Physician Associate Principal Faculty Member

Position Summary 

This is a full-time, in-person, non-tenure track faculty position in the emerging Physician Associate (PA) Program, which is housed in the College of Health Sciences (CHS) at Alvernia University. Faculty will report directly to the PA Program Director. This principal faculty position is instrumental in the day-to-day operations of the Physician Associate Program and the education of its students. The program location will be at the John R. Post Center, Reading CollegeTowne site. Additional compensation may be available for administrative responsibilities assigned by the Program Director and performed beyond standard faculty duties, in accordance with institutional guidelines and subject to appropriate approval.

Principal Faculty Duties and Responsibilities 

• Develop, evaluate, revise, and coordinate didactic and clinical year curriculum
• Work in collaboration with the Program Director and instructional faculty produce and deliver curriculum content
• Instruct didactic and clinical year students
• Develop and evaluate didactic and clinical year student assessments
• Mentor and advise physician assistant students
• Participate in the development and any necessary revision of the PA Program Mission Statement, Goals, and competencies
• Participate in the evaluation of the overall effectiveness of the Program in meeting its mission and goals
• Select applicants for admissions to the PA Program
• Provide academic counseling
• Participate in student remediation
• Participate in programmatic self-assessment and planning
• Evaluate student performance
• Provide instruction of content related to clinical expertise and as assigned by course directors

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail
• Adept interpersonal and communication skills
• Skillful problem-solving capabilities
• An ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Personal accountability for all duties outlined in the job description and as assigned by the Program Director

Supervision

 Received: PA Program Director

 Given: N/A

Minimum Qualifications

• NCCPA certification
• At least three years of clinical experience as a physician assistant
• Master’s Degree or higher 

Employee Benefits:

Join a team that values your well-being! We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family:

• Robust Health Coverage: Choose from three offered medical plans, plus dental and vision.
• Financial Security: Enjoy University-paid life/AD&D insurance and long-term disability, with options for short-term disability and supplemental coverage for you and your family (including accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans). Flexible spending accounts are also available.
• Exceptional Retirement: Start saving immediately with our 403(b) Retirement Plan. You will get 100% immediate vesting, a University gift contribution, and a generous match up to 5% of your deferrals.
• Time Off: Take advantage of 18 paid holidays each year.
• Invest in Your Future: Enjoy tuition remission benefits for yourself and your dependents.
• On-Campus Wellness: Benefit-eligible employees on our main campus receive free access to our Medical & Counseling Center.
• Employee Meal Plan: This plan provides convenient, flexible dining options on campus at a reduced cost.