Medical Anatomy Instructional Faculty (2322) - Department of Physician Assi

at  California State University

Job no: 545768
Work type: Instructional Faculty - Temporary/Lecturer
Location: San Bernardino - San Bernardino Campus
Categories: Unit 3 - CFA - California Faculty Association, Temporary, Part Time, Faculty - Natural Sciences
California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) is a preeminent center of intellectual and cultural activity in the Inland Empire region of Southern California. Opened in 1965 and set at the foothills of the beautiful San Bernardino mountains, the university serves approximately 19,000 students. CSUSB is a federally recognized minority-serving and Hispanic-serving institution that reflects the dynamic diversity of the region and has the most diverse student population of any university in the Inland Empire: 74 percent of its students are members of underrepresented groups, 80 percent are first-generation, and 56 percent are Pell eligible. For more information on the campus, please visit the CSUSB website.
CSUSB employs 467 full-time faculty and offers 48 undergraduate, 35 graduate, and one doctoral degree programs and 14 academic programs with national accreditation. At CSUSB, diversity, equity and inclusion are values central to our mission. We recognize that diversity and inclusion in all its forms are necessary for our institutional success. By fully leveraging our diverse experiences, backgrounds and insights, we inspire innovation, challenge the status quo and create better outcomes for our students and community. As part of CSUSB’s commitment to hire, develop and retain a diverse faculty, we offer a variety of networking, mentoring and development programs for our junior faculty. We are committed to building and sustaining a CSUSB community that is supportive and inclusive of all individuals. Qualified applicants with experience in ethnically diverse settings and/or who demonstrate a commitment to serving diverse student populations are strongly encouraged to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

The Instructional Faculty (job code 2322) member (Medical Anatomy) is responsible for teaching, course development, and student mentorship for the MSPA program. The successful candidate must be knowledgeable in course content, commit to active learning approaches, and share in the mission of CSUSB and the MSPA program.
The Instructional Faculty (job code 2322) member (Medical Anatomy) reports directly to the Program Director and works collaboratively with the Director of Didactic Education, as well as other PA Program team members to ensure the program is in full compliance with ARC-PA Standards.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Physician assistant (PA) candidates must be or have:

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program.
• Minimum of three years of clinical practice and/or full-time teaching experience as a Physician Assistant.

Physician (i.e., M.D. and D.O.) candidates must have:

• Medical degree from an LCME- or AOA-accredited institution.
• Current licensure in the state of California as an allopathic (M.D.) or osteopathic (D.O.) physician.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a clinical setting as a licensed Physician.
• Current knowledge of clinical practice standards.

Non-PA and non-physician candidates must have:

• Terminal or doctoral degree in a related field (e.g., PharmD, DHSc, PhD, EdD) from an accredited institution.
• Related fields include Anatomy, Physiology, Biological Science, or similar.
• Current certification by national board (if actively practicing and applicable to profession).
• Current licensure in the state of California (if actively practicing and applicable to profession).
• Equivalent of at least three years of full-time clinical experience (if applicable to profession) or higher education experience at the time of appointment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent teaching skills, including the ability to engage and mentor students.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills (including being a good listener) to interact and communicate effectively with faculty, staff, students, and external constituencies, both verbally and in writing.
• Advanced time management, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, research, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and present complex issues to diverse individuals and groups.
• Demonstrated commitment to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion.
• Ability to use high-level discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality in handling problems of a sensitive nature and security of confidential records.
• Working knowledge of applicable state and federal employment and education laws and regulations.
• Working knowledge of and ability to operate standard office equipment and technology including, but not limited to, desktop computer, laptop, copier, fax machine, scanner, and printer.
• Demonstrated proficiency and ability to effectively use common computer and technology programs and related computer software packages (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite, Zoom, etc.) in the course of assigned duties.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The following qualifications will also be considered when reviewing applications. However, the qualifications below are not required in order to apply.

• Prior teaching experience in the specified subject matter for a PA program, medical school, or equivalent.
• Experience with a 3D virtual anatomy platform is strongly preferred.
• Ability to incorporate active learning and utilize current educational technology into teaching.
• Additional years of clinical practice and/or full-time teaching experience in a PA program (or the equivalent) beyond the requirements.
• Prior experience with accreditation and/or curriculum development within a PA program (or the equivalent).
• Experience with the Canvas learning management system is a plus.
• Prior experience working within a diverse campus community.

Evidence of scholarly activity, publication, and innovation is valued. Evidence of exemplary graduate-level teaching and leadership experience at program level is preferred and should be noted in application.

Please refer the Job description for details