Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Physician Assistant Program The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. The selected candidate will report directly to the Program Director and will collaborate closely with PA faculty and staff to support the program's mission and ensure ongoing compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards. UMES is committed to providing time, support, and resources for the professional growth and development of its faculty. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Salary:

$118,000 - $134,000

Benefits:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

• Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employeesand dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee BenefitsDivision.
• Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and visioncoverage
• Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or anOptional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental RetirementAccounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual statematch, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLifePlan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).
• Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USMpolicies, spouses and dependents at University System of Marylandinstitutions.
• Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days peryear, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.
• Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State ofMaryland wellness programs.

Responsibilities:

Teaching

• Teach assigned didactic and/or clinical courses within the PA curriculumas designated by the Program Director or Director of Didactic Education.
• Develop and revise course content, including syllabi, lecture materials (e.g.,PowerPoint presentations), and examination questions.
• Participate in the continuous evaluation and improvement of coursedelivery, instructional effectiveness, and student learning outcomes.
• Supervise and assess student performance in classroom, laboratory, andclinical settings.
• Engage in student advising, mentorship, and academic remediation asneeded.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of competency-basedassessments and instructional materials aligned with program goals andnational standards.
• Participate in peer review of faculty teaching and provide constructivefeedback to support instructional excellence.
• Conduct site visits for students on clinical rotations to evaluateperformance, ensure quality of the clinical learning environment andmaintain preceptor relationships.
• Grade student assignments, exams, and other assessments in a timely andconstructive manner, providing meaningful feedback to support learningand growth.

Service

• Serve on the PA Program Admissions Committee, including reviewingapplications, interviewing prospective students and participating inadmissions decision-making.
• Engage in departmental, school, and university-level committee work andservice activities.
• Participate in community outreach and service initiatives aligned with themission of the program and university.
• Assist in the coordination, execution, and documentation of regularprogrammatic self- assessments, including semester reviews and theannual department retreat.
• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and revision of the program'smission, goals, objectives, and learning outcomes.
• Collaborate in interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives with other healthprofessions programs to promote team-based care and interdisciplinarylearning experiences.

Scholarship/Research

• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, grant writing, qualityimprovement initiatives, curriculum innovation, or educational scholarship.
• Present scholarly work at local, regional, national, or internationalconferences.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other academic outlets.
• Maintain professional licensure and national certification as appropriate toarea of expertise.
• Support student research initiatives and serve as a mentor for studentscholarly projects.

Other

• Participate in accreditation and compliance-related activities, including thecollection and analysis of data aligned with ARC-PA Standards.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director that support thesuccess of the PA Program and School of Pharmacy and HealthProfessions.
• Assist in reviewing and updating the Student Handbook on an annual basis.

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience.
• Current license or eligibility for licensing as a physician assistant in the State of Maryland. OR Physician with the following:
• A board-certified Doctor of Medicine/Osteopathy with a full unrestricted MD license or eligibility to obtain such a licensure in the State of Maryland. OR Non-clinician Scientist or Health Professional with the following:
• Doctoral degree in a health or science related field

Preferences:

• Physician Assistant candidates
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in higher education setting.
• A minimum of 2 years clinical experience.
• Past clinical instruction experiences within a PA Program.
• Demonstrated history of scholarship and grant submission.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Candidates should possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to comply with accreditation standards.

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, stooping, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Licenses/ Certifications:

As stated under qualifications. Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials:

Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and a list of names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date:

N/A

Posting Close Date:

N/A

Open Until Filled:

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