Associate Program Director in Ottawa University PA Program

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY, Overland Park KANSAS CAMPUS

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for the academic and operational management of the program in collaboration with the Director of the PA Program. The Associate Program Director will serve as a mentor to new faculty in the areas of teaching, scholarship, and service. The associate program director generates and delivers classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within the essential medical and clinical science topics based on the individual’s qualifications. Manage the program in collaboration with the Director of the PA Program and the Medical Director. The associate program director will participate in the program's admissions process. Maintain awareness of the PA profession. Participate in service to the program and healthcare profession.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

ADMINISTRATIVE:

Assist withdirecting all operations and strategic planning for the PA program. Assist with directing and managing staff in the program. Demonstrate effective leadership through effective communication and problem-solving skills to address issues that arise in the program.

TEACHING:

Responsible for generating and delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics based on the individual’s qualifications. Course assignments to be determined in collaboration with the Director of the PA Program, School Dean, and individual faculty, according to unit and university requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

REQUIRED EDUCATION: (education based on essential job duties and requirements consistent with business necessity): A PA who is NCCPA certified and eligible for a license in Kansas; Must possess a master's or doctorate to teach at the master’s level.

EXPERIENCE:

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: (experience based on requirements in role and are consistent with business necessity) At least 2 years in higher education. At least 3 years as a PA.

OUR UNIVERSITY

Ottawa University (established in 1865), one of the oldest private liberal arts universities in the United States, is a multi-campus system serving approximately 4000 students through its’ Residential Campuses in Ottawa, Kansas and Surprise, Arizona and its’ Adult and Online Program based in Overland Park, Kansas (with ground presence in Overland Park, KS; Brookfield, WI; and metropolitan Phoenix, AZ).

Ottawa University is a regionally accredited, church-related, private university that strives to integrate faith, learning, and life in the academic experiences of students.

Ottawa University celebrates and prizes the diversity of its students, faculty, staff, and Board of Trustees. In keeping with its Mission Statement, the University is called to actively foster an environment of awareness, appreciation, and intentional inclusivity. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage them to apply.

APPLICATION PROCESS

A completed Application for Employment is required at http://www.ottawa.edu/Careers as a part of the application process. Please include the following as a part of your application:

§ Curriculum Vitae

§ Cover Letter describing your interest in joining the Ottawa University PA Program and your leadership skills and training.

§ Samples of Student Evaluation (if applicable)

§ Teaching Statement/Philosophy

§ Three professional references

If needed, additional information can be emailed to ouhr@ottawa.edu