Assistant or Associate Professor/Didactic Coordinator – Physician Assistant Studies (Tenure Track) |
Tuesday, August 02, 2022 05:45 PM |
Department: School of PA Medicine Reports to: Dr. Troy Bender, Dean of School of PA Medicine Appointment Date: August 15, 2022, or As Negotiated (12-Month Appointment) Close Date: Open Until Filled Position Summary: Northwest University - School of PA Medicine has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). The School of PA Medicine anticipates matriculating its first class in August of 2024, pending approval for Accreditation - Provisional status at the March 2024 ARC-PA meeting. Northwest University is seeking a qualified candidate for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor for the School of PA Medicine. This position will serve in a dual capacity as a principal faculty member and a Didactic Coordinator and collaborate with all members of the program faculty and staff. The successful candidate will provide oversight with assessment, course and curriculum sequencing to align with ARC-PA standards, as well as providing general leadership and direction of the didactic year. This includes maintaining student and instructional faculty records, as well as data collection to contribute to the self-study element of accreditation maintenance for the program. The didactic coordinator is a principal faculty member reporting to the Dean of the PA program. The principal faculty member must possess a meaningful commitment to Jesus Christ, the church, and the Gospel. We are seeking someone with a winsome, encouraging, and culturally engaged faith. Candidates with previous academic experience including precepting or teaching is preferred. Application review will be conducted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. Members of underrepresented groups are highly encouraged to apply. Essential Functions:
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Application Requirements If you are interested in the position, please submit the following:
Applications may be submitted by email to: Dr. Troy Bender, DMSc, MS-PAS, PA-C Dean | Physician Assistant Program General Application Information Candidates must adhere to Northwest University’s Evangelical Christian tradition, respect the Northwest University Statement of Faith (Statement of Faith), and agree to advocate nothing contrary to the Bible, this statement of faith, or the stated purposes of Northwest University. Faculty must also adhere to the policies outlined in the Faculty Handbook. Northwest University conducts background checks on all final candidates. Search procedures will be closed, when a sufficient number of qualified applicants have been identified. Applicants are urged to provide sufficient information, so that the application file may be considered complete at the end of the search period.
Northwest University Northwest University is a Christian coeducational undergraduate and graduate institution, related to the Assemblies of God, offering baccalaureate and master's, and doctoral level education. The sixty-acre campus is located in Kirkland, Washington, just ten miles from downtown Seattle. The campus is an ideal setting for study, recreation, and inspiration and is centrally located and convenient to industry, business, and commercial activities. Mission Statement We, the people of Northwest University, carry the call of God by continually building a learning community dedicated to spiritual vitality, academic excellence, and empowered engagement with human need. In addition, all faculty members at Northwest University must subscribe to our Statement of Faith. Accreditation Northwest University is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (regional). The University is endorsed by the Commission on Christian Higher Education of the Assemblies of God and the Association of Christian Schools International. The University holds membership in the Council of Christian Colleges and Universities. Northwest University's College of Business is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP). The Buntain School of Nursing is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education. In addition, the School of Nursing has received approval from the Washington State Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission. The University is also approved by the Board of Education and Superintendent of Public Instruction of the State of Washington to prepare elementary and secondary education teachers and recommend for certification. It is a member of the American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education. Northwest University's doctoral program in counseling psychology is accredited by the American Psychological Association (APA). The University is approved by the Federal and State Governments for student aid programs and for the training of international students. Selected programs of study are approved by a Washington State Approving Agency for enrollment of those eligible for benefits under Title 38 and Title 10, U.S. Code and by Washington State for training in Vocational Rehabilitation. It is listed in the current bulletin, "Accredited Higher Education Institutions," published by the U.S. Office of Education. |