MGH Institute of Health Professions Hiring for Associate Chair, Physician Assistant Studies Department (IHP Leadership) at Boston, MA Full Time

This role is located at the MGH- Institute of Health Professions in the historical Charlestown Navy Yard

Overview

The MGH Institute of Health Professions invites nominations and applications for the Associate Chairperson of the Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The ideal applicant will work as a faculty member and assume all such responsibilities in being an active and contributing member to the department. They will need to be flexible with schedule, able to prioritize, able to self-monitor, able to work collaboratively with others (including within interprofessional teams), and able to track progress of multiple projects.

Responsibilities primarily focus on curriculum and faculty development for the Physician Assistant Studies Program.  The Associate Chair (AC) will be responsible for oversight and evaluation of the curriculum across the entire program. The AC will oversee faculty and provide mentoring in their work as course coordinators and educators, serve as chair of the department’s Curriculum Committee and direct the committee’s work in curriculum evaluation, and support the work of the Chair in ongoing program administration and evaluation.  This position also includes teaching, scholarship, and service responsibilities, commensurate with level of appointment.

Time spent is the activity areas below are negotiated with individual faculty, but are generally considered to be:

Administration: 70%

• Collaborate with other Program Leaders in all activities that directly relate to the program.
• Chair the Departmental Curriculum Committee with contribution to curriculum development and evaluation.
• Ensure the program remains in compliance with ARC-PA Accreditation Standards.
• Foster faculty development in teaching, promote the continued development of clinical facilities for faculty and students, and assist with the development of programs designed to enhance teaching skills.
• Engage in student and programmatic assessment.

Teaching 10%

• The design, management, delivery, and evaluation of courses within the designated content area or other content.
• Recruitment of potential adjunct faculty and guest lecturers.
• Perform clinical site visits and student/preceptor evaluations.
• Design and develop individualized student remediation activities. 

Service 10%

• Participation in professional and service activities.
• Participation in the recruitment of new students and the admissions process.
• Provide academic counseling and advising to students.
• Represent the program at local, state, national, and other meetings as directed.

Scholarship 10%

• Participates in scholarship activities commensurate with level of appointment. 

Note: Specific responsibilities will be subject to change based on the needs of the Physician Assistant Program.  Job descriptions and percentage of FTE will be reviewed and negotiated annually.

Qualifications
Qualifications:Education and Experience

• Terminal academic degree for discipline* (e.g., master’s degree for PA, NP; MD, DO, MBBS for physician; PharmD)
• An earned doctorate relevant to higher education or healthcare (e.g., PhD, EdD, DrPH, DHSc, DMSc, etc.) is preferred but not required.
• National certification (e.g., NCCPA, ABMS) is preferred.
• Experience in PA/medical education, clinical supervision, and/or student mentorship
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Massachusetts**
• Minimum six years of clinical experience
• Record of scholarship and service commensurate with academic rank. 
• Applicant must meet minimum criteria for appointment Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor.
•  Academic experience in Physician Assistant Education.
• Knowledge of the PA profession and medical education curricula delivery.
• Service to the PA profession or higher education.
• Excellence in technological, interpersonal, and collaborative skills.
• Effective communication with students, staff, faculty, preceptors, and administration.
• Engagement in scholarly activity.

Applicants must submit their CV and cover letter with job application.

Application and Contact Information

• Applicants should apply online at https://www.mghihp.edu/jobs
• A cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of at least 3 references should also be submitted to Dr. Marjorie Nicholas, PA Chair Search Committee, at [email protected].

About MGH InstituteMGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years along with two brand new programs: Master of Health Administration in Leadership and Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master’s degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the Institute community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach. Our Commitment to Justice, Equity, and InclusionMGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the Institute community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

Primary Location: MA-Charlestown-MGH IHP
Work Locations:
MGH IHP (MGHCharlestownIHP)
36 First Avenue
Charlestown, 02129

Job: Education – Management
Organization: Massachusetts General Hospital(MGH)
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular
Job Posting: Aug 18, 2023