Teaches
subjects within prescribed curriculum.
Prepares and delivers lectures to
students.
Compiles bibliographies of specialized
materials for outside reading assignments.
Stimulates class discussions.
Compiles, administers, and grades
examinations, or assigns this work to others.
Directs research of other teachers or
graduate students working for advanced academic degrees.
Conducts research in particular field of
knowledge and publishes findings in professional journals.
Performs related duties such as advising
students on academic and vocational curricula and acting as adviser to student
organizations.
Serves on faculty committees
Supervision
of Physician Assistant students on clinical rotations.
Additional
responsibilities include, but are not limited to, mentoring, student
advisement, recruiting, service to the university and community, and
participating in departmental program assessment.
Professors
are required to maintain regularly scheduled office hours for student
accessibility.
JOB
REQUIREMENTS AND ABILITIES:
Excellent
communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong
interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.
Superior
organization, prioritization and self-motivation skills.
Ability
to listen, understand and respond positively to requests.
Ability
to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
Ability
to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.
The above requirements
will be validated through the written competencies provided by the applicant in
addition to the interview process and reference checks regarding past
employment experience, etc.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
There are no supervisor responsibilities, except for student workers.
COMPETENCIES: As a part of a Teaching Philosophy, address each competency listed below describing your background and qualifications in each area.
Interview decisions are partially based on this information.
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies.
Job
Knowledge - Competent in required job skills
and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of
current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of
how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities;
exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes
feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit; puts success of team
above own interests; able to build morale and group commitments to goals and
objectives; supports everyone’s efforts to succeed.
Quality
Management - Looks for ways to improve and
promote quality; demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
Ethics - Treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the
trust of others; works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational
values.
Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; manages competing
demands; changes approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal
with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES (Language, Mathematical, Reasoning and Computer Skills):
LANGUAGE SKILLS: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret the most complex
documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or
complaints. Ability to write speeches
and articles using original or innovative techniques or style. Ability to make effective and persuasive
speeches and presentations on controversial or complex topics to top
management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS: Ability to work with mathematical concepts such
as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid
geometry and trigonometry. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions,
percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
REASONING ABILITY: Ability
to apply principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of
intellectual and practical problems. Ability to deal with nonverbal symbolism
(formulas, scientific equations, graphs, musical notes, etc.,) in its most
difficult phases. Ability to deal with a variety of abstract and concrete
variables.
COMPUTER SKILLS: To
perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Word
Processing software; Spreadsheet software; Project Management software; Payroll
systems and Internet software.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Master’s
Degree Required, Doctorate degree preferred.
Additional
Preferred skills:
Prior
teaching in a Physician Assistant Program
Recent
clinical practice experience caring for patients.
Active
membership in related professional organizations.
Evidence
of teaching excellence and interpersonal communication skills.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
The
incumbent will possess the following required qualifications:
Graduate
of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or Medical School
Current
licensure in the State of Texas (or ability to obtain license)
NCCPA
certified/emeritus status or Board-Certified Physician
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative
of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use
hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is frequently
required to stand, walk, sit and reach with hands and arms. The employee is
occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and
taste or smell.
The
employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift
and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50
pounds.
The job is
sedentary in nature. Must be able to sit for long periods of time while
performing office and computer operations.
Must be able to stand and walk
during teaching and clinical site visits.
Must be able to
make frequent trips across campus to various buildings and offices.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.
While
performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet
and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles;
toxic or caustic chemicals; extreme cold and risk of electrical shock.
The
noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
This position
is a Full-Time, Exempt Level Faculty position with a teaching load at the
Hardin-Simmons University campus and travel may be required for student
evaluation/sponsorship and professional development. Must be willing to
relocate to Abilene, Texas, or the surrounding area to teach in-person classes
on the HSU Campus.
Travel
may be required in order to attend training workshops, participate in
recruiting, and attend to students on distant clinical rotations.
Must have and maintain a valid Class C Driver’s License and
maintain a clear driving record to be insurable under the university liability
policy.
Must be able to drive to complete work assignments on and
off campus, as needed.
Some travel and irregular hours are required at times.
Office
and classroom work; working with technology, travel for field experiences
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: For more information concerning benefits offered to HSU employees, see the HSU Benefits Summary on the HSU website.