Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

Faculty Positions in Physician Assistant Studies

Guided by the three goals of a bold strategic plan, SC 2028: Building Our Future, Southwestern College is excited to announce a search for the Founding Principal Faculty members of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant program. The three goals are: 1) By 2028, SC will be a dynamic and bold campus community that leads the industry in graduating students prepared to better their communities and the world through their work and service; 2) Expand and strengthen SC's contributions and impact on Winfield, the local communities, the greater Wichita area and the region's social, economic and educational development; and 3) Strengthen SC's resources, making investments to secure the future. The creativity of the campus community will be brought together as we strive to realize our vision for 2028. Most importantly, the SC 2028: Building Our Future strategic plan puts student success and institutional vitality in the center of our work, keeping us true to SC’s heritage, values, and mission.

The Principal Faculty member works collaboratively with the Program Director, Director of Didactic Education, Medical Director, and other principal faculty and staff to plan, develop and oversee the educational experience for and students in accordance with ARC-PA Standards.

Reporting to the Founding Director of the Physician Assistant Studies Program, this is a 12-month, full- time faculty position. Start day is May 1, 2025.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Serve as a course director and content area instructor in appropriate areas of clinical and didactic curriculum.
• Assist with development and maintenance of syllabi and instructional objectives for clinical and didactic courses.
• Evaluate student performance, academically counsel students and assure the availability of remedial instruction.
• Collaborate with the Program Director, Director of Didactic Education, Medical Director, Program Manager, and other faculty and staff members to oversee the development and implementation of the program's didactic and clinical curriculum in accordance with ARC-PA accreditation standards.
• In conjunction with all Program faculty and staff, assist with identifying and securing sites for supervised clinical practice experiences (SCPEs) in sufficient number to meet the Program's needs.
• Participate in recruitment, selection, and admission of applicants to the program.
• Assist in coordinating, reviewing, and revising academic policies and procedures.
• Propose, implement, and evaluate curricular changes and revisions as appropriate based on ongoing, continuous program assessment to ensure program outcomes are achieved and ARC- PA standards are fulfilled.
• Ensure appropriate advising and mentoring of students.
• Assist the program director with continuous program review and evaluation, curriculum revision, and evaluation of course syllabi and lesson plans for the didactic and clinical curriculum.
• Contribute to review, revision, and implementation of the PA Program's mission statement, goals, and competencies.
• Maintain clinical competency and knowledge of current best practices within the profession.

Education and Experience:

• Master's level Physician Assistant/Associate with an appropriate master's degree or higher from an ARC-PA accredited program
• Current NCCPA certification
• Possess a current (or eligible to hold and maintain), valid, unrestricted and unqualified license to practice as a physician assistant
• Minimum of three years of full-time clinical experience
• Experience in educational settings preferred

To apply, submit a letter of application, detailed resume and complete contact information for three (3) professional references to HumanResources@sckans.edu. Applications accepted until position is filled; priority given to applications received by December 1, 2024.  The successful candidate will be subject to a criminal background check. Southwestern College is an AA/EOE employer.