Associate or Full Clinical Professor and Medical Director Department of Medical Sciences
Seattle, OR - USA
Job Summary
About the Opportunity
The Department of Medical Sciences within theBouvé College of Health Sciences at Northeastern University is seeking a 52-week 1.0 FTE (0.1 FTE Medical Director 0.9 FTE principal faculty) benefits eligible non-tenure trackopenrankClinicalProfessor&Medical Director. Primary responsibilities include leadership teaching and participation in all aspects of curriculum development implementation and evaluation. The Medical Director will also assist in maintaining accreditation standards and participating in any activities necessary to maintain Northeastern at the forefront of PA education.
Minimum Qualifications:
Currently or previously licensed PA or osteopathic or allopathic physician
Currently or previously board-certified
Licensed or eligible for licensure within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
A minimum of (3) three years of clinical experience as a practicing physician
Evidence of successful teaching ideally in physician assistant education
Knowledgeable about the PA role and have experience with the PA scope of practice
Strong interpersonal communication organization problem-solving and critical thinking skills
Proficiency with computer technology (i.e. word processing e-mail spreadsheets databases)
Strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion.
Preferred Qualifications: The Medical Director ideally will have experience in as many of the following areas as possible: prior administrative experience strategic planning and budgeting resource allocation and assessment planning; program accreditation; technology integration into the educational experience; and online learning.
Principal Faculty Responsibilities:
Academic counseling of students
Participate in all aspects of Program administration
Participate in all aspects of program accreditation activities including ongoing program review and the continuous self-study process
Serve on the admissions committee including applicant selection
Participate in clinical site development
Participate in clinical site monitoring including performing site visits during clinical rotations
Participate in all aspects of curriculum development and curriculum evaluation
Participate in program goals mission statement and program values review and revision
Participate in all aspects of program evaluation
Review and revision of program competencies
Review and revision of program goals
Assist in the development and implementation of remediation plans for students in the didactic and clinical years as needed
Provide continuous development maintenance and evaluation of both didactic courses and clinical rotation sites
Monitor evaluate and document student performance to ensure that they successfully achieve the criteria for successful completion of courses
Coordinate teach and instruct courses based on areas of content and clinical expertise
Advise and mentor students; participate in all aspects of retention and academic progression
Facilitate small group discussion sessions; participate in simulation and physical diagnosis and skills labs
Develop criteria and procedures for didactic and/or clinical courses consistent with ARC-PA Standards
Perform additional assignments at the direction of the Program Director of the Physician Assistant Program
Medical Director Responsibilities:
Active participant in the program
Development and review of the program competencies to meet current practice standards as they relate to the PA role
Assist the Program Director in ensuring that both didactic and supervised clinical instruction meet current medical practice standards
Oversee immunization record process for incoming and current students
This faculty position is four days per week allowing for one day of clinical practice.
Additional Information: Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications statement addressing the prompt below and at least three reference letters.
Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering belonging in the university community. Thus strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise knowledge and skills to build their research pedagogy and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise knowledge and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statement addressing the following prompt:
Leadership statement:
Please describe your past experiences and activities and/or your future plans detailing your leadership style how you intend to cultivate a culture that promotes a sense of belonging including fostering a free and open exchange of ideas and managing different perspectives to help others strengthen their practice.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by the law.
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
About Northeastern
Founded in 1898 Northeastern is a global research university and the recognized leader in experience-driven lifelong learning. Our world-renowned experiential approach empowers our students faculty alumni and partners to create impact far beyond the confines of discipline degree and campus.
Our locationsin Boston; Arlington Charlotte North Carolina; Miami; London; Portland Maine; Oakland; San Francisco; Seattle; Silicon Valley; Toronto; Vancouver; and the Massachusetts communities of Burlington and Nahantare nodes in our growing global university system. Through this network we expand opportunities for flexible student-centered learning and collaborative solutions-focused research.
Northeasterns comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs in a variety of on-campus and online formatslead to degrees through the doctorate in nine colleges and schools. Among these we offer more than 195 multi-discipline majors and degrees designed to prepare students for purposeful lives and careers.
The Bouvé College of Health Sciences has over 250 faculty members with approximately 2000 undergraduate and 2400 graduate students. It is the leading national model for education and research in the health psychosocial and biomedical sciences and supports the Universitys mission of educating students for a life of fulfillment and accomplishment and creating and translating knowledge to meet global and societal needs.
Position Type
AcademicAdditional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical vision dental paid time off tuition assistance wellness & life retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.
Pay Range:
52-week salary ranges: Associate Clinical Professor: $131000 $165000* Clinical Professor: $165000 - $185000* *Additional Administrative stipend to apply to Director duties.With the pay range(s) shown above the starting salary will depend on several factors which may include your education experience location knowledge and expertise and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.
Required Experience:
Director
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Founded in 1898, Northeastern is a global, experiential, research university built on a tradition of engagement with the world.