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OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its campuses in Kansas (Ottawa, Kansas- Residential Campus and Overland Park, Kansas- Adult Programs); Arizona (Surprise Residential Campus and OUAZ Adult Programs); Wisconsin (Brookfield Adult Programs); and our OU ONLINE PROGRAM based out of Overland Park, Kansas.

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for providing high-quality and engaging instruction and academic mentoring to learners, developing, assessing, and assuring excellent pedagogy and curriculum design; for promoting learner achievement and academic integrity on behalf of the University; and for collaboration with support services provided through campus units. Academic program development for program currency, growth, retention, and recruitment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB (provide list of items which are essential to effective outcomes in this role):

• Teaching Load: Responsible for generating and delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics. Course assignments may include MSK/Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Hematology/Oncology, Neurology, Evidence-Based Medicine, and Transition to Clinical Practice, according to unit and university requirements.
• Teaching Standards: Maintain a high standard in classroom instruction through engaging and effective pedagogy, exhibit awareness and understanding of best practices in graduate education through application in the classroom and simulation lab, and remain current with issues, curriculum, and classroom approaches in the discipline (A2.05c).
• Accreditation: Actively participates in the accreditation process, compliance, and adherence to the ARC-PA standards.
• Curriculum:
  • Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the curriculum (A2.05g).
  • Revise the curriculum based on PA profession competencies, entry-level practice, and ongoing professional practice.
  • Chair the Curriculum Committee and prepare documents for end of term review.
• Assessment and Remediation:
  • Evaluate learner performance (A2.05d).
  • Provide remediation instruction (A2.05f).
• Programmatic Assessment and Evaluation (A2.05h):
  • Maintain effective curricula through participation in university-wide assessment processes.
  • Participate in programmatic data collection and critical analysis and apply the analysis results to create action plans that identify strengths, areas needing improvement, and weaknesses in the curriculum.
• Admissions: Participate in the program’s admissions process, which includes selection (A2.05b).
• Programmatic:
  • Participate in the development, review, and revision of the mission statement, program goals, and competencies as necessary (A2.05a).
  • Participate in evaluating the program (A2.05h).
• Advising/Mentoring:
  • Attend to learner needs and concerns (social determinants of learning) as a faculty advisor/mentor.
  • Identify and develop opportunities for each learner to succeed through assessment and remediation.
  • Provide academic counseling to learners (A2.05e).
  • Support efforts in retention.
• Scholarship:
• Maintain awareness of contemporary trends and evolving knowledge within one’s academic and clinical discipline
• Attend (either virtually or at a designated location) professional development workshops offered by the university.
• Attend one’s professional meetings and engage in public presentations (in-person and virtually)
• Involvement in the regional and national community of the PA profession and higher education professionals
• Service:
  • Participate in local, state, and national service to the PA profession and/or in higher education learning.
  • Participate in the mentoring and development of new faculty (principal and instructional) as needed.
  • Participate in campus and university-wide governance by responding to and engaging in dialogue related to academic issues across the university.
• Other duties as assigned.

STANDARD UNIVERSITY EXPECTATIONS:

• Abide by all rules and regulations contained in the University Faculty Handbook and the University Employment Policies Handbook. This information is available and open for reading or examination at any time.
• Manage your staff consistent with university personnel policies. Encourage collaboration among the staff, provide regular evaluation and feedback, and facilitate developmental opportunities.
• Model and encourage collaboration among University’s departments assuring effective communication and operations.
• Understand the University’s policies and, procedures, and exercise good judgment accordingly. Assure that University and student information is managed in a confidential and ethical manner in accordance with the University’s Code of Conduct and Ethics.
• Provide leadership through conduct, attitude, and professionalism. Represent the University to students, external groups, faculty, and staff in a way that reflects positively on the University.
• Be mindful and supportive of the overall Mission of Ottawa University.
• Exercise Inclusivity in your daily actions accruing alignment within expectations of the University’s Mission Statement and Statement of Inclusion, Openness, and Community.

NOTE

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.

Ottawa University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate in recruitment or employment on the basis of race, age, sex, color, religion, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Must be a PA with a license to practice in at least one state. Must possess a doctorate degree, Ph.D., or master’s degree.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: At least 5-10 years as a clinically practicing PA. Leadership roles in PA curriculum, assessment, and admissions. Program faculty must be qualified to teach assigned subjects through academic preparation and/or experience.  Program faculty must be knowledgeable in course content and effective in teaching assigned subjects.

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS: List required and/or preferred certification, industry specific requirements, required or preferred use of equipment, and all necessary job skills, abilities, and knowledge competencies) Provide a list of items below:

• Preferred doctoral degree or Ph.D.
• Previous clinical precepting or teaching experience for a PA program.
• Ability to work collaboratively with fellow university faculty as well as departments who support learner life and academic achievement.
• Proven ability to teach effectively in a post-secondary classroom.
• Ability to adjust to and respond to learner and local university needs and concerns.
• Proven interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging to ensure a culture of care.
• Passion for educating health professionals.
• Competent analytical skills.
• Desire to grow as a faculty and leader in PA education.

WORKING CONDITIONS (Physical attributes required to perform job duties with or without reasonable accommodation - examples: sitting, lifting #, bending, driving, environmental factors or elements, noise level, stairs in a building, or other factors that will affect working conditions). Provide a list of items below:

• Prolonged periods of sitting must be able to lift 5-15 pounds at times. It may require the use of building stairs. It may require evening and/or weekend work. The position sits and works in front of a computer screen.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Yes - Travel Required

• If YES, list type and approximate percentage: To campus for short and long white coat, commencement, clinical sites and learner service activities 
• Responsible for driving students and University vehicles as part of job duties (YES/NO): Yes