Job Summary:

• In conjunction with the Program Director and Director of Didactic Education to implement, coordinate, and design a rigorous didactic curriculum that supports student professional development.
• Serve as a course instructor in areas of expertise and contribute to the development of instructional materials in evidence-based practice and research.
• Develop, maintain, and oversee clinical assessment and integration courses within the didactic phase in alignment with ARC-PA Standards.
• Participate in accreditation activities, documentation, and the implementation of quality assurance measures related to didactic education.
• Assist in developing course syllabi, learning outcomes, and student assessments.
• Plan and manage clinical assessments of didactic-phase students, including practical exams and Objective Structured Clinical Examinations (OSCEs).
• Evaluate student performance and monitor academic progress.
• Engage in scholarly activity, including research and active involvement in state and/or national professional organizations.
• Assist in reviewing and annually updating the Student Handbook.
• Participate in student recruitment, applicant screening, interviews, admissions decisions, and service on the Curriculum Committee.
• Provide academic counseling, advising, and mentoring to students. Ensure the availability of remedial instruction as needed.
• Serve on the Academic Progression Committee to support continuous program assessment.
• Participate in college and university committees and attend related events.
• Maintain clinical competency and stay current with best practices in the profession.
• Collaborate with the Director of Didactic Education to ensure a seamless transition from the didactic to clinical phase of the program.
• Uphold the mission and values of Xavier University of Louisiana. Support the College's core values: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, and creativity.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Minimum Qualifications:

• For candidates with a PA, MD, DO, or Ph.D. credential, a minimum of three years of clinical experience is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal communication, critical thinking, and decision-making abilities.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to current trends in physician assistant education.
• Exceptional organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while contributing effectively to a collaborative team environment.
• High level of professionalism, leadership, and diplomacy, with the ability to manage complex projects independently and seek guidance when appropriate.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, internet-based applications, and other relevant software tools.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff.
• Proven ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously under fluctuating workloads and tight deadlines, with a strong commitment to accuracy and efficiency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior faculty experience in a Physician Assistant (PA) program is preferred but not required.
• Experience with the ARC-PA accreditation process is a strong plus.
• Familiarity with university- or department-specific applications and systems is preferred.
• Graduate of an ARC-PA-accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Possession of a Master's Degree in Physician Assistant Studies.
• Current NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in the State of Louisiana (for PA candidates).
• Currently licensed allopathic or osteopathic physician (for DO candidates).
• Board certification by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board in Louisiana (for MD/DO candidates).

Education: PhD

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About Xavier University of Louisiana

Xavier University of Louisiana, founded by St. Katharine Drexel and the Sisters of the Blessed Sacrament in 1925, is Catholic and historically Black. The ultimate purpose of the University is to contribute to the promotion of a more just and humane society by preparing its students to assume roles of leadership and service in a global society. The only historically Black, Catholic university in the United States, XULA is a private, liberal-arts based, co-educational institution offering 40 undergraduate majors, 5 master’s degree programs and a doctor of pharmacy program. More than one-half of its 3,100 students are from Louisiana, but it draws students from nearly all fifty states and 35 countries. Xavier is recognized as a national leader in the sciences and the liberal arts: • #1 in the nation in the number of African American graduates who go on to complete medical school (AAMC data 2019). • Among the nation’s top four colleges of pharmacy in graduating African Americans with Doctor of Pharmacy (Pharm D) degrees. (2018) • #1 in the nation in awarding bachelor's degrees to African American students in the biological and biomedical sciences, the physical sciences, and physics. ...(2018) • #3 in the nation in the number of African American graduates who go on to earn a Ph.D. in science and engineering disciplines. (2018) • The Department of Physics is #1 in the nation for awarding African Americans baccalaureate degrees in physics and the physical sciences, according to the American Institute of Physics. (2018) Xavier is consistently ranked by the American Chemical Society as one of the top 25 universities in the nation. • The 2020 edition of the Fiske Guide to Colleges named Xavier among its 300 “best and most interesting” four-year colleges and universities. • Xavier was also singled out as one of the nation’s 385 best institutions for undergraduate education by The Princeton Review in the 2020 edition of its annual “The Best 385 Colleges”. • College Consensus, a unique college ratings website that aggregates publisher rankings and student reviews, ranks Xavier as the nation’s #3 Historically Black Colleges and Universities) (2019). It also ranks Xavier as #3 among all Louisiana colleges. • College Factual ranks both Xavier’s biology and chemistry programs as program as No. 1 in Louisiana. (2019) • Your 2018 Guide to College Transfer lists Xavier as one of only 90 colleges and universities nationwide profiled as “transfer friendly” in this guide to the college transfer process by the Kaplan Educational Foundation. • The Student Loan Report ranks #Xavier 12 out of 800 Private schools who left graduates with the least amount of private student loan debt, a form of financial aid known for higher interest rates and less forgiving repayment programs. (2018) • Zippia.com named Xavier's Psychology Program as #1 in Louisiana. (2018) • Learn.org ranks Xavier Among the Top 50 STEM schools in the U.S. (2019) • The Edvocate ranks Xavier as the nation’s No. 3 Catholic University. (2019) • Zippia.com rates Xavier #1 in Louisiana in its 2019 report, “Best College in Each State for Getting a Job”.

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