PA Program Professor

Mission and Commitment
Taylor's mission is to develop servant-leaders marked with a passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth to a world in need.
As a community, Taylor faculty, staff, and students commit to living out Christ’s love and truth in the here and now. We worship together, serve one another, and grow in faith as we learn in the classroom, on the field, at chapel, and anywhere else we’re doing Life Together.

Position Summary
Taylor University invites applications and nominations of distinctive candidates for a full-time, 12-month, Assistant/Associate professor in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. Rank and salary are dependent on qualifications and experience. Responsibilities may include assisting with didactic and clinical curriculum planning, classroom and lab instruction, course development and management, student advising and mentoring, program and college committee service, community service, and scholarship.This position is primarily responsible to:

• Testify to personal experience of salvation in Jesus Christ, affirm belief in the University’s Statement of Faith, abide by and practice our Life Together Covenant, and both personally agree with and support the Foundational Documents of Taylor University.

• Support the University and PA program mission, vision, and goals.
• Participate in curriculum and program development.
• Participate in clinical site development and monitoring.
• Participate in all activities related to ARC-PA program accreditation.
• Develop, coordinate, and deliver courses within the PA curriculum, both didactic and clinical, as assigned by the PA Program Director.
• Develop and maintain course syllabi and instructional objectives consistent with college and ARC-PA standards.
• Provide student advising to assigned students throughout the PA program.
• Participate in the PA admissions process in accordance with program admission standards.
• Attend faculty, department, and committee meetings as scheduled and assigned.
• Participate in service to the University and the community at large.
• Engage in scholarly activities and professional development.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• NCCPA-certified PA, required.
• 3+ years of clinical experience, required.
• Master’s level credential for PA-C, or desire to earn credential, required.
• Prior teaching experience, preferred.

About the Department
Taylor University is committed to educating our future healthcare providers while encouraging them to live life to the full in Christ. We provide scientific rigor in our programs while teaching within a theological framework that places Christ central to human flourishing and values all God’s creation. Our faculty share the passion to minister Christ’s redemptive love, grace, and truth that goes beyond standard healthcare training to meet the deeper needs of those they are serving. The successful candidate should share a passion for a holistic understanding of health and seek to forward that vision as a faculty member in the Physician Assistant Program and significant contributor to the rapidly expanding health science offerings at Taylor. Joining the Physician Assistant Studies team offers an exciting opportunity to be part of developing and growing an exceptional and unique program.