About the Opportunity

The Department of Medical Sciences within the Bouvé College of Health Sciences is seeking a 52-week, 1.0 FTE, benefits eligible, non-tenure track open rank Clinical Professor & Program Director. This position is responsible for the overall management of the Physician Assistant Program, including curriculum design, ongoing curriculum and program evaluation, the management of the program budget, facilitation of the applicant admissions process, supervision of faculty, medical director, and administrative support staff, teaching, part-time faculty recruitment, clinical rotation site development, and accreditation maintenance. This position reports to the Chair of the Department of Medical Sciences.  

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Physician Assistant with current or emeritus certification by the National Commission on Certification for Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

• Minimum of a master’s degree in a field related to physician assistant practice or the education of physician assistant students, doctorate preferred but not required, by appointment start date.

• PA Licensed or eligible for licensure within the State of Washington by the appointment start date.

• A minimum of (3) three years of full-time higher education experience

• Strong interpersonal communication, organization, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills

• Proficiency with computer technology (i.e. word processing, e-mail, spreadsheets, databases)

• Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the physician assistant profession

• Strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to promoting diversity and inclusion

• Knowledgeable about ARC-PA accreditation standards and the self-study process\

Responsibilities include:

• Academic counseling of students

• Participate in all aspects of Program administration

• Participate in all aspects of program accreditation activities, including ongoing program review and the continuous self-study process

• Serve on the admissions committee, including applicant selection

• Participate in clinical site development

• Participate in clinical site monitoring, including performing site visits during clinical rotations

• Participate in all aspects of curriculum development, curriculum coordination, and curriculum evaluation

• Participate in program goals, mission statement, and program values review and revision

• Participate in all aspects of program evaluation

• Review and revision of program competencies

• Review and revision of program goals

• Assist in the development and implementation of remediation plans for students in the didactic and clinical years, as needed

• Provide continuous development, maintenance, and evaluation of both didactic courses and clinical rotation sites

• Monitor, evaluate, and document student performance to ensure that they successfully achieve the criteria for successful completion of courses

• Coordinate, teach, and instruct courses based on areas of content and clinical expertise

• Advise and mentor students; participate in all aspects of retention and academic progression

• Facilitate small group discussion sessions; participate in simulation and physical diagnosis and skills labs 

• Develop criteria and procedures for didactic and/or clinical courses consistent with ARC-PA Standards

• Perform additional assignments at the direction of the Program Director of the Physician Assistant Program

 

Program Director Responsibilities:

Provide effective leadership of the Physician Assistant Program, to include:

• Program organization

• Program administration

• Fiscal management of the program

• Continuous programmatic review and analysis

• Program planning

• Program development

• Completion all ARC-PA required documents

• Adherence to all ARC-PA Standards and Policies

Provide effective leadership by exhibiting:

• Responsiveness to issues related to personnel

• Strong communication skills

• Proactive problem solving

Manage the Physician Assistant Program accreditation activities, to include:

• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge on accreditation requirements

• Ensuring that the Program meets all ARC-PA guidelines and standards

Supervises all individuals in the roles of medical director, principal and instructional faculty, and staff in activities that directly relate to the PA program.

Represent the Northeastern University PA Program to the University and to the surrounding health care community in a positive and professional manner

Participate in the development, review, and revision of the PA Program mission statement, goals, and core values of the program

Oversee both the didactic and clinical components of the curriculum which includes program curriculum coordinating, development, and evaluation

Chair the Admissions Committee, participate fully in the admissions process including selection of applicants for admission to the program

Actively recruit and mentor prospective applicants to the PA Program

Advise and mentor students; participate in all aspects of recruitment, retention, and academic progression

Serve on all appropriate School, College, and University committees

Liaise with the regional medical community for the development of clinical rotation sites and to promote the academic and career development of Northeastern PA students and graduates

Monitor, evaluate, and document student performance to ensure that they successfully achieve the program learning outcomes and all criteria for successful completion of both the didactic courses and clinical rotations, including academic counseling

 

This faculty position is four days per week to allow for one day of clinical practice.

Additional Information: Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vitae that includes a list of publications, statement addressing the prompt below, and at least three reference letters.

 

Successful faculty at Northeastern will be dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering belonging in the university community.  Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the expertise, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your expertise, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with written statement addressing the following prompt:

Leadership statement:

Please describe your past experiences and activities and/or your future plans detailing  your leadership style, how you intend to cultivate a culture that promotes a sense of belonging, including fostering a free and open exchange of ideas and managing different perspectives to help others strengthen their practice.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

52-week salary ranges: Associate Clinical Professor: $131,000 – $165,000* | Clinical Professor: $165,000 - $185,000* | *Additional Administrative stipend to apply to Director duties.

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.