Job Information
Missouri State University Posting Details in Springfield, Missouri
Posting Details
Position Information
Position Title Assistant Professor (Physician Assistant Studies) 12 month appt
Work Location Springfield Campus
Department Physician Assistant Studies
HR Home Department 020515 PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES
Pay Grade Unclassified
Position only available to current, regular, full-time Missouri State University employees? No, Position is available to all applicants.
Faculty Appointment Type Tenure Track
Term (if applicable) 12 month
Begin Date of Appointment 01/01/2025
Exempt/Non-Exempt Exempt
General Function
The Assistant Professor is a member of the ranked faculty with an intermediate academic rank who has demonstrated achievement in the areas of teaching, research, and professional service appropriate to the discipline. The Assistant Professor’s teaching responsibilities are assigned by the academic department head and may include serving as an academic advisor. The Assistant Professor engages in scholarly activities beyond those associated with teaching and is expected to demonstrate professional productivity in research, based upon the availability of resources and consistent with the mission of the University.
Description of Primary Duties
As a tenure-track principal faculty member in PAS , the primary duties will include teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching duties include course coordination, course co-coordination, team teaching alongside other faculty, classroom lecturing, skill instruction & assessment, and small group teaching activities. Scholarship duties are tied directly to department criteria for earned tenure and promotion. Examples of scholarship include professional peer review presentations, manuscript (clinical or non-clinical) peer-review publications, and research or grant activities either alone or in collaboration with other faculty. Service duties typically included committee membership not only within MSU but also with professional organizations such as ARC -PA, NCCPA , PAEA , PA state chapter, and AAPA . One day a week clinical practice activity is encouraged, and viewed favorably, release time is provided.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
The minimum acceptable qualifications for the position of Assistant Professor are prescribed in the Faculty Handbook. The ability to develop knowledge of, respect for, and skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds is required.
Additional Qualifications
The successful candidate must
1) be a physician assistant / associate with at least 3 years of recent full-time clinical experience,
2) have earned a minimum of a master’s degree in PA studies,
3) be NCCPA certified, and
4) possess or be eligible for MO PA licensure.
Link to Job Description http://www.missouristate.edu/human/jobdescriptions/21377.htm
Open Date 06/11/2024
Close Date (If Close Date is blank then the posting is considered open until filled)
Special Instructions to Applicants
First date of consideration is August 05, 2024. Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
EO/AA and Diversity Statement
Non-Discrimination Statement
Missouri State University is a community of people with respect for diversity. The University emphasizes the dignity and equality common to all persons and adheres to a strict non-discrimination policy regarding the treatment of individual faculty, staff, and students. In accord with federal law and applicable Missouri statutes, the University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin (including ancestry, or any other subcategory of national origin recognized by applicable law), religion, sex (including marital status, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or any other subcategory of sex recognized by applicable law), age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law in employment or in any program or activity offered or sponsored by the University. Sex discrimination encompasses sexual harassment, which includes sexual violence, and is strictly prohibited by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972.
This policy shall not be interpreted in a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces of the United States of America.
The University maintains a grievance procedure incorporating due process available to any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against. Missouri State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Minority/Female/Veterans/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity employer. Inquiries concerning the complaint/grievance procedure related to sex discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault, should be addressed to the Title IX Coordinator (https://www.missouristate.edu/TitleIX/default.htm) , Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, TitleIX@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. All other inquiries concerning the grievance procedure, Affirmative Action Plan, or compliance with federal and state laws and guidelines should be addressed to the Equal Opportunity Officer, Office for Institutional Equity and Compliance, (https://www.missouristate.edu/Equity/default.htm) Carrington Hall 205, 901 S. National Ave., Springfield, Missouri 65897, Equity@MissouriState.edu, 417-836-4252 (tel:+1-417-836-4252) , or to the Office for Civil Rights. (Res. Board Policies No. 70-11; Bd. Min. 10-28-11.)
Background Check Statement
Employment will require a criminal background check at University expense.
Posting Detail
Posting Number 20240056FTF
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.missouristate.edu/postings/75270
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- How did you hear about this vacancy?
Indeed
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Employee Referral
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Personal Contacts / Networking
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Other
- Please specify the recruitment source where you located this posting. If you selected Employee Referral above, please list the name of the current MSU employee who referred you.
(Open Ended Question)
- Are you currently an NCCPA certified physician assistant (associate)?
Yes
No
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Unofficial Transcripts - 1
Statement of Teaching Philosophy
Curriculum Vitae
Statement of Research Interest
Letter of Recommendation-1 (Non-confidential)
Letter of Recommendation-2 (Non-confidential)
Letter of Recommendation-3 (Non-confidential)
Certificate/License-1
Optional Documents