Assistant/Associate/Full Professor - Physician Assistant Program

Salary: $94,000.00 - $130,000.00 Annually
Location : Off-Campus, HI
Job Type: Faculty - Regular Full Time
Job Number: 02225
Department: OHS, Physician Assistant Program
Opening Date: 01/05/2024
Closing Date: 2/5/2024 11:59 PM Hawaii
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Description
Job Summary:
Hawaii Pacific University (HPU) is a private, non-profit institution and Hawaii's largest private university with its core campus in the heart of Honolulu's business district. Hawai`i Pacific University, Graduate College of Health Sciences is seeking candidates for full-time principal faculty positions across curriculum content areas at the rank of assistant, associate, or full professor for its developing hybrid Master of Medical Science-Physician Assistant program. The 24-month hybrid PA program is a blend of online (synchronous and asynchronous activities) and on-campus activities which allows the faculty member to live remote to the HPU campus. However, PA faculty members must be able to travel and stay in Honolulu for designated time periods each semester.
Successful candidates should possess excellent communication skills and strong computer skills to meet the needs of our online didactic instructional format. We desire a team-oriented colleague who is willing and able to collaborate and share instructional methods and student-learning activities. We are eager to identify candidates who show a genuine appreciation of evidence-based teaching, integration of technology within the classroom, and building an inclusive student-centered community within the online classroom. In addition to instructional, service, and scholarly activity, PA program faculty will participate in commencement, convocations and other university-wide events, and department and collegiate meetings in the week before the start of academic terms. Faculty presence and engagement is expected each semester.
This is a full-time, 12-month (36-credit) exempt faculty position with instructional semesters in spring, summer, and fall. Salary and rank commensurate with qualifications. Regular travel to the state of Hawaii is required.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:

• Earned Masters degree in PA studies or a doctoral degree in a health profession field of study
• At least three years of experience as a clinically practicing PA or health care profession aligned with professional doctoral degree
• At least one year of faculty experience in a PA or medical program
• Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Ability to do healthcare related original research, scholarship, or creative work

Desired Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree
• Experience as principal faculty in a PA or medical school program
• Demonstrated evidence of online teaching effectiveness
• Strong commitment to inclusivity and diversity and ability to interact effectively with diverse cultural and ethnic groups.
• Familiarity with the Hawaiian island communities and the unique healthcare and healthcare workforce needs of Hawai'i
• Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels
• Evidence of alignment with HPU PA Program mission, vision, and values
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in Hawaii or the state of residence
• Current NCCPA certification

Other Qualifications:

• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position
• Able to teach classes online and/or in-person during days, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to work during regular business hours in the Hawaii Standard time zone
• Report to work obligations to support the department and may require work during HPU's winter break, spring break, and holidays, if necessary
• Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy
• Upon hire, candidate must have reliable transportation to facilitate travel to HPU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes access to an airport with regular flights to Honolulu, a valid driver's license, and a personal or rental vehicle that is legally registered and insured
• Successful candidate will be able to work in an environment that utilizes excellent time and stress management skills

Key Responsibilities/Essential Job Functions:
The principal faculty member holds a faculty appointment and has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program. This individual demonstrates competence in teaching, curriculum development, and implementing strategies for student success.
1. Teaching (75%)
Teaching is the primary responsibility of Regular Faculty and specific functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Develop a syllabus of course activities that meet the requirements of the course description or program chair, establishes appropriate student learning outcomes, and provides for appropriate class activities throughout the semester.
• Plan and deliver individual classes via distance education (synchronous and asynchronous activities) and face to face immersion instruction that conform to the syllabus and other requirements of the University.
• Demonstrate a command of the discipline and skill in presenting it effectively in the context of an integrated education.
• Maintain accurate and complete records on student participation and performance, use appropriate measures and evaluate student performance on the basis of established student learning outcomes, provide timely feedback to students and assign grades that are an accurate and fair evaluation of student work.
• Submit grades and any other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Promote student success by following attendance related requirements
• Administer student evaluations of faculty at the end of each course, review evaluation summaries, and meet with the department chair and dean to review.
• Post and maintain regular office hours at times reasonably convenient to students.
• Serve as an advisor/coach to students to assist them in understanding the curriculum and mentor them as they prepare for clinical education and their careers.
• In addition to formal course loads, bear fair share of the faculty responsibility for supervising student activities, clinical education, and independent study.
• Meet deadlines and follow directions of the program/department chair or dean of the college.
• Evaluate the teaching of colleagues through the process of peer review as requested.
• Participate in regular faculty meetings, committee meetings, faculty retreats, and college level and university faculty assesembly meetings.
• Participate in ongoing program assessment activities.
• Prepare Professional Development Plans or Progress Briefs and reappointment/promotion applications according to established guidelines.

2. Scholarship and Professional Development (10%)
Faculty members are expected to serve as professional role models to students and colleagues in scholarly activity and in critical investigation and experimentation for the purpose of increasing human knowledge.

• Regularly engage in scholarship activities that promote the University's distinctive mission and positions the PA program as a leader in PA education. Examples of scholarly activities and professional development include but are not limited to the following:
  1. Publication of research findings in peer?reviewed journal articles, academic papers, book chapters, books, or other writing normal to the discipline
  2. Obtaining internal or external research grants, fellowships, and other funding awards
  3. Invited presentations or expert panel participation
  4. Invited evaluations and reviews of the work of other professionals
  5. Participation on review panels for outside funding agencies
  6. Service as either editor or peer-reviewer for professional publications
  7. Leadership of, committee work for, and participation in scholarly and professional organizations
  8. Advanced study, certifications, and professional leadership seminars
  9. Research projects in medicine or closely related field involving PA students when applicable.
• Keep abreast of the new knowledge in the field to ensure courses content, instructional materials and techniques, and teaching methods are current and appropriate, and to participate where appropriate, in school or university-sponsored curriculum development programs and projects?
• Maintain NCCPA Certification and requirements for Continued Medical Education

3. University Service(10%)
Engage in service to department, school or college, and the university in ways that extend and enrich the university's academic programs and its governance.

• Attend orientation programs and Faculty Assembly meetings and participate in academic duties.
• Participate in academic governance of department. Participate in committees; course, program and curriculum area coordination; curricular development and textbook selection; instructional workshops and activities within own curricular areas, policy and program review; or other learning assessments.
• Serve as representatives on school or college level and university level committees of the Faculty Assembly, as well as on other task forces and committees that assist the chair of the Faculty Assembly and/or the deans in the formation of academic policies and related matters.
• Assist withco-curricular activities to include organization of, participation in, or presentation of faculty forums or workshops; advising and sponsorship of clubs and societies; participation in, organization of, providing guidance and assistance to extra-curricular or co-curricular university events such as banquets, the literary magazine, the athletic program, intercultural events, theatrical productions, guest speaker forums, or graduation ceremonies.
• May include specific accomplishments as a voluntary or elected member of a Faculty Assembly or school or college level committee; curriculum area liaison; coordination of a course, program or discipline; mentoring other faculty; program review activities; coordinating training or other events; and recruitment activities.
• Colleges will further determine and articulate specific expectations for university service.

4. Performs other related duties as appropriate(5%)

• May engage in clinical practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Engage in community service by providing volunteer assistance to an agency or organization, particularly as that assistance derives from professional knowledge and expertise or provide pro bono (unpaid professional) services to local, state, regional, national or international organization.
• Actively participate as an effective member of a team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

This description is not designed to list all activities, duties or responsibilities which may be required for this job.
Hawai'i Pacific University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, equitable environment in which faculty and staff can excel irrespective of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, or any other protected class covered by state and federal law. Hawai'i Pacific University encourages applications from veterans and individuals with disabilities. A pre-employment background investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
We seek talented and energetic people who thrive on challenge and innovation in supporting the mission and values of our university. HPU offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.
01
Have you earned Masters degree in PA studies or a doctoral degree in a health profession field of study?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have at least three years of full-time (or equivalent part-time) experience as a clinically practicing PA or health care profession aligned with professional doctoral degree?

• Yes
• No

03
Do you have at least one year of full-time (or equivalent part-time) faculty experience in a PA or medical program?

• Yes
• No

04
Have you demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness?

• Yes
• No

05
Do you have the ability to do healthcare related original research, scholarship, or creative work?

• Yes
• No

Required Question