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Description
MEDEX Northwest is the Physician Assistant (PA) Program at the University of Washington (UW) and is a section of the Department of Family Medicine in the School of Medicine. MEDEX has five campuses located at Gonzaga University in Spokane, WA; the University of Alaska in Anchorage, AK; Kona, Hawaii; UW Seattle, and UW Tacoma.
This position/appointment is based in the Anchorage, AK campus.
Position FTE: 0.6 - 0.8
The base salary range for this position will be $8334-$10834 @ 1.0 FTE per month ($100,008-$130,008 annually @ 1.0 FTE) commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.
Position Overview:
Primary responsibilities include classroom and online teaching, curriculum development, co-chairing/coordinating at least one course, and advising and evaluating students. The lecturer functions as the program's teaching faculty at each MEDEX campus and throughout the WWAMI area. The lecturer is an experienced PA faculty member who is broadly responsible for instructing PA students in the classroom. The Lecturer is a lecturer position and is a 12-month, non-tenure track appointment.
Additional duties of Lecturers include lecturing, proctoring didactic activities, participation in the recruitment and the admissions process, ensuring compliance with ARC-PA Standards, in addition to other duties assigned by the Associate Program Director (APD) for Academic Affairs and/or the Program Director. The Lecturer must be available for participation in administrative and academic committees and meetings, University of Washington School of Medicine and Department of Family Medicine meetings, as well as various retreats and projects at the University of Washington campus in Seattle and other MEDEX or WWAMI training sites.
Supervision:
This position reports directly to the MEDEX Program Director and will also have accountability to the Associate Program Director (APD) for Academic Affairs.
Job Responsibilities:
Didactic Responsibilities
Develop syllabi, lectures, exams, and student assessment instruments
Delivers course instruction including lecturing and facilitation of other learning activities including facilitation of small group discussion, workshops, and simulation training throughout the didactic phase.
Co-chairing at least one course
Academic advising of students
Assessing student competencies
Working professionally and collaboratively with other faculty members, medical director, staff and instructional faculty
Developing and nurturing clinical sites and preceptors
Admissions activities, application review,
Programmatic activities: scholarly activity, committees, as well as other duties as assigned
Demonstration of a culturally competent approach to the unique disparities of healthcare access and delivery.
Student Support, Evaluation, and Progress
Functions as a professional role model for students in all phases of the program.
Proctors student skills assessments and grades course assignments in a timely fashion as needed. Assist with evaluating student progress and clinical competency, ensuring achievement of essential practice skills for each rotation.
Create written, audiovisual, and computer-based teaching materials.
Provide student advising, meet with students on professional development, and implement retention strategies (tutoring, counseling).
Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
Collaborate on the planning and scheduling of student orientation, Mid-year Exam Week, and Final Exam Week.
Review all student evaluations in a timely manner and address any issues raised by the student or preceptor.
Program Management
Working professionally and collaboratively with other faculty members, medical director, staff and instructional faculty
Represent the program on committees and projects focused on clinical education, diversity, and healthcare access including programmatic retreats, evaluation of curriculum, didactic coordination meetings, and engage with student affairs for student remediation.
Lead and/or participate in Didactic Team meetings, retreats, and other MEDEX events requiring travel as needed.
Review applications, participate in interviews, and engage in student selection and orientation.
Actively participate in program activities related to accreditation and compliance.
Complete other administrative and curricular duties as requested by the Program Director.
Attending all relevant MEDEX meetings and activities; travel as needed.
Qualifications
-Bachelor's degree or foreign equivalent
-Completion of an accredited PA program
-Eligible for PA licensure in the state of assigned campus
-Current NCCPA certification or equivalent and two years of clinical experience
Application Instructions
Interested applicants can apply by submitting their CV and Cover Letter, including a Vision Statement, a one-paragraph statement addressing the prompt:
-Strategies you would implement to advance the programs growth and reputation amongst diverse communities.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Equal Opportunity
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
Benefits Information
The University is committed to providing excellent benefits to our faculty. For a summary of available benefits, please see UWHR benefits information.
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