Faculty - Medical Director

Brenau University; Gainesville (GA); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Brenau University invites applications for a Faculty - Medical Director. Rank TBD. The successful candidate will lead medical education for the PA program, guide admissions, and help shape curricula and assessment to align with accreditation standards.

Preference given to individuals with GA licensure, ABMS/AOA board certification, and strong clinical leadership with active community engagement.

Qualifikationen

• Licensed physician assistant with GA license and board certification.
• Experience shaping graduate level clinical education and curricula.
• Ability to collaborate with medical community and admissions team.

Aufgaben

• Provide medical leadership for the PA program and advocate for the department.
• Assist in admissions criteria development and candidate selection.
• Contribute to curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation activities.
• Develop and evaluate didactic and clinical curricula for NCCPA blueprint coverage.
• Recruit and maintain clinical sites meeting accreditation standards.
• Promote professionalism and participate in departmental meetings.

Kenntnisse

PA practice standards

Graduate program development

Clinical education experience

Academic leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management

Community involvement

Ausbildung

Georgia medical license

ABMS/AOA specialty board certification

Jobbeschreibung

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Faculty - Medical Director

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1725

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in its employment practices or educational programs.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.

ELIGIBILITY : Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn't require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment.

Position Summary: Medical Director/Faculty - rank TBD

Minimum Qualifications :

• Currently or previously licensed in the state of Georgia.
• Currently or previously certified by an ABMS- or AOA-approved specialty board.
• Knowledge about current PA practice standards and the PA role.
• Academic preparation and/or experience in graduate level clinical education, including being knowledgeable in course development and strategies promoting effectiveness.
• Previous clinical medical experience and understanding of the medical environment (minimum of 5 years of experience preferred).
• Effective communication skills and able to use various communication tools.
• A record of involvement within the local professional community.
• Ability to effectively and independently work on numerous projects/tasks.
• Ability to function well within a collegial, collaborative work environment.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

Specific duties of the Medical Director:

Teaching & Administration:

• Provide medical leadership to and serve as an advocate for the PA Program to the medical community.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of admissions criteria for effectiveness regarding student applicant characteristics that reinforce student, program and institutional success in advancement of students through the entire PA curriculum and attainment of professional certification.
• Assist in interviewing applicants and selecting appropriate candidates for admission to the program.
• Assist in the development, review and revision of the department’s mission statement, goals and competencies.
• Provide student instruction in area(s) of expertise.
• Assist in the development and assessment of student learning outcomes.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of both didactic and clinical year curricula by participation in the PA program’s curriculum committee and annual Faculty and Staff Retreat.
• Assist in the development and evaluation of the program curricula to allow comprehensive instruction in current NCCPA blueprint diseases/disorders and practice task areas.
• Assist in the recruitment, development, maintenance, and evaluation of clinical sites for experiential training to ensure that these sites meet accreditation standards for clinical training. Plan clinical experiences that will prepare competent practitioners for both traditional and emerging practice settings.
• Assist in the evaluation of the Program’s curricula and policies in regards to ARC-PA Accreditation Standards, including contribution to ongoing program review and self-assessment, mapping of course content and examinations, and assisting with accreditation site visits.
• Promote professionalism by modeling such behaviors inside and outside the classroom, college and university.
• Attend departmental meetings and retreats, as required.
• Assist in evaluation of the curricula and of the program as part of ongoing programmatic self-assessment.
• Serve as an “ambassador” for the university, college, and department through participation in service activities.
• Participate in the evaluation and accurate documentation of student academic performance and professionalism, identifying “at‑risk” student and assisting in the provision of remedial instruction of these students .
• Remain current within his academic discipline.
• Lead by example with his performance in the areas of teaching and advising students, and in participation in professional academic venues.
• Provide input and guidance concerning the Master’s capstone research project and PA faculty scholarship efforts, as appropriate.
• Participate in PA Program research activities in collaboration with other Brenau faculty members, as appropriate.

Community Relations Within and Outside of Brenau:

• Represent the department within the Brenau community through committee service, attendance at University-sponsored events, and the establishment of collegial relationships with other faculty and administrators.
• Represent the University to the community in a professional and positive way through volunteer service, participation in community events, and professional affiliations.