What are the responsibilities and job description for the Faculty: School of Allied Health and Psychology - Director of Didactic Education & Asst/Assoc Professor of PA Studies position at Cedarville University?
Cedarville University and our School of Allied Health and Psychology invites applications for the position of Director of Didactic Education (DDE) for our recently launched Physician Assistant (PA) graduate program. This position is a full-time faculty position. Rank is commensurate with experience. Under the supervision of the PA Program Director, the DDE is responsible for the overall leadership and day-to-day management of the didactic phase of the PA Program. The DDE works with the Program Director to oversee and facilitate the didactic experience for faculty and students in accordance with the ARC-PA Standards, providing a curriculum of sufficient breadth and depth to prepare students for the clinical practice of medicine. The DDE will develop, maintain, oversee, and ensure adequacy and appropriateness of all didactic courses to ensure they are in accordance with ARC-PA standards as well as program outcomes and goals.
This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including the successful completion of a criminal history investigation. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. This position is pending budget approval.Position Requirements:
PA with an appropriate Master's degree or higher from an accredited PA Program
Current NCCPA certification
Possess a current (or eligible to hold and maintain), valid, unrestricted and unqualified license to practice medicine in the state of Ohio
A minimum of 3 years of full-time clinical experience
Experience relevant to educational settings (with particular emphasis on medical education)
Administrative ability to manage the didactic educational components of the PA Program
Familiarity with the accreditation process and requirements
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Strong critical thinking, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to collaborate as a team member
Excellent rapport and network-building skills with both internal and external stakeholders
Competence and ability to develop requisite knowledge of computers, technology and software (or similar products/programs) to perform assigned tasks
Demonstrable leadership abilities, including responsibility and self-motivation
The ability to collaborate with students, staff, and faculty within/out the department
A working knowledge of biblical texts and the ability to appropriately integrate texts into the practice of medicine
The qualified candidate will be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
Qualified candidates must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant and general Work Place Standards.
Position Preferences:
2 years of educational and administrative experience in an academic setting
Prior didactic, precepting, or academic appointment
Experience in the development and/or support of PA programs
Strong quantitative and analytic skills
Currently practicing clinically full or part-time
We Offer an Exceptional Employee Experience:
A commitment to Scripture that informs everything we do –transforming lives through excellent education and equipping students to stand for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. We are a mission-led, Christian institution with numerous opportunities for your growth and contributions.
An excellent and comprehensive employee benefits program for eligible employees and their families.
Meaningful Christian community and fellowship among students, faculty, and staff.
A beautiful, well-maintained campus with modern facilities in the serene, family-oriented town of Cedarville, Ohio.
Free access to our first-class Athletic and Recreation Facilities.
Free employee parking.
Free access to Centennial Library campus resources.
Campus Bookstore and Campus Dining Hall discounts.
Opportunities to foster growth through chapel and other university-sponsored events.
Opportunities to share the gospel worldwide through Global Outreach mission trips.
Contact Information:
All official inquiries should be directed to Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services. Position-specific inquiries should be directed to Jason Grahame, PA Program Director or Dr. Michael Weller, Dean, School of Allied Health and Psychology.