KC Chair Assoc Professor - Physician Assistant

Job Details

Kettering College| Kettering| Full Time| Days

Responsibilities & Requirements

The chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies is a senior core faculty member who contributes to the design, delivery, assessment, and continuous improvement of an ARC‑PA–accredited PA program. The chair demonstrates sustained excellence in PA education, scholarship, clinical practice, and service, and serves as a mentor to students and faculty. This position includes significant responsibility for curriculum development, student evaluation, faculty collaboration, and program assessment, in alignment with ARC‑PA standards for program personnel, curriculum, and outcomes assessment.

 

The chair must also meet with the committees to which they are assigned in the governance structure of the college. Above all, the functioning of the department must advance institutional mission and goals in collaboration with all other college departments and programs. Performs other duties as assigned.

 

Reports to: KC Dean of Academic Affairs

 

Job Requirements:

 

·  Master’s degree from a regionally accredited institution as a Physician Assistant (MPAS, MSPA, or equivalent) or

· Master’s or doctoral degree in a related healthcare discipline that contributes directly to PA education.

· Academic preparation must be sufficient to support teaching assignments and align with ARC‑PA expectations for faculty competence and program mission.

·  Minimum of three (3) years of clinical practice as a Physician Assistant.

· At least four (4) years of teaching experience at the postsecondary level, preferably within a PA program or health professions education.

· Demonstrated experience in curriculum design, student assessment, or clinical education.

· Evidence of an established pattern of scholarship consistent with Boyer’s Model (teaching, application, integration, or discovery).

· Faculty scholarship and professional activity must support the program mission and student learning outcomes.

• List requirements set by the regulatory or governing body of this job’s discipline

·Current, valid, unencumbered Physician Assistant licensure in Ohio (or eligibility for Ohio licensure).

·Current NCCPA certification is required.

·Ongoing maintenance of clinical knowledge and professional practice sufficient to support teaching and student supervision, as applicable.

·ARC‑PA requires faculty to demonstrate qualifications and currency appropriate to assigned roles.

• Include whether this job requires Resuscitation certification:
• ☒BLS (preferred)
• ☒ACLS (preferred)

Skills:

 

Teaching and Curriculum

· Design, deliver, and evaluate didactic and/or clinical coursework that supports PA program competencies and student learning outcomes.

· Ensure course content reflects contemporary PA practice, evidence-based medicine, interprofessional collaboration, and emerging healthcare models (including telehealth where applicable).

· Participate in curriculum mapping, review, and revision to ensure compliance with ARC‑PA curriculum standards. [arc-pa.org]

· Use student performance data to inform teaching practices and curricular improvement.

Assessment and Program Evaluation

· Actively participate in program self-assessment, including data collection, analysis, and documentation of continuous improvement.

· Monitors and evaluates program outcomes, including PANCE performance, graduation rates, and attrition, to ensure achievement of program goals.

· Contribute to assessment of student performance, remediation planning, and progression decisions.

· Maintain accurate academic records and participate in accreditation reporting and self-study processes.

· ARC‑PA requires faculty participation in outcomes assessment and program evaluation. [arc-pa.org]

Student Support and Advising

·  Provide academic and professional advising to PA students.

· Support student professional development, ethical practice, and readiness for clinical education and entry into practice.

· Foster a supportive and inclusive learning environment consistent with institutional and professional values.

Scholarship

· Maintain an active, ongoing record of scholarly activity appropriate to PA education and clinical practice.

· Integrate scholarship into teaching and service.

· Mentor junior faculty and students in scholarly activities where appropriate.

Service and Leadership

· Serve on program, college, and institutional committees.

· Provides overall leadership, organization, administration, and continu