Adjunct Faculty: Physician Assistant

Concordia University is a Lutheran higher education community committed to helping students develop in mind, body and spirit for service to Christ in the Church, and in the world.

This is a temporary academic position in which the adjunct faculty member is responsible for instruction of students in the classroom setting within the PA Program in the School of Health Professions.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Assumes responsibility for classroom instruction of assigned courses.
• Facilitates a learning and caring environment, which encourages critical thinking, investigation, self-direction, and respect for the uniqueness of each individual.
• Evaluates student progress and maintains appropriate records.
• Remains current with trends, issues and practices in the discipline.
• Contributes to the evaluation of student academic achievement and other evaluative processes of the Program.
• Upholds and promotes the Concordia University Mission and Core Values Education

Knowledge, skills, abilities

• Excellent communication skills written and oral
• Ability to teach using a variety of methods to reach a broad spectrum of learners
• Ability to authentically integrate Christian faith with teaching and learning
• Ability to collaborate with faculty in various healthcare disciplines within the School of Health Professions, the campus at large, and within the community
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks and organize work in a busy university setting
• Ability to demonstrate ingenuity and prompt action in resolving problems
• Ability to be well organized, detail oriented, accurate, and able to prioritize work
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of the University
• Ability to maintain strict confidentially
• Ability to read, comprehend and follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to prepare and maintain an ongoing calendar in Outlook with recurring deadlines.
• Ability to maintain a positive, can-do, service-oriented attitude with Department Chair, all faculty and students
• Ability to maintain proficiency in technology for student teaching and interactions including Microsoft Office, databases, web interaction, and the CU designated learning management system
• Effective oral and written communication in English and interpersonal skills. Ability to use appropriate technology in the classroom.

Flexibility to meet the needs of the specific division and students.

• Teaching experience in PA / medical education. Active and current membership in professional and / or community organizations preferred.
• Supportive of the mission and values of Concordia University Wisconsin / Ann Arbor and the Lutheran Church Missouri Synod (LCMS)

Education and Experience

• Required : Graduate Degree (Masters)
• Specialty / Major : Physician Assistant or relevant degree to subject matter
• Preferred : Post Graduate Degree (Ph.D)
• Licensure / Certification Required : If PA, holds current NCCPA Certification (PA-C) or PA-C emeritus status, PA license or license eligible.

If physician, holds current licensure as allopathic or osteopathic physician and board certified ABMS or AO.

• Licensure / Certification Preferred : Active certification, licensure as relevant to discipline.
• Minimum Years and Type of Experience : "Open." Experience as relevant to course content's learning outcomes and instructional objectives.

Application Instructions

To receive full consideration, all applicants are asked to complete and submit an online employment application through the Concordia University Employment page.

To begin, please click the Apply Now section on the job page and then click the Apply For This Position button to begin the application process.

Please submit an application, curriculum vitae or resume, letter of intent, and three professional references.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of CU to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.

The University will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, gender, veteran or military status, predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

However, CU is an institution of the LCMS and, to the extent allowed by law, CU reserves the right to give preference in employment based on religion.

In addition, preference in holding certain employment positions is given to ordained or rostered ministers of the LCMS. Based on a religious tenet, CU recognizes only male, LCMS ordained Ministers of the Gospel, but recognizes both male and female LCMS Rostered Ministers of the Gospel.

The Human Resources Department has been appointed to manage the equal employment opportunity program, including all equal employment opportunity activities, as required by federal, state and local agencies.

If any employee or applicant for employment believes this policy has been violated, he / she must contact the Director of Human Resources.

Concordia University is a HLC accredited, co-educational, liberal arts school offering more than 70 undergraduate majors, over 40 master's degree programs, and 4 doctoral programs.

There are also a variety of accelerated evening and e-learning programs.

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