Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant Program

The Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program has two positions for industrious and highly experienced Physician Assistants, Physicians, or Doctorly Trained Medical Scientists to join our team of Physician Assistant Educators. A well-qualified candidate will join the existing team of full-time faculty, an administrative coordinator, and a founding Program Director, as we develop this new program. We are commitment to leading our students to become professionally excellent and socially responsible PAs. The new faculty member will participate in the educational and administrative aspects of the program, including didactic instruction, evaluation of clinical experiences, student assessment activities, and program self-assessment and accreditation. The NDMU PA Program provides faculty with administrative support, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. In addition, release time is available to PAs or physicians who choose to maintain part-time clinical practice. This is a 12-month, tenure-track faculty appointment.

NDMU is committed to building a faculty and staff that reflects the composition of our diverse student body. To that end, we especially encourage applications from those traditionally underrepresented in academia.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Active participation in the development/delivery of Didactic and Clinical Phases of the NDMU PA Studies Program.

2. Deliver instruction and provide student assessments during all phases of the PA Program.

3. Engagement in the PA Program’s self-assessment activities; participation on one or more functional committees, as assigned by PA Program leadership.

4. Curriculum development, delivery, and assessment.

5. Active participation in the advising of PA students.

6. Participation in PA student admissions and interview processes.

7. Acting as a course director and/or co-instructor as is appropriate and as assigned, in support of didactic and or clinical instruction of PA students.

Requirements

Minimum qualifications include:

1.Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program, or (US) Medical School.

2. (Alternately, an applicant may be Doctorly Trained in a Natural Sciences or Medical Science Discipline.)

2. Educational Requirement: Master’s degree at a minimum; Doctorate preferred.

3. Current and valid NCCPA Certification for Physician Assistants

4. Maryland licensure, or eligibility for licensure, is required for physicians, preferred for PAs.

5. Specialty Board Certification is preferred for physicians.

5. A minimum of three years of clinical practice experience for PAs or Physicians is required.

6. Teaching experience in a graduate medical education program is highly desired.

Additional Information:

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald, Chief of Staff, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109.

For all other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at 410-532-5898 or human_resources@ndm.edu. Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO employer.