Principal Faculty - Physician Assistant Program

Principal Faculty – Physician Assistant Program Morehouse School of Medicine (MSM) is a leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. The MSM Physician Assistant Program invites applications for the Principal Faculty Position. Position Summary This is an in-person position, not hybrid. Responsibilities Serve as course director and instructor for the didactic, clinical, and Board Review courses. Participate as a lecturer/small group facilitator throughout the curriculum, teaching in areas of expertise and program need (Physical Diagnosis, Clinical Medicine Tutorials, etc.). Grade student assignments and evaluate student academic and professional development. Support other PA faculty in other responsibilities as assigned by the Program Director. Assist in the recruitment, evaluation and maintenance of quality clinical rotation sites, the faculty development of volunteer clinical preceptors, and the assignment and scheduling of clinical year rotations and electives. Participate in ongoing schedule of periodic site visits to evaluate students on clinical rotation and to evaluate clinical sites and the supervision provided by clinical preceptors. Assist program director and/or his/her designee with curriculum development and ongoing program progress. Assist in the admission, remediation, and retention of physician assistant students during the didactic and clinical educational training. Serve on committees and subcommittees related to education and curriculum and serve as a resource to other committees as necessary. Participate in the ARC –PA application, self‑study, and site visits activities necessary in acquiring provisional and continuing program accreditation. Assist program director and/or his/her designee with accreditation documentation and problem‑solving activities related to the didactic and clinical curriculum. Support educational research and scholarship to foster a learning community of educator‑scholars who will ensure educational excellence for all physician assistant students. Perform other duties as assigned by the program director and/or his/her designee. Represent the PA Program within the MSM community and statewide medical community. Participate in national, regional, and state PA professional organizations. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Demonstrate leadership and management abilities Strong interpersonal skills Commitment to social justice and values‑driven curricula Ability to collect and manage data to track performance outcomes to ensure comparable educational experiences Strong collaboration, team building, and conflict resolution skills Strategically prioritize resources necessary for program support Minimum Qualifications Graduation from an ARC–PA accredited physician assistant program Master’s degree or higher (doctorate preferred) Current NCCPA certification and eligible for licensure in Georgia Demonstrated commitment to MSM’s Mission to lead the creation and advancement of health equity Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively in complex interdisciplinary and interprofessional settings Demonstrated ability to engage, support and lead diverse groups Minimum 2 years of experience in clinical or classroom experience Minimum 3 years of experience as a physician assistant Expertise in pedagogy, learning and assessment, and demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to current trends in physician assistant education Demonstrated success in working with faculty, administrators, students and staff within a higher education learning community Passion for and commitment to physician assistant education for purposes of optimizing patient outcomes In lieu of PA teaching experience and the required PA certification, candidates must demonstrate at least 2 years of clinical or classroom teaching in the specified field of study. Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non‑discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr