Physician Assistant (Assistant/Associate/Professor)

Morehouse School of Medicine; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) invites applications for an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Physician Assistant Program. The role focuses on education, leadership, and scholarly activity to advance health equity.

The PA Program seeks individuals who will lead in didactic and clinical teaching while contributing to curriculum development and accreditation efforts. The appointment emphasizes learner-centered education, community engagement, and collaboration with inter-professional

Qualifications

• Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
• Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current NCCPA certification and eligible for licensure in Georgia.
• Demonstrated commitment to MSM’s Mission to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary settings.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, support and lead diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Serve as course director and instructor for the didactic, clinical, and Board Review courses.
• Lecturer or small group facilitator across curriculum areas (Physical Diagnosis, Clinical Medicine Tutorials, etc.).
• Grade student assignments and evaluate academic and professional development.
• Support other PA faculty in responsibilities as assigned by Program Director.
• Assist in recruitment, evaluation, and maintenance of clinical rotation sites and preceptors.
• Participate in site visits to evaluate students and clinical sites.
• Assist in curriculum development and program progress.
• Assist in admission, remediation, and retention of PA students.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Social justice

Communication

Data analysis

Collaboration

Resource prioritization

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program

Master’s degree or higher

Regionally accredited college or university

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

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.

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.

You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !

Posting Number: ACAD346

Job Title

Position Title

Position Type

Faculty

Number of vacancies

Open Recruitment

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 Assistant or Associate Professor position.

Responsibilities

• Serve as course director and instructor for the didactic, clinical, and Board Review courses.
• Participate as a lecturer/small group facilitator throughout the curriculum, teaching in areas of expertise and program need (Physical Diagnosis, Clinical Medicine Tutorials, etc.).
• Grade student assignments and evaluate student academic and professional development.
• Support other PA faculty in other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director.
• Assist in the recruitment, evaluation and maintenance of quality clinical rotation sites, the faculty development of volunteer clinical preceptors, and the assignment and scheduling of clinical year rotations and electives.
• Participate in ongoing schedule of periodic site visits to evaluate students on clinical rotation and to evaluate clinical sites and the supervision provided by clinical preceptors.
• Assist program director and/or his/her designee with curriculum development and ongoing program progress.
• Assist in the admission, remediation, and retention of physician assistant students during the didactic and clinical educational training.
• Serve on committees and subcommittees related to education and curriculum and serve as a resource to other committees as necessary.
• Participate in the ARC -PA application, self‑study, and site visits activities necessary in acquiring provisional and continuing program accreditation.
• Assist program director and/or his/her designee with accreditation documentation and problem‑solving activities related to the didactic and clinical curriculum.
• Support educational research and scholarship to foster a learning community of educator‑scholars who will ensure educational excellence for all physician assistant students.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the program director and/or his/her designee.
• Represent the PA Program within the MSM community and statewide medical community.
• Participate in national, regional and state PA professional organizations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrate leadership and management abilities
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to social justice and values‑driven curricula.
• Strong verbal/written communication skills.
• 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

• Graduation from an ARC -PA accredited physician assistant program.
• Master’s degree or higher. Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Current NCCPA certification and eligible for licensure in Georgia.
• Demonstrated commitment to MSM’s Mission to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary and inter‑professional settings.
• Demonstrated ability to engage, support and lead diverse groups.
• Minimum 2 years of experience of academic teaching experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience as a physician assistant.
• Expertise in pedagogy, learning and assessment, and demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to current trends in physician assistant education.
• Demonstrated success in working with faculty, administrators, students and staff within a higher education learning community.
• Passion for and commitment to physician assistant education for purposes of optimizing patient outcomes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree. Degree must be from a regionally accredited college or university.

Closing Date

Open Until Filled No

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.

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.

Morehouse School of Medicine
720 Westview Drive
Atlanta, GA 30310
404-752-1500

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