Open Rank Clinical Professor and Associate Program Director, Physician Assistant Program, Department of Medical Sciences (Seattle campus) About the Opportunity The Department of Medical Sciences is recruiting an Associate Program Director (APD) and Open Rank Clinical Professor in the Physician Assistant Program on our Seattle campus. The Associate Program Director and Open Rank Clinical Professor serves as a key leadership partner to the Program Director in the overall management, development, and continuous improvement of the Physician Assistant Program. The APD is responsible for leading the admissions process, overseeing student success and remediation, leading summative student assessment, and collaborating with the program director to ensure compliance with accreditation standards. The Open Rank Clinical Professor is responsible for teaching in the didactic component of the Physician Assistant Program curriculum, ensuring the high educational and medical quality of the curriculum, program organization and administration, and student education and mentoring. The position also carries expectations for scholarship, including contributions to the advancement of PA education and clinical practice, as well as service to the program, university, and broader professional community. The Open Rank Clinical Professor will assist in maintaining accreditation standards and participating in any activities necessary to maintain Northeastern at the forefront of PA education. The position is a 52-week, 1.0 FTE, non-tenure track faculty position.

Minimum Qualifications :

Minimum of a Master's degree in a field related to physician assistant practice or the education of physician assistant students; doctorate preferred Currently certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Washington A minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a practicing clinician Experience in PA education (e.g., lecturer, preceptor, or core PA faculty member) Demonstrated commitment to student-centered education and to cultivating belonging among diverse student and patient populations Strong interpersonal, organizational, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills Strong written and oral communication skills and a commitment to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion Proficiency with standard computer applications (e.g., word processing, email, spreadsheets, databases) Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting clinical education, students, and the physician assistant profession

Principal Faculty Responsibilities :

As a principal faculty member, the Associate Program Director shares responsibility, alongside the Program Director and other principal faculty members, for the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the PA program, including the following core functions: Developing, reviewing, and revising the program's mission statement, goals, and competencies Serve on the admissions committee, including selecting applicants for admission Coordinate, teach, and instruct courses based on areas of content and clinical expertise Provide continuous development, maintenance, and evaluation of both didactic courses and clinical rotation sites Facilitate small group discussion sessions; participate in simulation, and physical diagnosis and skills labs Monitor, evaluate, and document student performance to ensure that they successfully achieve the criteria for successful completion of courses Assist in the development and implementation of remediation plans for students in the didactic and clinical years, as needed Advise and mentor students; participate in all aspects of retention and academic progression Designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum Provide continuous development, maintenance, and evaluation of both didactic courses and clinical rotation sites Participate in clinical site development Participate in clinical site monitoring, including performing site visits during clinical rotations Participating in all aspects of continuous quality improvement activities and using programmatic data to support ongoing program enhancement Participate in all aspects of Program administration Perform additional assignments at the direction of the Program Director of the Physician Assistant Program APD Responsibilitie s: Assist the Program Director in the overall management of the Physician Assistant Program, including ensuring compliance with accreditation standards Serve as a strategic thought partner to the Program Director in the development, implementation, and continuous evolution of a high-quality, innovative PA program that responds to the needs of the Pacific Northwest Provide leadership and oversight of the applicant admissions process, including coordination of application review, interviews, and selection Provide leadership and oversight of student success initiatives, including academic progression, early identification of learners requiring support, and coordination of remediation processes Coordinate individualized remediation plans in collaboration with faculty and university resources for students who do not meet expected academic or professional standards. Provide leadership and oversight of the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of summative assessment processes

Additional Information:

This position may be structured as a four-day academic schedule to accommodate one day per week of clinical practice. Interested candidates should apply here with a curriculum vita that includes a list of publications, a statement addressing the prompt below, and at least three references. Successful faculty at Northeastern are dynamic and innovative scholars with a record of research and teaching excellence and a commitment to fostering a sense of belonging among all members of the Northeastern community. Thus, strong candidates for this faculty position will have the experiences, knowledge, and skills to build their research, pedagogy, and curriculum in ways that reflect and enhance this commitment. Please indicate how your experience, knowledge, and skills have prepared you to contribute to this work with a written statement addressing the following prompt: Teaching statement Please summarize your past instructional and mentorship experiences, your pedagogical philosophy, your plans/goals for teaching in the Bouvé College of Health, and your strategies for teaching and mentoring a cohort of graduate PA students. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by the law. Position Type Academic Additional Information Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer. Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement

• as well as commuting & transportation.

Visit https:

//hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Pay Range:

52-week

Salary Ranges:

Assistant Clinical Professor:

$114,000.00

• $139,000.

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Associate Clinical Professor:

$133,000.00

• $154,000.

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Clinical Professor:

$152,000.00

• $192,000.

00 With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change. To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Seattle-WA/Open-Rank-Clinical-Professor-and-Associate-Program-Director

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