Assistant Professor

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The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) has a unique combination of education, research, and clinical programs that encourages and supports teamwork and diversity. We champion being a collaborative health care organization, focused on improving patient care and the lives of Arkansans.

UAMS offers amazing benefits and perks (available for benefits eligible positions only):

• Health: Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Retirement: Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening. To apply for the position, please click the Apply link/button.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, or sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity). Federal law prohibits the University from discriminating on these bases. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University's Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

At UAMS we value Diversity, Equity and Inclusion.

For general application assistance or if you have questions about a job posting, please contact Human Resources at askrecruitment@uams.edu.

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Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant or medical program.

• Master's degree required.

• Current NCCPA certification.

• Minimum of three years of experience as a practicing PA, or physician.

• Eligibility for licensure in the state of Arkansas.

• Strong commitment to fulfilling the mission statement of the department, college, and university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree.

• Teaching experience in physician assistant education or related field (required for APD position).

• Three or more years of applicable experience.

Reporting

• The faculty member reports to the Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies who serves of the PA program director.

• Annual performance evaluations will be conducted by the PA program director with input from faculty and staff.

• For those taking on the associate program director role, additional reporting and responsibilities will be to the program director.

Additional Information:

Responsibilities:

Faculty Duties

• Instructs PA students in areas of knowledge and expertise.
• Participates in implementation, evaluation, and revision of didactic and clinical phase curriculum.
• Participates in the ARC-PA continuing accreditation application and maintenance.
• Course direct specific didactic courses as assigned by the chair/program director.
• Recruits and orient appropriate lecturers for didactic courses.
• Participates in academic advising of PA students.
• Participates in student applicant admissions and interviewing.
• Participates in laboratory instruction during the didactic and clinical phases of the program.
• Participates in student evaluation by grading written assignments, written examinations, OSCEs, practical skill competencies, and oral presentations.
• Participates in faculty meetings and retreats, and department, college, and university committees.
• Maintain NCCPA certification.
• Participates in appropriate local, state, and national physician assistant educational and professional associations.
• Participates in clinical practice or research activities depending on tenure-track or non-tenure-track position. To be determined by the department chair/program director.
• Maintains a high level of professionalism and integrity to be a role model for physician assistant students.
• Agrees not to participate as a medical provider for students enrolled in the PA program.
• Active involvement in community service and/or service learning associated with the physician assistant program.
• Completes other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the chair/program director.

Associate Program Director Duties

• Assists with the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program.
• Supervises the didactic and clinical directors and faculty, ensuring they are current in position-relevant responsibilities.
• Annually review for currency the didactic and clinical phase student manuals, suggesting updates when necessary.
• Oversees student remediation processes.
• Assists the program director in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review,planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program.
• Prepares administrative reports as assigned by the program director.
• Assists in the development, review, and revision of the mission statement.
• Oversees ongoing faculty development and peer review.
• Participates in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of all curricula.
• Advises and mentors students in the cohort.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Salary Information:

Required Documents to Apply:

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

This position is subject to pre-employment screening (criminal background, drug testing, and/or education verification). A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant except as provided by law. Any criminal history will be evaluated in relationship to job responsibilities and business necessity. The information obtained in these reports will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.