this position:
This position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before March 3, 2025. Salary will be between $101,250 - $118,750 per year, commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation, provided by HireRight.
Posting Number: req2399
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Faculty Non-Tenure Track
Division: Kasiska College of Health Prof
Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
To apply, visit https://isu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/5/home/requisition/2399?c=isu
jeid-da77fa30bdb03e43b2b564ef547b1e98
