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

Northeastern University•Seattle, WA

About The Position

The Department of Medical Sciences within the Bouvé College of Health Sciences is seeking a 52-week, 1.0 FTE, benefits eligible, non-tenure track open rank Clinical Professor & Program Director. This position is responsible for the overall management of the Physician Assistant Program, including curriculum design, ongoing curriculum and program evaluation, the management of the program budget, facilitation of the applicant admissions process, supervision of faculty, medical director, and administrative support staff, teaching, part-time faculty recruitment, clinical rotation site development, and accreditation maintenance. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Medical Sciences.

Requirements

Physician Assistant with current or emeritus certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)
Minimum of a master’s 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

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
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, P roactive 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