Job Summary:

The Assistant Director of Didactic Education, Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) Program is responsible for teaching, course development, and student mentorship for the program. The successful candidate must share in the mission of CSUSB and the MSPA program, as well as be a strong advocate for the PA profession. This position is also actively involved in other facets of the program, including accreditation, assessment, admissions, and programmatic review.

The Assistant Director of Didactic Education reports directly to the Program Director and works collaboratively with the Director of Didactic Education, as well as the Director of Clinical Education and other PA Program team members to ensure the program is in full compliance with ARC-PA Standards.unity.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Teaching and Student Support

• Provide student instruction in areas of clinical expertise using active learning methods.
• Counsel and mentor students related to academic and professional development.
• Coordinate curriculum (i.e., Course Director) within specified courses.
• Evaluate student performance and provide remedial instruction/reassessment as needed.

Management

• Support the Director of Didactic Education in the leadership and administration of the didactic phase of the curriculum, including the design, development, implementation, coordination, evaluation, and maintenance of the didactic curriculum with adherence to ARC-PA Standards.
• Contribute to the development of the teaching schedule and workload for the didactic phase in collaboration with the Director of Didactic Education.
• Implement student academic progression, retention, and completion strategies.
• Assist with evaluating and collaborating with third-party vendors for equipment, software, and/or services needed to enhance the applicant and/or student experience.
• Foster relationships with key stakeholders and community partners to strengthen the didactic phase, as well as create valuable experiential learning and community service opportunities.
• Assist with the recruitment, onboarding, and evaluation of instructional faculty (as needed).

Service

• Participate in the MSPA program’s admissions process, including recruitment, application review, interviews, and final selection for admission.
• Serve as an active member of MSPA program committees and relevant CSUSB committees.
• Work collaboratively with academic programs at CSUSB and partner institutions.
• Engage in active service and scholarship as defined by the workload policy.

Accreditation Support

• Contribute to initial and ongoing accreditation activities by serving as a content expert for curricular and position-focused areas.
• Support the comprehensive assessment of the didactic phase, including data collection and thoughtful analysis.
• Collaborate with the Program Director and MSPA program faculty to perform programmatic evaluation.
• Develop, review, and revise as necessary the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program.

Other

• Engage in ongoing faculty development, including continued clinical practice and/or educational programs related to clinical medicine or PA education.
• Assist clinical site development and ongoing clinical site monitoring to ensure the quality and sufficiency of SCPEs (as needed).
• Perform other duties as determined by the Program Director.

Minimum Qualifications: Required Education and Experience

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program.
• Master’s Degree or higher in a field related to the PA profession.
• Minimum of three years of experience working in a clinical setting as a Physician Assistant.
• Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
• PA licensure (or eligibility for licensure) in the state of California.

Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Excellent teaching skills, including the ability to engage and mentor students.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a member of a team and collaboratively with other departments.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently in a fast-paced organization with competing priorities and distractions.
• 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

• Prior teaching experience in a PA program (or the equivalent).
• Doctoral degree in a related field (e.g., DMSc, DHSc, PhD, EdD, M.D., D.O.).
• Additional years of clinical practice and/or full-time teaching experience in a PA program (or the equivalent) beyond the requirements.
• Prior experience and interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
• Prior experience with accreditation and/or curriculum development within a PA program (or the equivalent).
• Ability to incorporate active learning and utilize current educational technology into teaching.
• Prior experience working within a diverse campus community.

Compensation and Benefits:

Anticipated Hiring Range: $120,000 - $140,000 annually

Classification Salary Range: $47,256 - $140,436 annually

The salary offered will take into account internal equity and experience among other factors.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program. A summary of benefit information can be found here.

 

Position Information:

Work status: Full-time/Exempt/At-will

Academic year schedule: Monday through Friday (8:00 am – 5:00 pm), some evenings/weekends. 

Summer schedule: Monday through Thursday (7:00 am - 5:30 pm), some evenings/weekends.          

This is a full-time management (MPP) position.  MPP employees serve at the pleasure of the campus President.  MPPs do not serve a probationary period and never receive permanent status.

This position is a "designated position" in the California State University's Conflict of Interest Code. The scope of responsibilities for this position includes making or participating in decisions that may have a material financial benefit to the incumbent. Therefore, the individual holding this position is required to file an initial Conflict of Interest: Statement of Economic Interests ("Form 700") within thirty (30 days) from the date of hire and on an annual basis. In addition, the individual holding this position must complete the required conflict of interest training within thirty (30) days of their appointment and at least once during each consecutive period of two calendar years following the appointment, subject to the Fair Political Practices Commission regulations.

MPP: First considerations will be given to candidates who apply by October 2, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled; however, the position may close when an adequate number of qualified applications are received.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

California State University, San Bernardino in not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e. H1-B Visas).

 

Conditions of Employment

Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment.  CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information.  Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Mandated Reporter

The person holding this position is considered a `mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Campus Security Authority

This position is designated as a Campus Security Authority (CSA) position under the federal Jeanne Cleary Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. CSAs are responsible for reporting allegations of Clery Act Crimes reported to them or that they witness. CSA training is required.

I-9

CSUSB hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.  See Form I-9 Acceptable Documents at https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents.

Statement of Commitment to Diversity

In our commitment to the furthering of knowledge and fulfilling our educational mission, California State University, San Bernardino seeks a campus climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the entire variety of human experience. We welcome people from all backgrounds, and we seek to include knowledge and values from many cultures in the curriculum and extra-curricular life of the campus community. We will create, promote, and maintain activities and programs that further our understanding of individual and group diversity. We will also develop and communicate policies and promote values that discourage intolerance and discrimination.

California State University, San Bernardino is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. We recruit, hire, train, and administer all personnel actions without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, caste, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected military or veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law. This position adheres to CSU policies against Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Violence, including Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, and Stalking. This requires completion of Sexual Violence Prevention Training within 6 months of assuming employment and on a two-year basis thereafter. (Executive Order 1096) For more information about Diversity & Inclusion at CSUSB, please visit https://www.csusb.edu/human-resources/diversity-inclusion

 

Closing Statement:

Reasonable Accommodation

We provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should contact CSUSB Benefits at benefits@csusb.edu.

Smoking

CSUSB is a smoke and tobacco-free campus.  See policy at  https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/6591951/latest/.

Clery Act

In compliance with state and federal crime awareness and campus security legislation, including The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, California Education Code section 67380, and the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA), the Cal State San Bernardino Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available at: https://www.csusb.edu/clery-act