Overview
Required Relevant Education & Experience:
Experience in PA education and/or a minimum of 2 years experience as a practicing clinician (PA-C, NP, MD, DO, DVM).
About the Institution:
Indiana State University is a world-class center of higher education, located in Terre Haute, Indiana, and serving a multi-state region that stretches from Indianapolis to St. Louis, Chicago, Louisville, Cincinnati, and beyond. It has been recognized by the Princeton Review as among the best universities in the Midwest.
Indiana State is a beautiful, pedestrian-friendly campus located within walking distance of local shops, restaurants, and activities in Terre Haute’s historic downtown district. Situated near the Indiana-Illinois border, the campus is about an hour’s drive from Indianapolis and within a few hours of other major metropolitan areas.
Indiana State, one of the most diverse campuses in Indiana, is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff representing most U.S. states and many countries around the world. There are more than 260 student-run organizations offering activities and entertainment throughout the year, along with 15 NCAA Division I athletic teams, a first-rate student recreation center with numerous classes and recreational sports programs, and a Performing Arts Series and University Speakers Series that bring national touring productions and speakers to campus. Indiana State is a place of belonging where students, faculty, and staff learn and thrive together.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin, status as an individual with a disability, status as a protected veteran, genetic information, political views or activity, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including recruiting, hiring, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and applicable apprenticeships.
If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability, you may contact us at [email protected]
Position Details:
This is an Instructor (Fiscal) position.
Responsibilities include teaching Physician Assistant classes, and participating in both didactic and clinical education. Didactic courses to be taught may include but not be limited to any of several clinical medicine topics such as Pulmonology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, Nephrology, Behavioral Health, Hematology/Oncology, Geriatrics, Dermatology, Orthopedics, Urology, Family Medicine, Surgery, Skills Courses as well as Introduction to Physician Assistant and Research. This position also requires the selected applicant to take part in Objective Structured Clinical Examination(s) (OSCEs) as:
o Teach PA classes, participating in didactic and clinical education. This may require exam remediation/review with students that is typically done on campus.
o Participate in Mid-Rotation evaluations for students in the clinical year. This requires phone calls to the students and may require after-hours scheduling due to the student’s clinical work schedule.
o Engage in student advising every semester, often done on campus and in addition to office hours.
o Engage in student professionalism evaluations at least 2 semesters a year. This is often done on campus in addition to office hours.
o Participate/conduct collaborative research with student/student groups.
o Participate in program-sponsored community outreach activities that are scheduled outside of regular class schedules and sometimes after 5 PM.
o Participate in all college, department, program, didactic, clinical, advisory council, and admissions meetings as scheduled by members of the college or Physician Assistant Committee (PAC). These meetings are in addition to scheduled teaching and are mandatory unless otherwise stated.
o Participate and possibly be the lead faculty/team member for activities that may include and are not limited to Website Maintenance, Program Social Media management, White Coat Ceremony, grant-related activities, Inter-professional events, etc.
o Participate and possibly lead the Admissions Team.
o Applicants will need to become familiar with programs such as CANVAS, EXXAT, Web-Admit (CASPA site), and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) website.
o Become familiar with the ARC-PA accreditation process, including but not limited to the required Self Study Report/s.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited professional program with a degree in the field of Physician Assistant, Nurse Practitioner, Medical Doctor, Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, or Dr. of Veterinary Medicine. Applicants must maintain a license in good standing for their medical specialty.
The information on this description is designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within the classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
SALARY: Competitive, commensurate with experience.
THE UNIVERSITY: Founded in 1865, Indiana State University is comprised of the Colleges of Arts & Science, Business, Education, Health and Human Services, Technology, and a School of Graduate Studies. Indiana State University is a comprehensive, research-intensive institution with degree programs ranging from Associate to Doctoral levels.
LOCATION: Terre Haute, a metropolitan community of approximately 60,000 people serving as a major retailing area for west central Indiana and east central Illinois, has two private colleges in addition to the University, is 70 miles from Indianapolis and 180 miles from Chicago, Cincinnati, Louisville and St. Louis.
APPLICATION: Screening will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Candidates should apply online at https://jobs.indstate.edu/postings/46857. Follow the link “Apply for this Job”. It will direct you to attach your cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts and a list of at least three professional references to applicant tracking system. Individuals from minority populations are encouraged to apply.
Indiana State University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring people with many varied backgrounds, identities, and characteristics to join our institution; additionally, we are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. View our stance on equal opportunity employment at https://www.indstate.edu/policy-library/equal-opportunity-and-affirmative-action-policy.
Inquiries to Douglas Stevens, Chair of the Search Committee
[email protected]
Diversity Upgrade: Yes
Job Summary:
- Teach PA classes, participating in didactic and clinical education. This may require exam remediation/review with students that is typically done on campus.
- Participate in Mid-Rotation evaluations for students in the clinical year. This requires phone calls to the students and may require after-hours scheduling due to the student’s clinical work schedule.
- Engage in student advising every semester, often done on campus and in addition to office hours.
- Engage in student professionalism evaluations at least 2 semesters a year. This is often done on campus in addition to office hours.
- Participate/conduct collaborative research with student/student groups.
- Participate in program-sponsored community outreach activities that are scheduled outside of regular class schedules and sometimes after 5 PM.
- Participate in all college, department, program, didactic, clinical, advisory council, and admissions meetings as scheduled by members of the college or Physician Assistant Committee (PAC). These meetings are in addition to scheduled teaching and are mandatory unless otherwise stated.
- Participate and possibly be the lead faculty/team member for activities that may include and are not limited to Website Maintenance, Program Social Media management, White Coat Ceremony, grant-related activities, Inter-professional events, etc.
- Participate and possibly lead the Admissions Team.
- Applicants will need to become familiar with programs such as CANVAS, EXXAT, Web-Admit (CASPA site), and the Physician Assistant Education Association (PAEA) website.
- Become familiar with the ARC-PA accreditation process, including but not limited to the required Self Study Report/s.