Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Program

Meharry Medical College; Vaughan; On-site; CAD 50,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned educational institution is seeking an Assistant Professor for the Physician Assistant Program in Vaughan, Canada. This part-time role involves developing curricula, providing student instruction, and evaluating student performance. Candidates should possess a relevant Master's degree, experience in education, and knowledge of clinical education. If you're passionate about healthcare education, this opportunity might be for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant Master’s Degree in a science and/or health-related area.
• Experience in undergraduate or graduate education.
• Current NCCPA certification preferred.
• Tennessee medical license or eligibility preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and revise mission statement and program goals.
• Select applicants for admission to the PA program.
• Provide instruction in public health and research methods.
• Evaluate student performance and provide advising.
• Design and evaluate curriculum.

Skills

Knowledge of PA or medical clinical education

Excellent oral, written, and computer skills

Ability to travel

Knowledge of curriculum development

Ability to network and interact professionally

Education

Relevant Master’s Degree in a science and/or health-related area

Experience in undergraduate or graduate education

Current NCCPA certification (preference)

Tennessee medical license or eligibility (preference)

Experience in PA education (preference)

Job description

Overview

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The Principal Faculty will report directly to the Program Director and support the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the PA program’s curriculum. (0.25 FTE)

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and revise the mission statement, goals, and competencies of the program.
• Select applicants for admission to the PA program.
• Provide student instruction in public health, research methods, and the applied learning series.
• Evaluate student performance.
• Academic advising and counseling of students.
• Ensure the availability of remedial instruction.
• Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the clinical and didactic curriculum.
• Evaluate the program.
• Serve on PA Program Committees, attend ad-hoc meetings, commencement, and convocation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills

• Knowledge of and experience with PA or medical clinical education.
• Excellent oral, written, and computer skills.
• Ability to travel.
• Knowledge of curriculum and course development.
• Ability to network and interact professionally with students, faculty, staff, clinical sites, and preceptors.

Required Education and Experience

• Relevant Master’s Degree in a science and / or health-related area from an accredited institution.
• Experience in undergraduate or graduate education.
• Preferences: Current NCCPA certification, Tennessee medical license or eligibility, experience in PA education.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Higher Education

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