Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program

Job Summary

As an Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Program, you will teach at the graduate level, as applicable; be involved in course and/or curriculum development; conduct research/scholarship; participate on College and University committees and/or initiatives; and perform other duties as assigned.

Florida Gulf Coast University is a comprehensive university dedicated to quality education, research, and service. All faculty are expected to be excellent teachers, responsive to changing professional needs; committed to innovative delivery of instruction resulting in improved student learning; committed to effective use of technology including distance learning; produce peer reviewed scholarship; and provide service to the College, University and Community. Teaching assignments may be on the main campus or at off-campus sites within our region.

FGCU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity and Access Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability, sex, pregnancy, national origin, marital status, genetic predisposition, sexual orientation, gender identity/gender expression, veteran status, and any other protected class(es), as required by applicable state and federal law, as well as University regulations and policies.

Job Description

Typical duties may included but are not limited to:

• Teach assigned courses in the MPAS Program and adequately perform other duties/responsibilities as articulated on the annual assignment.
• Hold office hours.
• Attend departmental meetings.
• Adopt course materials in a timely manner.
• Adopt the university learning management system.
• Adopt other campus-wide technology platforms as appropriate to other specified job duties.
• Complete mandatory/required training in a timely manner.
• Abide by University Policies and Regulations.
• Participate in the evaluation process in accordance with the CBA and related documents.
• Participate in the assessment process as required by your respective department.
• Timely and professional communication with students, colleagues, staff, and administrators
• Engage in essential duties with the highest standards of integrity, responsibility, excellence, and within the accepted practices and norms of your respective field/profession.
• Prepare syllabi and instructional materials, develop and deliver lectures, tests, and evaluate students.
• Engages in reflective self-assessment of teaching styles and methods to ensure consistently effective instructional performance.
• Ensure the timely completion and reporting of student learning assessments.
• Continued professional development activity is expected at a level commensurate with rank and the mission of the University.
• Actively participate in community, institutional, and professional service in furtherance of FGCU's mission.
• Assist with clinical site development and maintaining clinical partnerships
• Attends faculty and college meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Participate in curriculum development and advancement of the respective program.
• Prepare and deliver consistent, interactive lectures that align with curriculum goals.
• Work collaboratively with departmental faculty to ensure curriculum outcomes and Physician Assistant Program accreditation standards are met.
• Advise students in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program and provide individual assistance to students during weekly office hours.
• Perform regular scholarly research and publication.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies (or equivalent) from a regionally accredited institution or equivalent accreditation.
• Teaching experience at a University level or service as a physician assistant clinical preceptor with a regionally accredited institution.
• 3 years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant.
• Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
• Possess an active license to practice as a Physician Assistant in the State of Florida or the ability to obtain a Florida license prior to the start date.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree
• 3 years of PA teaching experience at a University level with a regionally accredited institution.   
• Prior related administrative or leadership skills
• 5 or more years of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant