Principal Faculty Master of Physician Assistant Program - NH

Franklin Pierce University•Lebanon, NH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Franklin Pierce University’s Master of Physician Assistant Program (MPAS) in Lebanon, New Hampshire, is hiring a year-round faculty member for its in-person physician assistant education program. The program aims to train and place skilled, competent physician assistants in rural areas and among underserved populations, and seeks an educator who is passionate about preparing providers to serve these communities. The position includes teaching physician assistant students through lectures and hands-on small-group activities, as well as evaluating, advising, and mentoring students in the classroom and other settings, including clinical placement sites. Faculty also teach and evaluate students during the clinical year and advise capstone projects. Additional duties include participating in admissions and student selection; program organization, evaluation, planning, administration, and management; continuous review and analysis of program effectiveness; and preparing for assessments by accreditation bodies and others. The program is based in a new facility featuring two simulation suites, six dedicated OSCE rooms, and a hands-on skills space. It is located on Centerra Parkway near Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon and Dartmouth College in Hanover. This is an on-campus position; a flexible work schedule and relocation are available. Applicants should submit a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references. References will not be checked until the finalist stage. Franklin Pierce University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its community.

Requirements

Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited academic institution.
Current NCCPA certification.
Hold or be eligible for state licensure.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Strong interest in scholarship and professional development.

Nice To Haves

Interests that align with the program’s mission of serving rural areas and underserved populations are strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Teach physician assistant students through lectures and hands-on small-group activities.
Evaluate, advise, and mentor students in classrooms and other settings, including clinical placement sites.
Lecture to and evaluate students during the clinical year.
Advise students on capstone projects.
Participate in admissions and student selection.
Participate in program organization, evaluation, planning, administration, and management.
Assist with continuous review and analysis of program effectiveness.
Assist with preparation for assessments by accreditation bodies and others.

Benefits

160 hours (four weeks) of paid time off, plus additional paid sick time.
20 paid holidays, including a 10-day winter break with full pay.
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families.
Employer-paid life insurance coverage ranging from 1.5 to 3.0 times salary, depending on role.
Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
403(b) retirement plan with immediate 100% vesting; university contributions after one year of employment or for qualifying prior higher-education employment.
Tuition benefits for employees and qualifying family members pursuing undergraduate or graduate programs.
Pet insurance.
Accident insurance.
Critical illness coverage.
Free gym access.
Meal discount.
Travel discounts.
Relocation assistance.