Faculty - Physician Assistant Studies - Lebanon NH

Franklin Pierce University • West Lebanon, NH

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About The Position

The Franklin Pierce University Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) Program is committed to collegial collaboration amongst all team members, across all phases. Core faculty in the MPAS Program will work closely with the MPAS faculty and staff and will be responsible for assisting in the program's administration, including curriculum development, delivery, and review. In addition to teaching, other responsibilities will include didactic and clinical course coordination, oversight of clinical experiences, academic advising, admissions and recruitment, program evaluation, participating in institutional activities and committees, facilitating quality learning experiences for students, and evaluating students' performance in cooperation with other faculty.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited PA program or related health degree (M.D./Ph.D./N.P./D.O.), with a minimum of a master's degree.
• Maintain National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification if a physician assistant.
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience as a practicing provider.
• Knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles.
• Ability to administer, assess, and document programmatic clinical education trends and data.
• Previous teaching experience or preceptorship is preferred.
• Possess a mastery of Microsoft Office Suite (specifically, Word, Excel, and Outlook), along with a typical office machine including, printer, copier, and fax.

Responsibilities

• Teach a variety of courses in the didactic and clinical phases of the program.
• Teach assigned courses in accordance with course syllabus, institutional policy, and accreditation standards.
• Develop and update clinical course syllabi, required reading assignments, and learning objectives.
• Post and observe office hours for purposes of academic advising and student consultation.
• Meet with students as needed, by appointment.
• Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, graduation requirements, remediation, and student services.
• Develop, review, and revise the program's mission statement, goals, and competencies as needed.
• Attend and actively participate in scheduled department, division, and university-wide committees.
• Actively participate in assisting the University in maintaining standards required for accreditation.

Benefits

• 160 hours (4 weeks) of Paid Time Off, along with additional paid sick time.
• 20 paid holidays, including a 10-day winter break with full pay.
• Access medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance coverage ranging from 1.5x to 3.0x your salary.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 403(b) retirement plan with immediate 100% vesting and contributions after one year of employment.
• Tuition benefits for you and your qualifying family members.
• Additional perks including pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, travel discounts, and local business discounts.
• Paid parental leave, option for on-campus housing in your initial year, and potential for relocation assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Master's degree