Job Description:

• Support the mission of Ashland University and Dwight Schar College of Nursing and Health Sciences.
• Support Ashland University's philosophy of Accent on the Individual.
• Development and review of the mission statement of the PA Program.
• Provide academic instruction.
• Participates in review and revision of the program competencies.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and ensures course syllabi maintain compliance with ARC-PA Standards of assigned courses.
• Review and revision, as necessary, of the program goals and competencies.
• Participates in developing, reviewing, and revising as necessary the mission statement for the program.
• Participates in evaluating student performances.
• Participate in the program's ongoing self-assessment, analysis, and accreditation processes with primary responsibility for didactic education components.
• Is familiar with ARC-PA accreditation standards and assists in providing documented compliance.
• Participate in the development and maintenance of the didactic year sections of the student handbook.
• Participate in the design and implementation of summative examinations.
• Serve as an academic advisor to students.
• Provide remedial instruction of didactic year students.
• Participate in the admissions process including student recruitment and selection.
• Participate as a member of PA program committees as assigned by the PA Program Director.
• Participate in state and national PA organizations as necessary to promote the program and the profession.
• Participates in professional development activities outside of Ashland University's PA program in areas of clinical practice, scholarly activities or advancement of educational degree as agreed upon by the Program Director.
• Agrees to not participate as a health care provider for students in the program, except in an emergency situation.
• Perform other duties as determined by negotiation at the annual performance review by the Program Director.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher is required.
• Certification and Licensure requirements specific to discipline.
• Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience consistent with academic preparation.

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About Ashland University

Ashland University, ranked in the top tier of colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report’s National Universities category for 2017, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University places great emphasis on the importance of each individual. The phrase “Accent on the Individual” has been our motto for many years and, hopefully, characterizes well the nature and content of the campus environment. It means that our concern for the student extends beyond ensuring a quality education in the classroom and laboratory to include a commitment to provide a stimulating and supportive environment in every respect.Translating the ideas of our Mission Statement into the realities of everyday life is the responsibility of each Ashland University employee. These ideas must be evidenced daily in the classroom, residence halls, each teaching site, on the playing fields and in our interaction with others. It should be the goal of each Ashland University employee to ensure that our Mission Statement is not merely words on paper but a true reflection of who and what we actually are and intend to be in the future.

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