The Physician Assistant Program at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full time Assistant Professor position with a 12 month rolling contract.

Situated in the Henrietta Schmoll School of Health ( HSSH ), the Physician Assistant program fosters opportunities for inter-professional experiences among students and faculty from a variety of healthcare disciplines. Our faculty work collaboratively to support students who are passionate about social justice and plan to use their education and training to lead and influence positive change in their communities. This position is the Academic Coordinator for the Physician Assistant Program and will be overseeing the administration and assessment of program curriculum throughout the Physician Assistant Program.

Responsibilities:

• Teach the equivalent of eight Physician Assistant courses during the academic year.
  
• Provide clear, timely, and specific evaluative feedback to students about course assignments and/or clinical performance.
  
• Conduct small group, active learning sessions with students.
  
• Support of faculty, course coordination, oversight of curricular mapping.
  
• Maintenance of accreditation standards as well as ongoing program assessment and improvement around the program curriculum.
  
• Participation in the student admission and selection processes.
  
• Communicate respectfully and build relationships of trust with people of all cultures and abilities, affirming the worth and preserving the dignity of individuals, families, and communities.
  
• Communicate frequently with the department leaders and/or coordinators for updates or changing course information.
  
• Consistent with the university's Catholic identity, its commitment to women, diversity, inclusion, social justice, and dedication to a liberal arts based curriculum, faculty are expected to manifest these themes in their teaching, research, service and accomplishments.

St. Catherine University in St. Paul/Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a comprehensive Catholic university and home to one of the nation's largest colleges for women, with associate and graduate programs for all genders. Founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in 1905, the University integrates liberal arts and professional education within the Catholic traditions of intellectual inquiry and social teaching. Committed to excellence and opportunity, St. Catherine enrolls students in certificate, associate, baccalaureate, master's and doctoral programs in traditional day and evening/weekend/online formats.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's Degree in Physician Assistant, Medicine, or Allied Health field.
  
• If a Physician Assistant, must have National Commission On Certification Of Physician Assistants ( NCCPA ) certification.
  
• If a Physician Assistant, MD, or DO, must have Minnesota Board of Medical Practice (MN BOMP ) licensure.
  
• If allied health, must have terminal license in appropriate field of study.
  
• Five years of clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of experience teaching in an accredited physician assistant program.

We seek creative, adaptable staff who enjoy working in a university climate that promotes cultural diversity, multicultural understanding, and cultural fluency. Consistent with the university's commitment to women, diversity and social justice, preference will be given to candidates who manifest these themes in their experience and service.

EEO Statement

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups that have traditionally had less representation in higher education are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.

Application instructions for FACULTY

Visit St. Kate Careers to apply. Three references and successful completion of a background check will be required for employment. For information, contact Heather Bidinger at hkbidinger@stkate.edu . Application deadline is July 20, 2021.


St. Catherine University
2004 Randolph Avenue, St. Paul, MN 55105
Equal Opportunity Employer / Drug Free Workplace / Tobacco Free Workplace



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