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

Northeastern University•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Department of Medical Sciences within the Bouvé 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 track open rank Clinical Professor & 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

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.

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
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