Principal Faculty

About This Role

The School of Health Sciences, within the College of Health and Human Sciences, is currently seeking 12-month Principal Faculty members to join their team in the Physician Assistant (PA) Program. This position will be responsible for teaching the prescribed didactic and clinical curriculum to PA students and evaluating their progress. This position will report directly to the PA Program Director.

Additional duties include, but are not limited to:

• Serve as an advisor, providing guidance and mentorship to students in all phases of training regarding their academic performance and professional development
• Develop and deliver lecture, laboratory, and small-group interactive sessions based on program needs and individual faculty experience and expertise
• Work in concert with program faculty to develop appropriate courses to address instructional needs of program
• Review and update instructional objectives, assist in development of new clinical preceptors, prepare and administer exams, assign student grades, and review rotation evaluation data
• Assist Associate Director with summative assessment process for determining student readiness to enter Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences (SCPE) and future clinical practice
• Participate in routine evaluation of PA student competencies
• Monitor patient encounter/acuity logs in Exxat to ensure SCPE-specific learning objectives are met
• Administer End-of-Rotation exams during clinical phase of curriculum
• Participate in initial and ongoing evaluation of PA Program by contributing to detailed analysis and reports for ongoing program evaluation, assessment, and improvement
• Serve as course director for any available course of the didactic and/or clinical year after one year with K-State’s PA Program
• Participate in the screening, interviewing, and selection of applicants for PA Program
• Serve as chair or member of assigned sub-committee (i.e., admissions, promotion/professionalism, accreditation, didactic curriculum, clinical curriculum, etc.)

This 12-month position at the rank of clinical assistant professor has a preferred starting date of spring or summer 2025, with competitive salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Minimum Requirements

• Physician Assistant with the following:
  • Master’s degree with three years of clinical practice experience OR bachelor’s degree with 25 years of clinical practice experience,
  • Current NCCPA certification, and
  • Current Kansas Physician Assistant license or eligibility for Kansas licensure; OR
• Physician with the following:
  • D. or D.O.,
  • Current Kansas Physician license or eligibility for Kansas licensure,
  • Board Certification as a physician, and
  • Three years of clinical practice experience; OR
• Non-clinician Scientist or Health Professional with the following:
  • Doctoral degree in a health or science related field, and
  • Three years of teaching experience either as a preceptor for healthcare students or in higher education for PA/M.D. students

Preferred Qualifications

• ARC-PA accreditation experience
• Earned doctoral degree in appropriate discipline
• Five years of experience in clinical practice or higher education
• Two years of teaching experience in PA/medical education
• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent English-language written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated instructional and presentation skills
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to interface with students, faculty, staff and community members with tact and clarity
• Ability to work effectively and collegially with a variety of students and colleagues
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite
• Flexibility to work outside of regular hours and on weekends, as needed

About Us

The Physician Assistant (PA) Program leads to a Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) degree. The 27-month program follows the traditional medical model of training, providing in-depth analysis of disease processes, diagnosis and treatment, and prepares students to serve as primary health care providers who practice medicine with physician supervision. The PA Program’s mission is to prepare highly skilled graduates who are committed to providing compassionate and patient-centered care in a collaborative environment. The program is dedicated to graduating physician assistants who demonstrate professionalism, are globally minded, and practice within an ethical framework to improve the quality of life of their communities and the medically underserved populations.

The College of Health and Human Sciences inspires and prepares passionate and caring individuals for a meaningful life and a career that promotes human well-being in the areas of business, design, teacher education, human behavior, and health sciences. Home to 16 undergraduate and 22 graduate degree programs housed in the Schools of Consumer Sciences, Health Sciences and Human Sciences, we provide students with the education and skills needed to make an impact in the lives of individuals, families and communities.