Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jamie Childers, Jamie.Childers@okstate.edu

Work Schedule

Typically, Monday - Friday 8 hour shifts

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$ Salary

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

About this Position

Principal Faculty support the Program Director in ensuring all aspects of the Program meet the Standards of Accreditation set forth by the ARC-PA. Principal faculty also ensure curriculum is consistent with current practice standards as it relates to the PA role in providing patient care and Oklahoma State University policies. This position is a Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, non-tenure track. This position is considered Principal Faculty for the Physician Assistant Program. The Director of Admissions is responsible for the development of admissions policies and procedures. They are responsible for ensuring the admissions process follows guidelines set forth by the ARC-PA as well as OSU.   

Responsibilities

• Administrative responsibilities, Required
  • Assists in aligning programmatic operations with accreditation standards
  • Participates in program evaluation and assessment activities
  • Assists in reviewing and revising the program’s mission, goals, and competencies
• Academic Responsibilities, Required
  • Evaluates student progress and performance at regular intervals
  • Assures the availability of remedial instruction
  • Provides academic counseling and advising to students
  • Provides classroom and laboratory instruction
  • Assist the Program Director in aligning the admissions process with institutional best practices and accreditation standards
  • Directs student recruitment 
  • Lead the applicant review and selection process 
  • Orients matriculating students to OSU and the Program 
  • Chairs the Admissions Committee 
  • Participate in program review and assessment activities 
  • Implements the program defined assessment plan for the admissions data 
• Service, Required
  • Participates in student recruitment and the admission review and selection process
  • Advocates for the Program within the University, community clinical partners, as well as state and national organizations
  • Serves on committees, both internal and external to the institution, as approved by the program director
• Clinical Practice, recommended but not required
  • Provide medical care within an OSU sponsored clinic
  • Dedicated to serving as a PA student preceptor

Required Qualifications

• Master's
  • Master’s degree from an accredited Physician Assistant program
    • (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• Clinical experience of two or more years working full-time as a physician assistant

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

• NCCPA certification
• ACLS, BLS, PALS certification, recommended but not required
• Current State License preferably with current DEA, OBNDD license

Preferred Qualifications

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Teaching experience, with an emphasis in PA education
• Knowledge and understanding of PA program organization and administration
• Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills
• Leadership skills demonstrated by participation in local, regional or national PA programs