Adjunct Faculty – School of Physician Assistant Studies

MCPHS; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 83,000 - 124,000; Part time

Job summary

MCPHS invites applications for an adjunct faculty member in the MPAS program. The role involves delivering didactic, laboratory and experiential instruction to physician assistant students, and conducting clinical site visits to reinforce learning.

Responsibilities include providing syllabi with objectives and outcomes, engaging assignments, DEI integration, and active student advising via multiple communication channels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies; master’s preferred.
• Current NCCPA certification and licensure eligibility in MA or NH.
• Minimum of three years as a physician assistant with direct patient care.
• Teaching experience in higher education preferred.
• Experience as a clinical preceptor preferred.
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and professional education and student success.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and interact with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic, laboratory and experiential instruction in multiple formats (in-person, online, or blended).
• Provide students with a syllabus including objectives, outcomes, and assessment criteria.
• Create engaging assignments demonstrating real-world relevance of concepts.
• Support DEI integration and co-curricular experiences in the curriculum.
• Post materials and communicate with students via the university LMS and related platforms.
• Advise students during office hours or via videoconference, phone or email.
• Provide service including mentoring, course development, and assessment.
• Other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Teaching experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Master's degree in PA Studies (preferred)

NCCPA certification

Licensure eligibility in MA or NH

Job description

The School of Physician Assistant Studies seeks an adjunct faculty member to deliver high quality learning experiences and education for students in the MPAS M/W Program. The selected candidate will have responsibilities teaching classroom and laboratory courses to physician assistant students and conducting clinical site visits. Subject matters may include history taking and physical examination skills training, medical and procedural skills training, assessment of assignments and facilitating simulation activities.

• Deliver didactic, laboratory and/or experiential instruction via multiple formats (in-person, online, or in a ‘blended’ format) in the blackboard learning management system, zoom platform, and e*value.
• Provide students with an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies in line with those of the School, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation
• Provide engaging assignments that demonstrate the real-world applications of concepts
• Support incorporation of diversity, equity and inclusion into the curriculum, as well as co-curricular experiences, to broaden the education of students and expand their knowledge of health
• Uses the University’s learning management system to post syllabus, assignments and other materials and to communicate with students
• Advises and assists students through office hours or scheduled appointments, by videoconference, phone or email, and through other University-approved mechanisms
• Provides service including student mentoring, ongoing course development, and assessment
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor

Required:

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant Studies, preferred master's in PA Studies
• Current NCCPA certification and eligibility for licensure in MA or NH, depending on campus location. Candidate is required to maintain certification throughout employment.
• Minimum of three years of work experience as a physician assistant with direct patient care
• Teaching experience in higher education is preferred
• Experience as a clinical preceptor is preferred
• Commitment to undergraduate, graduate and/or professional education and student success
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Must be able to work independently and effectively interact with a wide array of parties at all levels (students, faculty, administration/staff, alumni, and external constituents, including healthcare industry professionals)

Finalist candidate(s) for this position will be subject to reference checks and a pre-employment background check as a condition of employment.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. MCPHS is unable to sponsor, or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa. MCPHS is also not an E-Verify institution.

About Us

Established in 1823, Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) is the oldest institution of higher education in Boston, a city that is home to many of the world’s top universities and healthcare institutions. We are one of the largest and most highly-ranked schools for health and life sciences, and our alumni and faculty continually distinguish themselves in healthcare settings around the globe. MCPHS has more than 7000 students across campuses in Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Area (LMA), downtown Worcester, MA and downtown Manchester, NH. Our vision is to empower our Community to create a healthier, more equitable world, which we strive to achieve through our core values of integrity, community, engagement, collaboration, support, and innovation.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to ensuring equal opportunity for all members of the University community. We aim to recruit, develop, and retain the most skilled faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment.