Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, MSPA

Job Description

Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, MSPA | |Position DetailsPosition Information Position Type Faculty Faculty Track Clinical Position Title Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor, MSPA Employment Status Full Time Months 12 Campus Portland, ME Description The faculty member/clinical coordinator will work with the Program Director, Didactic Coordinator, PA faculty and staff, and UNE faculty to ensure that the educational environment demonstrates qualities needed to provide a superior medical education in accordance with ARC -PA standards. Responsibilities Duties involve collaboration with the Program Director and other faculty. As a principle faculty member, and in accordance with ARC -PA Standards, the PA faculty member has responsibility for: * Developing the mission statement of the program* Selecting applicants for admission to the program* Providing student instruction (all faculty must participate in didactic year curriculum)* Evaluating student performance* Academic counseling of PA students* Assuring the availability of remedial instruction* Designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating curriculum* Administering and evaluating the program* Service to include Program, College and University committee membership* Professional development in the area of research and scholarly activity* Engage the medical community and Clinical Sites to provide specialty instruction and curriculum enhancement* Participate in University and accreditation ongoing self-study and site visit activities in maintaining full program accreditation* Participate in regular ongoing self-assessment and improvement efforts* Represent the program at professional, medical, and other meetings* Assume any other related duties necessary to develop and maintain an effective program* Other related duties as assigned* Complete the University new employee orientation, sexual harassment and other required training within 30 days of the date of hire* Understand and comply with the University Safety Manual Core faculty members must not participate as health care providers for students in the program.Work Load Distribution:Teaching: 80%, Scholarship: 10%, Service 10%Customer Contacts: Internal:Students, faculty and staffExternal:Clinical sites and medical communityExposure to Confidential Material: Extensive QualificationsKnowledge, Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited PA program required. (If MD/DO an AAMC recognized allopathic or osteopathic medical school) NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant (If MD/DO, certified by an ABMS or AOA approved specialty board) Current licensure in Maine, or license eligible required for both PA and physicians Minimum of three years clinical experience as a physician assistant or physician preferred. Excellent oral, written, and computer skills (proficiency in electronic communication, word processing, and accessing internet resources) required. Knowledge of the roles, responsibilities and scope of practice of Physician Assistant profession required.Skills and Other Requirements: Team-building, organization, and leadership skills. Ability to network with outside organizations and facilities. Collaborative spirit Ability to travelOther Desirable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Masters level degree from accredited PA program or other health related field preferred Doctoral degree or willingness to pursue same preferred Teaching and/or administrative experience in PA education or other health related field preferred Evidence of interest in research/scholarly activities preferred. Active participation/leadership in local, regional, or national PA or other medical organizations preferredSupervision Received:Receives General supervision from the PA Program DirectorSupervision Given:Provides Close supervision of students associated with the Physician Assistant Program, as appropriate.Working Conditions:Office and clinical environment EEO Statement Summary Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits and will not tolerate discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors will not be permitted to have an adverse influence upon decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities. COVID Vaccination Statement (PLEASE NOTE) In order to protect the health and safety of the UNE community, UNE requires all students enrolled in classes on our campuses and all on-campus employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID -19 prior to the start of employment. Additionally, boosters will be required for fully vaccinated individuals per the recommendation of the CDC . This would require booster doses for individuals who received the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna primary series 5 months or more earlier, or who received a J&J/Janssen single-dose vaccine 2 months or more earlier. The University allows for religious and medical exemptions to the policy. If you believe you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption to the vaccine policy you may seek the exemption through Human Resources after receiving this conditional offer of employment. Please note that no person to whom the policy applies will be finally employed or permitted to work if they are not fully vaccinated unless they request an exemption and are granted one. Posting Detail Information Posting Number 20161466P Open Date Close Date Open Until Filled YesSupplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).Documents Needed to ApplyRequired Documents- Cover Letter- Curriculum Vitae- ResumeOptional Documents

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