Adjunct Faculty

Morehouse School of Medicine; Atlanta (GA); Vor Ort; USD 40.000 - 70.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta, GA invites applications for a part-time Adjunct Faculty Lecturer in the Physician Assistant Studies program. The lecturer will collaborate with the Program Director, Academic Director and Clinical Director to develop and deliver didactic and clinical content while aligning with MSM's learner-centered philosophy and commitment to health equity.

Responsibilities include teaching, scholarship, academic advising, service and professional activities; design

Qualifikationen

• Previous clinical precepting or teaching experience for an accredited physician assistant program or medical school is strongly preferred.
• Clinicians new to academia, with at least one year of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant, are encouraged to apply and will have mentoring and faculty development opportunities.
• Competent analytical skills.
• Desire to develop as a faculty and leader in PA education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage and communicate with diverse students, healthcare professionals and stakeholders.

Aufgaben

• Work closely with the Program Director, Academic Director and Clinical Director to ensure cohesiveness of the didactic and clinical curricula by implementing curricula aligned with the program’s educational philosophy.
• Design original or modify existing curricula to correlate with program goals and learning outcomes.
• Generate and deliver classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within basic medical and clinical science topics.
• Assess students and provide remediation in accordance with the program’s policy.
• Contribute to programmatic data gathering/analysis and help design/implement actions based on findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the program director or designee.

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Social justice

Data collection/analysis

Collaboration

Resource prioritization

Jobbeschreibung

About MSM

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.

We exist to:

• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
• With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.

At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number

ACAD405

Job Title

Adjunct Faculty

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty

Position Type

Faculty

Number of Vacancies

1

Salary

Commensurate with experience

Department

Physician Assistant Studies

Position Summary

The Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) Physician Assistant Program educates aspiring physician assistants to be forward-thinking, community-minded citizens who will lead the way in solving our nation’s and the world’s most challenging health care challenges. The learner-centered educational model fosters inclusion, discovery, and innovation to help lead in the creation and advancement of health equity. The MSM Physician Assistant Program invites applications for the Lecturer Position.

Position Summary:

This part-time position will work closely with the Program Director, Academic Director and Clinical Director to develop and deliver content for courses within the didactic and clinical curricula. Duties include teaching, scholarship, academic advising, service and professional activities. Lecturers will operate within the MSM framework of lifelong learning through innovative teaching, learner-centered curricula, collaborative scholarship, and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Program Director, Academic Director and Clinical Director to ensure cohesiveness of the didactic and clinical curricula by implementing curricula that is in harmony with the educational philosophy of the program.
• Design original or review and modify as appropriate existing curricula to correlate with program defined goals and learning outcomes.
• Responsible for generating and delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics based on the individual’s qualifications.
• Responsible for student assessment and remediation in accordance with the program’s remediation policy.
• Relative to your course, actively participate in programmatic data gathering and analysis, as well as design and implementation of action plans in response to the analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the program director and or his/her designee.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate leadership and management abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to social justice and values-driven curricula.
• Ability to collect and manage data to track performance outcomes to ensure comparable educational experiences.
• Strong collaboration, team building, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strategically prioritize resources necessary for program support.

Minimum Qualifications

• Previous clinical precepting or teaching experience for an accredited physician assistant program or medical school is strongly preferred.
• Clinicians new to academia, with at least one year of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant, are encouraged to apply and will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment with active and supportive mentoring and faculty development training.
• Competent analytical skills
• Desire to develop as a faculty and leader in PA education.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, engage and communicate with diverse students, healthcare professionals and stakeholders.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Employment in this role may be contingent upon extramural funding and successful performance and may be terminated or reduced in percentage of appointment if such funding is not secured or ceases to be available.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.

Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.

Immunization

Immunization Requirements

It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are encouraged to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Our vision is to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.

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