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Faculty (Rank TBD) / Academic Director - Physician Assistant - Fort Lauderdale - 999064
Job Number : 505522
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Work Type : Full Time with Full Benefits
Location : Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Department : Master of Medical Science - FTL
Categories : Faculty - Health Professions
Job Title : Faculty (Rank TBD) / Academic Director - Physician Assistant - Fort Lauderdale - 999064
Location : Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida
Work Type : Full Time with Full Benefits
Job Category : Exempt
Hiring Range : Commensurate with experience
Pay Basis : Annually
Essential Job Functions :
- Teaches graduate Physician Assistant course(s) in the classroom as assigned.
- Selects teaching, advising, and evaluation strategies appropriate to the students and setting.
- Creates a climate that is conducive to learning.
- Stimulates intellectual curiosity.
- Provides and maintains a reliable schedule of office hours for student advising, tutoring, remediation and consultation.
- Participates in department and college-wide committees and meetings.
- Engages in curriculum development related to current and new courses.
- Maintains a personal professional development plan, which may include scholarship, research, service and / or creative activities.
- Displays behavior consistent with professional ethics.
- Plans, directs, supervises, and coordinates work activities of subordinates and staff.
- Provides guidance and direction to program faculty and staff involved in the coordination, support, and instruction of the academic curriculum.
- Secures, orients, and evaluates new faculty members and adjunct faculty.
- Develops, implements and modifies as necessary academic calendars for first-year and advanced didactic students.
- Prepares appropriate reports and necessary self-studies related to program accreditation.
- In cooperation with the Curriculum Committee and core faculty, reviews and approves content and sequence of academic-year learning units.
- Participates in the recruitment, orientation, development and evaluation of new faculty members and adjunct faculty.
- Provides timely and appropriate feedback for academic instructors.
- Monitors test administration and results, and oversees all remediation activities.
- Assists in evaluating teaching and learning effectiveness of the academic-year curriculum.
- Reviews educational literature and learning media to keep abreast of new teaching / learning strategies.
- Counsels students with academic and / or personal problems.
- Provides comprehensive updates and progress reports of academic curriculum activities.
- Composes, edits and continually reviews information for the Academic Year Handbook.
- Plans and coordinates orientation program of incoming class.
- Completes special projects as assigned.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals.
- Ability to effectively present information to students, public groups, or professional organizations.
- Ability to apply concepts to practical situations.
- Ability to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of problems.
- Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables simultaneously.
Job Requirements :
Required Certifications / Licensures : National or State of Florida licensure.
Required Education : Master's Degree
Required Experience : 1. Physician Assistant or related health professional.
2. Masters degree in related area of specialization.
3. Seven (7) years of related experience and / or training, including clinical experience.
Preferred Qualifications : 1. Doctoral degree in related area of specialization and five (5) years of experience in healthcare.
2. Current NCCPA certification preferred.
3. Eligible for licensure in the State of Florida, if applicable.
Is this a safety sensitive position? No
Background Screening Required? No
Sensitivity Disclaimer : Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities, and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.
Advertised : May 15, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close : May 15, 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
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