Oklahoma City University invites applications for position of Director, Physician Assistant Program and Clinical Associate/Full Professor. Reporting to the Assistant to the Provost for Health Professions Programs, the Director is responsible for the organization, accreditation, and administration of the PA Program.

ABOUT THE PA PROGRAM AT OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

The Physician Assistant (PA) Program at OCU is designed to produce graduates with a mission to improve the lives of citizens in the communities they serve through a thorough understanding of disease mechanisms, application of critical thought, community service, servant leadership and life-long learning.

Led by faculty who inspire a rigorous, disciplined, and collaborative academic and clinical environment, the OCU curriculum provides twelve months of classroom training presented in a systems-based format. By using this approach, students are able to focus their intellectual energies on cardiology, then pulmonology and so on until all the body’s systems have been covered. In addition to the basic and medical sciences, the Program has a specific interest in developing student passion in the medical humanities.  The classroom phase is followed immediately by sixteen months of supervised clinical practice experiences in various medical settings and specialties.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND TEACHING REQUIREMENTS

• Administrative
  • Coordinate and maintain communication with the Assistant Provost for Health Professions Programs and other faculty concerning PA program activities
  • Organize division faculty and staff and supervise their activities
  • Prepare and oversee program budgets and expenditures
  • Coordinate development of documentation needed to maintain continuing accreditation
  • Participate in developing clinic opportunities for PA program faculty and students.
  • Serve on committees as determined by the Assistant Provost for Health Professions Programs
  • Facilitate interprofessional activities and education within the university and community
• Academic
  • Serve as principle academic advisor in charge of curriculum matters and student affairs for the PA program.
  • Serve as ex-officio member of the program’s Advancement Committee.
  • Supervise annual admissions processes and participate on the Admissions Committee.
  • Maintain high academic standards to assure continuing program accreditation.
• Service
  • To facilitate effectiveness of program activities, maintain a working relationship with appropriate professional groups which may include:
    • Oklahoma Academy of Physician Assistants
    • Oklahoma State Medical Association
    • Oklahoma State Board of Medical Licensure and Supervision
    • NCCPA
    • AAPA
  • May participate in clinical practice up to 20% of time to support curricular outcomes and maintain practice skills and licensure with approval of the Assistant Provost for Health Professions Programs

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum qualifications include:

• At least three (3) years of academic experience as a physician assistant
• Teaching experience as a faculty member in a physician assistant program or a medical school
• Leadership qualities evidenced by outstanding communication skills; the ability to plan, organize, and manage; and the ability to develop and sustain teams
• A record of teaching, service and inquiry commensurate with an appointment to the rank of associate professor or higher
• NCCPA certification if a physician assistant
• Current licensure or eligibility for licensure in Oklahoma and eligibility for credentialing with health insurance plans and registration with the Oklahoma Bureau of Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs and the Drug Enforcement Administration

ABOUT OKLAHOMA CITY UNIVERSITY

Oklahoma City University was founded in 1904 and is a coeducational, urban, private university located in the Uptown district of Oklahoma City. The university is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers a wide variety of degrees in the liberal arts and sciences disciplines. Oklahoma City University is the only Oklahoma institution listed in the top tier of the regional, master's-level university category by U.S. News and World Report magazine.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

The faculty of OCU are afforded a generous and comprehensive benefits package designed to fit the needs of you and your family.  Benefits offered include: health (medical, dental and vision) insurance, flexible spending accounts, university paid life insurance, university paid long-term disability insurance, retirement plans, and tuition remission for employees and qualifying dependents who wish to take classes or pursue a degree at OCU.

PROCEDURE FOR SUBMITTING APPLICATIONS

Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, unofficial transcripts, and a list of 3-5 professional references

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS

Please email questions about the position or the search to the SEARCH CHAIR Mark L. Britton, PharmD, MDiv, CDE, BC-ADM, FASHP at mlbritton@okcu.edu or DIVERSITY ADVOCATE Gina Crawford, DNP, APRN-CNP, FNP, CNE at gmcrawford@okcu.edu.

Oklahoma City University is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the values and goals of diversity.

Required Skills Required Experience

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma from an accredited School of Nursing, College or University required. (Bachelor’s preferred).
• Current Commonwealth of Virginia RN license required.
• Minimum of one year of clinical experience preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must have the ability to work weekends.
• Must be able to use a computer, printer, and fax machine.
• Must be able to receive and give detailed information through verbal and written communication.
• Must be proficient in the English language.

HOW TO APPLY: 

The complete application will include a cover letter, resume and contact information for three professional references. The review of applications will begin immediately and continue until a qualified candidate is selected.

Shenandoah University is committed to enriching its educational experience and culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration, and staff. All candidates are strongly encouraged to include a statement in their cover letters addressing ways in which they may be able to contribute to that commitment.

**Note: A pre-employment background check and drug screen will be required as a condition of hire. If the job requires driving for University business, a satisfactory driving record will be required as well.

Shenandoah University prohibits discrimination against and harassment of any employee or any applicant for employment because of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, marital status, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal or state law.