Physician Assistant Program Director Jobs in Decatur, GA

Posting Details
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About MSM
Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation's leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It's also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow's leaders.
The Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) Physician Assistant Program educates aspiring physician assistants to be forward-thinking, community-minded citizens who will lead the way in solving our nation's and the world's most challenging health care challenges. The learner-centered educational model fosters inclusion, discovery, and innovation to help lead in the creation and advancement of health equity. The MSM Physician Assistant Program invites applications for the Principal Faculty Position.
Position Summary: This is an in person position not hybrid.
We exist to:
• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.
At Morehouse School of Medicine, we're leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM!
Posting Number
ACAD527
Job Title
Principal Faculty - Physician Assistant Program
Position Title
Principal Faculty - Physician Assistant Program
Position Type
Faculty
Number of vacancies
Open Recruitment
Salary
Commensurate with experience
Department
Physician Assistant Studies
Position Summary
Position Summary: This is an in person position not hybrid.
This full-time position will work closely with the Program Director and Academic and Clinical Coordinators to develop and deliver content for courses within the didactic and clinical curricula. Duties include teaching, scholarship, academic advising, service and professional activities. Principal faculty also serve on admissions, curriculum, and student progress committees and aid in student assessment and ongoing program evaluation. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the MSM Mission. This is a non-tenure track position, eligible for multi-year appointment. Principal Faculty will operate within the MSM framework of lifelong learning through innovative teaching, learner-centered curricula, collaborative scholarship, and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities:
1. Serve as course director and instructor for the didactic, clinical, and Board Review courses.
2. Participate as a lecturer/small group facilitator throughout the curriculum, teaching in areas of expertise and program need (Physical Diagnosis, Clinical Medicine Tutorials, etc.).
3. Grade student assignments and evaluate student academic and professional development.
4. Support other PA faculty in other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.
5. Assist in the recruitment, evaluation and maintenance of quality clinical rotation sites, the faculty development of volunteer clinical preceptors, and the assignment and scheduling of clinical year rotations and electives.
6. Participate in ongoing schedule of periodic site visits to evaluate students on clinical rotation and to evaluate clinical sites and the supervision provided by clinical preceptors.
7. Assist program director and/or his/her designee with curriculum development and ongoing program progress.
8. Assist in the admission, remediation, and retention of physician assistant students during the didactic and clinical educational training.
9. Serve on committees and subcommittees related to education and curriculum and serve as a resource to other committees as necessary.
10. Participate in the ARC-PA application, self-study, and site visits activities necessary in acquiring provisional and continuing program accreditation. Assist program director and/or his/her designee with accreditation documentation and problem-solving activities related to the didactic and clinical curriculum.
11. Support educational research and scholarship to foster a learning community of educator-scholars who will ensure educational excellence for all physician assistant students.
12. Performs other duties as assigned by the program director and or his/her designee.
13. Represent the PA Program within the MSM community and statewide medical community.
14. Participate in national, regional and state PA professional organizations.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Demonstrate leadership and management abilities
- Strong interpersonal skills.
- Commitment to social justice and values-driven curricula.
- Strong verbal/written communication skills.
- Ability to collect and manage data to track performance outcomes to ensure
comparable educational experiences.
- Strong collaboration, team building, and conflict resolution skills.
- Strategically prioritize resources necessary for program support.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
2. Master's degree or higher. (doctorate preferred)
3. Current NCCPA certification and eligible for licensure in Georgia.
4. Demonstrated commitment to MSM's Mission to lead the creation and advancement
of health equity.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex
interdisciplinary and interprofessional settings.
6. Demonstrated ability to engage, support and lead diverse groups.
7. Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical or classroom experience.
8. Minimum 3 years of experience as a physician assistant.
9. Expertise in pedagogy, learning and assessment, and demonstrated
knowledge of and commitment to current trends in physician assistant
education.
10. Demonstrated success in working with faculty, administrators, students and staff
within a higher education learning community.
11. Passion for and commitment to physician assistant education for purposes of
optimizing patient outcomes.
Non-PA Faculty Candidates:
In lieu of PA teaching experience and the required PA certification, candidates must demonstrate at least 2 years of clinical or classroom teaching in the specified field of study.
Preferred Qualifications
Closing Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.
Quick Link
https://careers.msm.edu/postings/23833
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
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