Associate or Full Clinical Professor and Program Director Department of Medical Sciences

About the Opportunity

The Department of Medical Sciences within theBouvé College of Health Sciences is seeking a 52-week 1.0 FTE benefits eligible non-tenure trackopenrankClinicalProfessor&ProgramDirector.This position is responsible for the overall management of the Physician AssistantProgram including curriculum design ongoing curriculum andprogramevaluation the management of theprogrambudget facilitation of the applicant admissions process supervision of faculty medicaldirector and administrative support staff teaching part-time faculty recruitmentclinicalrotation site development and accreditation maintenance. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Medical Sciences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Physician Assistant with current or emeritus certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Minimum of a masters degree in a field related to physician assistant practice or the education of physician assistant students doctorate preferred but not required by appointment start date.

• PA Licensed or eligible for licensure within the State of Washington by the appointment start date.

• A minimum of (3) three years of full-time higher education experience

• Strong interpersonal communication organization problem-solving and critical thinking skills

• Proficiency with computer technology (i.e. word processing e-mail spreadsheets databases)

• Knowledge of legislative regulatory legal and practice issues affecting clinical education students and the physician assistant profession

• Strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion

• Knowledgeable about ARC-PA accreditation standards and the self-study process

Responsibilities include:

• 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 curriculum coordination 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

Program Director Responsibilities:

Provide effective leadership of the Physician Assistant Program to include:

• Program organization

• Program administration

• Fiscal management of the program

• Continuous programmatic review and analysis

• Program planning

• Program development

• Completion all ARC-PA required documents

• Adherence to all ARC-PA Standards and Policies

Provide effective leadership by exhibiting:

• Responsiveness to issues related to personnel

• Strong communication skills

• Proactive problem solving

Manage the Physician Assistant Program accreditation activities to include:

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge on accreditation requirements

• Ensuring that the Program meets all ARC-PA guidelines and standards

Supervises all individuals in the roles of medical director principal and instructional faculty and staff in activities that directly relate to the PA program.

Represent the Northeastern University PA Program to the University and to the surrounding health care community in a positive and professional manner

Participate in the development review and revision of the PA Program mission statement goals and core values of the program

Oversee both the didactic and clinical components of the curriculum which includes program curriculum coordinating development and evaluation

Chair the Admissions Committee participate fully in the admissions process including selection of applicants for admission to the program

Actively recruit and mentor prospective applicants to the PA Program

Advise and mentor students; participate in all aspects of recruitment retention and academic progression

Serve on all appropriate School College and University committees

Liaise with the regional medical community for the development of clinical rotation sites and to promote the academic and career development of Northeastern PA students and graduates

Monitor evaluate and document student performance to ensure that they successfully achieve the program learning outcomes and all criteria for successful completion of both the didactic courses and clinical rotations including academic counseling

This faculty position is four days per week to allow 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.

Position Type

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience education and skills when extending an offer.

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:

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.