Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies

PA Faculty Position at MGH Institute of Health Professions

The MGH Institute of Health Professions ("Institute") seeks an experienced, full-time faculty member to serve within its School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Department of PA Studies. The appointment is a role available at all ranks, based on the candidate's education, experience, and record of accomplishment. Opportunities exist for an academic leadership role within the PA program, if desirable. The Institute is part of the Massachusetts General Hospital and the only degree-granting affiliate of the Mass General Brigham. The Institute encompasses one additional schoolthe School of Nursingwith numerous opportunities and programs to support interprofessional education and practice. The Mass General Brigham health system is home to the oldest, most established Harvard Teaching Hospitals and is the largest hospital-funded research enterprise in the United States with over $2 billion in annual research activities. The health system employs over 80,000 people across its broad range of academic medical centers, specialty and community hospitals, clinics, diagnostic centers, and more. The system provides world-class, state of the art clinical training and career opportunities for the PA program's trainees and graduates. The faculty member should bring experience in PA education, curriculum design and evaluation, and scholarly pursuits. The primary duties and responsibilities include teaching, student advisement, institutional and professional service, and scholarship.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Earned terminal academic degree for the discipline (e.g., master's degree for PA)
• Minimum 2 years experience in PA education/medical education (5 years preferred)
• Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts
• If a PA, current NCCPA certification; If a physician, current board certification
• Minimum 4 years of clinical practice experience
• Established record of service and scholarship in the health professions

*An earned doctorate relevant to higher education or healthcare (e.g., PhD, EdD, DrPH, DHSc, etc.) is preferred but not required.

**Licensees should be in good standing with the respective state licensing authority and maintain their licensure and relevant certification throughout their employment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge and experience in PA/medical education.

Knowledge of the PA profession and current PA practice.

Demonstrate competency as an effective, reflective teacher and advisor.

Record of service to their discipline and/or higher education.

Proficiency in educational technologies relevant to graduate health professions education.

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of an interprofessional collaborative team.

Ability to interact effectively and ethically (including setting appropriate boundaries) with students, faculty, staff, preceptors, and administrators.

Ability to produce and disseminate scholarly works.

Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education.

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

The IHP is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each faculty member's experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The expected base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $145,000, based on faculty rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor), qualifications, and discipline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors such as academic and clinical experience, teaching responsibilities, education, licensure, specialty, training, market, and internal equity. This range represents base salary only and does not include benefits or other elements of total compensation; details about the full compensation and benefits package will be shared during the recruitment process.

Remote Type

Hybrid

Work Location

100 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Employee Type

Regular

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement:

1700 The MGH Institute of Health Professions, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veteran's Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants who require accommodation in the job application process may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

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