Adjunct PA Studies Instructor & Curriculum Mentor

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences; Manchester (NH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

The Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is seeking an adjunct faculty member for the School of Physician Assistant Studies. This role involves delivering high-quality education in the MPAS M/W Program, focusing on classroom and laboratory courses, and conducting clinical site visits.

Candidates should have a relevant advanced degree and teaching experience, with duties including the creation of engaging assignments and support for student learning through various platforms.

Qualifications

• Experience in teaching healthcare-related subjects.
• Relevant higher education qualification (Master's or Doctorate) in Physician Assistant or related field.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion in education.

Responsibilities

• Deliver classroom and laboratory instruction to students.
• Develop an approved syllabus with clear learning outcomes.
• Provide engaging assignments and real-world applications.
• Advise students through various communication methods.

Skills

Teaching experience

Knowledge of medical and procedural skills

Ability to incorporate diversity in education

Education

Relevant advanced degree

Tools

Blackboard learning management system

Zoom platform

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