Physician Assistant Director of Curriculum Innovation and Evaluation

Morehouse School of Medicine; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physician Assistant Director of Curriculum Innovation and Evaluation to lead educational initiatives. This role involves overseeing curriculum development, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, and fostering innovative teaching methodologies. The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to health equity and a passion for physician assistant education. Join a vibrant community focused on preparing future healthcare leaders and making a significant impact in the field. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of medical education and contribute to the advancement of health equity.

Qualifications

• Master's degree or higher required, doctorate preferred.
• Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.

Responsibilities

• Oversee curriculum development and implementation for the Physician Assistant Program.
• Assist in accreditation documentation and innovative teaching methodologies.
• Engage with students and monitor trends in physician assistant education.

Skills

Leadership and management abilities

Interpersonal skills

Data management

Collaboration and team building

Conflict resolution skills

Education

Master's degree or higher

Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited program

Job description

Physician Assistant Director of Curriculum Innovation and Evaluation

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.

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 Principal Faculty Position.

Posting Number: ACAD420

Job Title: Physician Assistant Director of Curriculum Innovation and Evaluation

Position Type: Faculty

Number of vacancies: Open Recruitment

Salary: Commensurate with experience

Department: Physician Assistant Studies

Position Summary: This is an in-person position not hybrid. The Director of Curriculum Innovation and Evaluation reports directly to the Program Director and is responsible for overseeing curriculum development and implementation, teaching methodologies, and ensuring continuous data management, analysis, and reporting for compliance to all ARC-PA, PAEA, and regional accreditation standards.

The Director of Curriculum Innovation and Evaluation is a key member of the leadership team and in concert with the Program Director supports all curricular, assessment, and instructional aspects of the Physician Assistant Program. Initial duties will include the ongoing preparation for the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) provisional accreditation site visits. Other duties include teaching, scholarship, academic advising, service, admissions, and professional activities. In all matters, faculty are expected to maintain the highest standards of professional ethics consistent with the MSM Mission. This is a non-tenure track position, eligible for multi-year appointment. The Director of Curriculum and Instruction will operate within the MSM framework of lifelong learning through innovative teaching, learner-centered curricula, collaborative scholarship, and clinical excellence.

Responsibilities:

1. Support program director with accreditation documentation and problem-solving activities related to the didactic and clinical curriculum.
2. Identify and support the implementation of innovative medical education pedagogies and methodologies.
3. Review, revise, and assist in the development of programmatic instruments including reports and surveys.
4. Assist in developing a semester-by-semester ongoing analysis of outcome assessment for core didactic and clinical courses to program director in concert with MSM Office of Educational Outcomes and core PA didactic faculty.
5. Assist the implementation, review, and evaluation of ongoing curriculum evaluation to maintain program expectations and support accreditation compliance.
6. Assist in a comprehensive evaluation process for the physician assistant program, ensuring there are valid and reliable measures to assess student achievement of program objectives/competencies, course reviews, faculty teaching, and programmatic effectiveness.
7. Obtain and utilize data from a variety of sources including internal and external benchmarking, research findings, and outcomes data.
8. Assist in the admission, success, remediation, and retention of physician assistant students during the didactic and clinical educational training.
9. Teach, evaluate, and advise didactic and clinical physician assistant students.
10. Serve on committees and subcommittees related to education and curriculum and serve as a resource to other committees as necessary.
11. Engage regularly with students/student representatives to provide a participatory forum for students to voice educational issues and provide ongoing feedback.
12. Monitor and report regional, national, and international trends in physician assistant education.
13. Perform other duties as assigned by the program director and/or his/her designee.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrate leadership and management abilities.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to social justice and values-driven curricula.
• 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:

1. Graduation from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program.
2. Master’s degree or higher (doctorate preferred).
3. Current NCCPA certification and eligible for licensure in Georgia.
4. Demonstrated commitment to MSM’s Mission to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.
5. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary and interprofessional settings.
6. Demonstrated ability to engage, support, and lead diverse groups.
7. Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical or classroom instruction.
8. Minimum 3 years of experience as a physician assistant.
9. Expertise in pedagogy, learning and assessment, and demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to current trends in physician assistant education.
10. Demonstrated success in working with faculty, administrators, students, and staff within a higher education learning community.
11. Passion for and commitment to physician assistant education for purposes of optimizing patient outcomes.

Non-PA Faculty Candidates: In lieu of PA teaching experience and the required PA certification, candidates must demonstrate clinical or classroom teaching in the specified field of study.

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 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.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * What is your highest level of completed education?
  • High School/GED
  • Associate's Degree
  • Bachelor's Degree
  • Master's Degree
  • EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD
• * Did you graduate from an ARC-PA accredited physician assistant program?
  • NO
  • YES
• * Please indicate your current PA licensure status:
  • Eligible for licensure as a PA in Georgia
  • Currently licensed as a PA in Georgia
  • Not eligible for licensure as a PA in Georgia
• * How many years of experience do you have as a Physician Assistant?
  • 0-2 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 4+ years
• * How many years of experience do you have providing physician assistant education?
  • 0-2 years
  • 2-4 years
  • 4+ years
• * Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.

  (Open Ended Question)

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae or Resume

Optional Documents:

• Cover Letter
• Professional License
• Other Document

Our vision is to lead the creation and advancement of health equity.

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

Partner Site(s): Morehouse Healthcare