Educator-Physician Assistant Program

City: Rochester

State: MN

Remote: No

Department: Education

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and  comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Responsibilities

The faculty position involves administrative, academic, service and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Program, School and Institution. Faculty are responsible for developing learning content, executing that content and evaluating student performance in the didactic curriculum. In addition to teaching responsibilities, faculty are expected to engage in research and other scholarly activities, clinical practice, and professional activities.

This core faculty position involves administrative, academic, service and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the Program, School and Institution.  Primary responsibilities of this position include:

• Collaborating with the didactic team to develop and modify the curriculum
• Teaching and facilitating within the Adult and Pediatric Medicine, History and Physical Examination, Communication of Medicine, Diagnostic Procedures, Clinical Skills I & II, Advance Clinical Therapeutics, and Clinical Inquiry courses according to your expertise and the needs of the program.
• Participating in the Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and Virtual Reality (VR) curriculum
• Oversee and collaborate with the basic sciences course adjunct faculty
• Proctor formative and summative evaluations throughout the year
• Evaluate student performance in the didactic curriculum.

**Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.  Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.

Qualifications

The qualified candidate will be a certified physician assistant with at least three years clinical experience (family medicine or internal medicine preferred) ,  having earned a Master’s degree, with additional evidence of content expertise related to PA education. 

A PhD or academic doctoral degree equivalent (EdD, DSc), is preferred (or if in progress, a reasonable plan of completion). A professional doctorate (DMSc, DHSc) is also favorable. 

The ideal candidate will have a broad range of knowledge and skills to fulfill the role. Prior teaching/precepting experience in a PA education program is preferred. A record of scholarly activity (peer-reviewed publications, peer-reviewed presentations, curriculum development, educational assessment/evaluation, research engagement) is preferred. Membership in professional organization(s) with evidence of involvement at the local, state and/or national levels is desirable. 
Current certification by the NCCPA is required. Licensure or eligibility for PA licensure in Minnesota is required.

This faculty position will also implement instructional strategies that emphasize students' use of effective critical-thinking skills through problem-solving and other progressive active-learning modalities.  In addition to curricular development and teaching responsibilities, faculty members are expected to be involved in admissions, research and other scholarly activities, clinical practice, and professional activities. All faculty roles will involve advising and mentoring students, working effectively with diverse stakeholders within the School and Mayo Clinic, and collaborating with other university partners. 

This faculty role is a .4 FTE (16 hours a week) commitment with a variance in the schedule. 

Exemption Status

Exempt

Compensation Detail

$51,683.84 - $77,542.40 / year

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Part Time

Hours/Pay Period

32

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. with occasional evening hours during events. This faculty role is a .4 FTE (16 hours per week) commitment with a variance in the schedule.

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives.  Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" .  Mayo Clinic participates in  E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

Recruiter

Pam Sivly