University of Maryland Eastern Shore
Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor & Didactic Education Director
University of Maryland Eastern Shore, Princess Anne, Maryland, United States, 21853
Didactic Education Director/Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for the position of Didactic Education Director/Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. This is a full-time, tenure-track, 12-month position. The position will report to the Program Director and will collaborate with other PA faculty, and staff to support the program's mission and ensure compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards. The program is dedicated to allotting time and resources for the professional development of all faculty and staff. Benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave, annual leave 22 days per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year. Responsibilities
The Didactic Education Director will work closely with the Program Director to provide effective leadership and guidance to faculty and staff members involved in the didactic phase of the program. The Didactic Education Director will have one day of release time to support involvement in clinical practice or scholarship. Teaching: Teach assigned didactic and/or clinical courses within the PA curriculum. Develop and revise course content. Participate in the continuous evaluation and improvement of course delivery. Supervise and assess student performance. Engage in student advising, mentorship, and academic remediation. Contribute to the development and maintenance of competency-based assessments. Participate in peer review of faculty teaching. Conduct site visits for students on clinical rotations. Grade student assignments. Service: Chair the Curriculum Review Committee. Serve on the PA Program Admissions Committee. Engage in departmental, school, and university-level committee work. Participate in community outreach and service initiatives. Assist in the coordination, execution, and documentation of programmatic self-assessments. Contribute to the development, evaluation, and revision of the program's mission. Collaborate in interprofessional education initiatives. Scholarship/Research: Engage in scholarly activities. Present scholarly work at conferences. Publish in peer-reviewed journals. Maintain professional licensure and national certification. Support student research initiatives. Administrative: Collaborate to oversee the design and implementation of the didactic curriculum. Coordinate the scheduling of all faculty. Review and provide feedback to faculty. Partner with the Clinical Education Director. Provide on-going analysis of outcome assessment. Participate in accreditation and compliance-related activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program. Other qualifications will be considered: A board-certified Doctor of Medicine/Osteopathy with a full unrestricted MD license or eligibility to obtain such a licensure in the State of Maryland. OR Non-clinician Scientist or Health Professional with a Doctoral degree in a health or science related field. A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in higher education setting. Physical Demands: May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk. May require lifting up to 25 lbs. Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally. Requires operation of a variety of office equipment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: All candidates should possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Ability to comply with accreditation standards. Preferences: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in higher education setting. Past clinical instruction experiences within a PA Program. Demonstrated history of scholarship and grant submission. Licenses/Certifications: Current NCCPA certification. Current license or eligibility for licensing as a physician assistant in the State of Maryland. Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. To apply, please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for the position of Didactic Education Director/Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. This is a full-time, tenure-track, 12-month position. The position will report to the Program Director and will collaborate with other PA faculty, and staff to support the program's mission and ensure compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards. The program is dedicated to allotting time and resources for the professional development of all faculty and staff. Benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, paid leave, annual leave 22 days per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year. Responsibilities
The Didactic Education Director will work closely with the Program Director to provide effective leadership and guidance to faculty and staff members involved in the didactic phase of the program. The Didactic Education Director will have one day of release time to support involvement in clinical practice or scholarship. Teaching: Teach assigned didactic and/or clinical courses within the PA curriculum. Develop and revise course content. Participate in the continuous evaluation and improvement of course delivery. Supervise and assess student performance. Engage in student advising, mentorship, and academic remediation. Contribute to the development and maintenance of competency-based assessments. Participate in peer review of faculty teaching. Conduct site visits for students on clinical rotations. Grade student assignments. Service: Chair the Curriculum Review Committee. Serve on the PA Program Admissions Committee. Engage in departmental, school, and university-level committee work. Participate in community outreach and service initiatives. Assist in the coordination, execution, and documentation of programmatic self-assessments. Contribute to the development, evaluation, and revision of the program's mission. Collaborate in interprofessional education initiatives. Scholarship/Research: Engage in scholarly activities. Present scholarly work at conferences. Publish in peer-reviewed journals. Maintain professional licensure and national certification. Support student research initiatives. Administrative: Collaborate to oversee the design and implementation of the didactic curriculum. Coordinate the scheduling of all faculty. Review and provide feedback to faculty. Partner with the Clinical Education Director. Provide on-going analysis of outcome assessment. Participate in accreditation and compliance-related activities. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications
Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program. Other qualifications will be considered: A board-certified Doctor of Medicine/Osteopathy with a full unrestricted MD license or eligibility to obtain such a licensure in the State of Maryland. OR Non-clinician Scientist or Health Professional with a Doctoral degree in a health or science related field. A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in higher education setting. Physical Demands: May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk. May require lifting up to 25 lbs. Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally. Requires operation of a variety of office equipment. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: All candidates should possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to work effectively as a team member. Ability to comply with accreditation standards. Preferences: Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience. A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in higher education setting. Past clinical instruction experiences within a PA Program. Demonstrated history of scholarship and grant submission. Licenses/Certifications: Current NCCPA certification. Current license or eligibility for licensing as a physician assistant in the State of Maryland. Additional Job Details
Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. To apply, please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.