Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

MGH Institute of Health Professions seeks a qualified, full-time PA education faculty member to join the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and the Department of PA Studies. The appointment level is flexible based on education, experience, and record of accomplishment, with opportunities for leadership in the PA program.

The faculty member will teach, advise students, and participate in program development, evaluation, and scholarly activity while exemplifying interprofessional

Qualifications

• Earned terminal degree in PA or related health field.
• Minimum 2 years in PA/medical education; 5 years preferred.
• Massachusetts license or eligibility.
• NCCPA certification for PAs or medical board certification for physicians.
• Minimum 4 years of clinical practice.
• Established record of service and scholarship in health professions.
• Doctorate preferred but not required.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Responsibilities

• Teach in PA program and provide student advisement.
• Participate in program development, assessment and evaluation.
• Contribute to admissions processes and curriculum design.
• Engage in scholarly activity and interprofessional collaboration.
• Model integrity, reflection, and ethical behavior for learners.
• Provide mentorship and service within the Institute and hospital affiliates.

Skills

PA education

Curriculum design

Educational technology

Student advisement

Scholarly writing

Interprofessional collaboration

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Terminal degree in PA/health profession

Master's degree in PA education or related field

PhD/EdD/DrPH preferred

Job description

Site: The General Hospital Corporation. Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

Job Summary

The MGH Institute of Health Professions ("Institute") seeks an experienced, full-time faculty member to serve within its School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Department of PA Studies. The appointment is a role available at all ranks, based on the candidate’s education, experience, and record of accomplishment. Opportunities exist for an academic leadership role within the PA program, if desirable. The Institute is part of the Massachusetts General Hospital and the only degree-granting affiliate of the Mass General Brigham. The Institute encompasses one additional school—the School of Nursing—with numerous opportunities and programs to support interprofessional education and practice.

The faculty member should bring experience in PA education, curriculum design and evaluation, and scholarly pursuits. The primary duties and responsibilities include teaching, student advisement, institutional and professional service, and scholarship. As a faculty within the PA program, the faculty member will actively participate in defining and periodically updating the program’s mission, goals, learning outcomes and graduate competencies; selecting applicants for admission; providing student instruction and mentorship; conducting assessments and evaluations of student performance; serving as a role model to student, modeling integrity, reflection, critical thinking, inclusion, collaboration, and empathy; offering academic counseling and advisement to students; designing and delivering remedial instruction; developing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the PA program, including its admissions processes, curriculum, and program effectiveness; and peer mentorship.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Earned terminal academic degree for the discipline (e.g., master’s degree for PA)
• Minimum 2 years experience in PA education/medical education (5 years preferred)
• Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts
• If a PA, current NCCPA certification; If a physician, current board certification
• Minimum 4 years of clinical practice experience
• Established record of service and scholarship in the health professions

*An earned doctorate relevant to higher education or healthcare (e.g., PhD, EdD, DrPH, DHSc, etc.) is preferred but not required.

**Licensees should be in good standing with the respective state licensing authority and maintain their licensure and relevant certification throughout their employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and experience in PA/medical education.

Knowledge of the PA profession and current PA practice.

Demonstrate competency as an effective, reflective teacher and advisor.

Record of service to their discipline and/or higher education.

Proficiency in educational technologies relevant to graduate health professions education.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of an interprofessional collaborative team.

Ability to interact effectively and ethically (including setting appropriate boundaries) with students, faculty, staff, preceptors, and administrators.

Ability to produce and disseminate scholarly works.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The IHP is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each faculty member’s experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The expected base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $145,000, based on faculty rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor), qualifications, and discipline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors such as academic and clinical experience, teaching responsibilities, education, licensure, specialty, training, market, and internal equity. This range represents base salary only and does not include benefits or other elements of total compensation; details about the full compensation and benefits package will be shared during the recruitment process.

• Remote Type: Hybrid
• Work Location: 100 First Avenue
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Employee Type: Regular
• Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

1700 The MGH Institute of Health Professions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran’s Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at (857)-282-7642.