Position Title - Faculty – Physician Assistant Program (Multiple Positions) 

Primary Work Location - 5420 Miller Street Arvada, Colorado 80002

Salary - $81,200 – 91,106/annual* (220-Day, FT appointment). Salary will be prorated for any appointment less than 100%
*Subject to any increase in the faculty salary initial placement schedule for the 2019 – 20 academic year.

Starting Pay Rate - Starting salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date - May 2019

FLSA Status - This position is not eligible for overtime

Opening Date - March 18, 2019

Closing Date - April 07, 2019

Job Type - This is a full-time, 220-day (100%) appointment. We are open to the possibility of appointments under 100%. Appointments under 70% are not eligible for benefits (medical, dental, paid leave, etc.). This is a 12-month appointment.

Red Rocks Community College seeks applications for two faculty members to join our Physician Assistant Program beginning in the Summer 2019 Semester. These positions are full-time, 220-day (100%) appointments. We are open to the possibility of appointments under 100%. Appointments under 70% are not eligible for benefits (medical, dental, paid leave, etc.).

Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our Vision and Mission, which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication. We encourage applications from individuals whose background and interests align with our commitment to inclusiveness and welcome you to visit the RRCC Inclusion & Diversity webpage for additional information. Visit - https://www.rrcc.edu/about-us/our-mission and https://www.rrcc.edu/diversity for information.

With an unrivaled reputation grounded in our Values, we stand out as a cutting edge model in higher education. We are one of the first community colleges in the country to offer both Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs. Our continued pursuit of excellence is instilled in our employees and has inspired a dynamic and passionate culture.

Department Information & Mission:

The mission of the Red Rocks Community College Physician Assistant Program is to prepare physician assistants to practice and promote empathetic, primary care-focused medicine that serves the community.

Summary of Position: 
This position exists to provide instruction in the ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program while participating in the day-to-day design, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the didactic and clinical education of physician assistant students according to ARC-PA standards.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant, or Healthcare Discipline, or Science Related Field or a M.D. /D.O.
• Current of previous certification: NCCPA or MD / DO Board Certification
• 4,000 hours of professional work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Primary care practice experience,
• Teaching or clinical coordination at a PA program or medical/health care educational program.
• Previous student precepting.
• Experience with student logging and/or student placement software programs.
• Membership in or experience working in diverse communities and supporting the success of students and staff from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in the College.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Commitment to the mission and goals of the program.
• Ability to teach using traditional and alternative methods of instruction (computer-aided instruction, interdisciplinary approaches, small group facilitation, self-paced, online, etc.).

Description of Position:

• Participate in the day-to-day design, implementation, delivery and evaluation of the didactic and clinical education of physician assistant students according to ARC-PA standards.
• Teach using traditional and alternative methods of instruction (computer-aided instruction, interdisciplinary approaches, self-paced, online, etc.).
• Maintain appropriate teaching load as assigned.
• Facilitate in small group instruction.
• Participate in the recruitment, development, maintenance, and oversight of clinical sites/preceptors.
• Coordinate with other faculty in curriculum planning, development, delivery, and review.
• Recruit, advise and retain students.
• Maintain regular office hours.
• Participate in program governance and assume program duties as needed.
• Evaluate student didactic and clinical performance in accordance with established objectives and performance standards.
• Supervise and instruct students in didactic settings.
• Assist with the recruitment of adjunct faculty and promote rapport with local physicians, PAs, and other health care providers.
• Participate in program, divisional and college-wide professional development activities and committees.
• Demonstrate sensitivity to different learning styles.
• Serve as a liaison between Red Rocks Community College and the community.
• Fulfill the direct teaching, indirect teaching, professional development, and service obligations of full-time physician assistant faculty.

Maintain clinical expertise (clinical practice for licensed PAs and MD/DO’s only. 1 day/week).

How to Apply:

Complete applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, April 07, 2019. To apply for this position, click the button below and complete an application, including the following:

1. A cover letter describing your professional experiences and addressing the required and preferred qualifications.
2. A curriculum vitae or resume.
3. Transcripts (unofficial) of undergraduate and graduate level course work,
4. A teaching philosophy statement (limited to one page).
5. A statement detailing how your teaching, service and/or work experience has supported the success of students from racial, ethnic, and gender backgrounds that are underrepresented in their field and the College; applicants who have not yet had the opportunity for such experience should note how their work will further Red Rocks Community College’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Additional upload sections are available in the application to include optional attachments such as:

1. Letters of recommendation.
2. Copies of recent (within past two years) student opinion of instruction.
3. Any evidence of teaching effectiveness.

Please note the following prior to beginning your application:

1. Your application progress cannot be saved. If you exit prior to submitting your materials, you will need to restart the application.
2. As a part of the application process, you will be asked to provide the name, phone number, and email address of three professional references. References will only be contacted for candidates at the second level interview stage.
3. You will be required to attach a cover letter, cv/resume, copy of undergraduate transcripts, copy of graduate transcripts and teaching philosophy. Your cover letter should describe your professional experiences and address the required and preferred qualifications.
4. Once you submit your application, you will no longer have an opportunity to review or make changes.
5. You will receive a confirmation email once your application has been received.

Benefits:

RRCC offers a range of benefit choices (Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, Life Insurance, Supplemental Retirement Plans, PERA, Disability Benefits, and more). For additional information, please click here, https://internal.cccs.edu/human-resources/employee-benefits/. 

The Assessment Process:
Red Rocks Community College utilizes selection and/or search committees in the hiring process for vacant positions. The committee will review all applications received by the closing deadline listed on this announcement to determine if applicants meet the required qualifications. The committee will complete a secondary review of applications that meet the required qualifications to determine applicants that align more closely with the listed qualifications. The top applicants from this assessment process receive an invite for the first round of committee interviews.

Be sure your application materials specifically address your qualifications, experience, work products, and accomplishments, as they relate to the position responsibilities, required qualifications, and preferred qualifications sections of this announcement. Upload additional documents, if necessary, to fully explain your experience and qualifications as they relate to this position. Failure to include adequate information or follow instructions and apply by the listed submission deadline may result in your application not being accepted for this position and may affect your inclusion as a qualified candidate at any stage in the search/selection process for this position.

Transcripts Required: 

An unofficial copy of transcripts must be submitted at the time of application. Assessment is required for Transcripts from colleges or universities outside the United States for U.S. equivalency by a NACES educational credential evaluation service. This documentation is the responsibility of the applicant and must be included as part of your application materials. Failure to provide a transcript or credential evaluation report may result in the rejection of your application and you will not be continued in the search/selection process for this position announcement. If selected as the finalist for the position, official transcripts are required as a condition of employment.

Necessary Special Requirements: 
Must submit to and successfully complete a pre-employment background check as a condition of hire. Felony convictions or conviction of crimes of moral turpitude or convictions of misdemeanors related to job duties may disqualify you from consideration for this position. Should your background check reveal any charges and convictions, it is your responsibility to provide RRCC Office of Human Resources with an official disposition of the charges.

Note: Former employees of the Colorado Community College System or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinary terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this within your application materials.

Red Rocks Community College is committed to diversity in its people and programs. The College is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of disability, race, creed, color, sex/gender, sexual orientation gender identity, religion, age, national/ ethnic origin, pregnancy status, veteran’s status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other category protected by applicable law, in its employment practices or educational programs and activities.

RRCC has designated the Executive Director of Human Resources as its Affirmative Action Officer/Equal Opportunity Administrator/Title IX Administrator with the responsibility to coordinate its civil rights compliance activities and grievance procedures. For information, contact Executive Director of Human Resources, Title IX Coordinator, Title VII/Equal Opportunity Coordinator, ADA/Sec 504 Coordinator, 13300 West Sixth Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80228. 303-914-6298.

Reasonable accommodation will be provided upon request for persons with disabilities.  If you are a person with a disability who requires an accommodation to participate in the application process, please notify Human Resources at 303-914-6570.

RRCC conducts pre-employment background checks on all employment finalists to determine or verify background information, including criminal history, references from previous employment, qualifications, and, when applicable, driving history. Employment offers are contingent upon receiving a satisfactory report.

For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including crime statistics for the Red Rocks Community College Lakewood and Arvada campuses, please see the Red Rocks Community College campus security website at http://www.rrcc.edu/police/. For a hard copy report, please contact 303.914.6494.