Assistant Clinical Professor, MSPA - Portland, United States - University of New England

Description

The faculty member will work with the Program Director, Didactic Coordinator, PA faculty and staff, and UNE faculty to ensure that the educational environment demonstrates qualities needed to provide a superior medical education in accordance with ARC-PA standards.

UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits.

Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site ) for additional information regarding UNE's fantastic benefits package.

Responsibilities

Duties involve collaboration with the Program Director and other faculty.

As a principle faculty member, and in accordance with ARC-PA Standards, the PA faculty member has responsibility for:

• Developing the mission statement of the program.
• Selecting applicants for admission to the program.
• Providing student instruction (all faculty must participate in didactic year curriculum).
• Evaluating student performance.
• Academic counseling of PA students.
• Assuring the availability of remedial instruction.
• Designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating curriculum.
• Administering and evaluating the program.
• Service to include Program, College and University committee membership.
• Professional development in the area of research and scholarly activity.
• Engage the medical community and Clinical Sites to provide specialty instruction and curriculum enhancement.
• Participate in University and accreditation ongoing self-study and site visit activities in maintaining full program accreditation.
• Participate in regular ongoing self-assessment and improvement efforts.
• Represent the program at professional, medical, and other meetings.
• Assume any other related duties necessary to develop and maintain an effective program
• Other related duties as assigned.
• Complete the University new employee orientation, sexual harassment and other required training within 30 days of the date of hire.
• Understand and comply with the University Safety Manual.

Supervision Given:
Provides Close supervision of students associated with the Physician Assistant Program, as appropriate.

Qualifications


Knowledge, Education and Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited PA program required. (If MD/DO an AAMC recognized allopathic or osteopathic medical school).
• NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant (If MD/DO, certified by an ABMS or AOA approved specialty board).
• Current licensure in Maine, or license eligible required for both PA and physicians.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience as a physician assistant or physician preferred.
• Excellent oral, written, and computer skills (proficiency in electronic communication, word processing, and accessing internet resources) required.
• Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and scope of practice of Physician Assistant profession required.

Skills and Other Requirements:

• Team-building, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to network with outside organizations and facilities.
• Collaborative spirit.
• Ability to travel.

Other Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Masters level degree from accredited PA program or other health related field preferred.
• Doctoral degree or willingness to pursue same preferred.
• Teaching and/or administrative experience in PA education or other health related field preferred.
• Evidence of interest in research/scholarly activities preferred.
• Active participation/leadership in local, regional, or national PA or other medical organizations preferred.

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COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE)

Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine's immunization requirements for clinical activity.