Assistant Professor, School of Physician Assistant Studies
Marshall B. Ketchum University

Job Info

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Job Details

Job Location: Fullerton - Fullerton, CA

Position Type: Part Time

Salary Range: $53.85 - $58.65 Hourly

Description

The role of a Physician Assistant faculty member is to coordinate and teach courses and lectures, participate in patient assessment and clinical skills workshops, advise/evaluate students, and contribute to the program's overall success. The ideal candidate will be passionate about contributing to PA student education and deeply committed to providing students with high-quality, impactful learning experiences.

Position Type: Part time; 24 hours a week
Status: Non-exempt
Hourly Range: $53.85/hour - $58.65/hour (equivalent to salary of $67,200/annual - $73,200/annual)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSI­­BILITIES

• Coordinates, teaches and evaluates the effectiveness of assigned courses/modules.
• Prepares lectures/presentations and student assessments for assigned courses/modules.
• Assures the availability of remedial learning activities and office hours
• Tracks and monitors progress within assigned courses/modules.
• Participates in training and evaluating students in physical exam workshops, laboratory, and clinical skills sessions.
• Serves as an Academic Advisor to students throughout the program.
• Fosters academic collaboration with other MBKU programs.
• Engages in faculty development or clinical practice activity.
• Serves on, Didactic, Student Progress, and Self-Assessment Committees.
• Other program duties assigned by the Program Director or Academic Director.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty satisfactorily. The requirements below specify the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Demonstrate excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrate effective instructional and presentation skills.
• Engage in open, collaborative, and collegial interactions with others.
• Motivate students and others to achieve the goals and objectives of the program.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Work independently and within a team.
• Demonstrate organizational skills with the ability to prioritize work and maintain efficiency.
• Perform work with care and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Possess a willingness to learn and utilize new technology and software.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• NCCPA-Certified Physician Assistant with a current California State license.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of clinical experience as a physician assistant and/or other health professional degree preferred.
• Previous teaching or administrative experience preferred

About the University SEE YOURSELF HERE

Located on a beautiful, seven-acre campus in Fullerton, California, MBKU is an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution. MBKU is home to the Southern California College of Optometry, the School of PA Studies and College of Pharmacy. MBKU owns and operates three health care centers at their clinical teaching facility, Ketchum Health, providing a vision center and PA medical clinic practice in Orange County and second vision center in Los Angeles.

A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE SINCE 1904

In 1904, Marshall B. Ketchum, MD, opened the Los Angeles School of Ophthalmology and Optometry in Los Angeles. Dr. Ketchum was a visionary entrepreneur and prominent leader in the optometric profession. He made very significant and long-standing contributions in his field of care, in California and throughout the nation.

In the early '70s the College moved to its current home in Fullerton, CA and was renamed Southern California College of Optometry. But even the pioneering Dr. Ketchum could not have envisioned his school would grow to become Marshall B. Ketchum University, an independent, private, non-profit, accredited educational institution encompassing multiple disciplines.

BE AT THE FOREFRONT OF HEALTH CARE EDUCATION

Marshall B. Ketchum University offers career opportunities that will put you at the forefront of health care education. You will be provided with learning and advancement opportunities, as well as a culture that recognizes the importance of fun, employee appreciation and a work-life balance.

Our mission is to educate caring, inspired health care professionals who are prepared to deliver collaborative, patient-centric health care in an interprofessional environment. By joining our family, you can help us reimagine the future and inspire future health care leaders.

BENEFITS

MBKU provides an excellent benefits package including medical, dental, and life insurance, free vision exams, short and long term disability, generous paid time off plans, a university-sponsored retirement plan. See our website under Employment for more details regarding benefits of working for MBKU (www.ketchum.edu).

MBKU is an equal opportunity employer; requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

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