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UNC Health Care

Correctional Medicine Physician Assistant

UNC Health Care, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, United States, 27517


DescriptionInterested Applicants should apply to this direct link:The Physician Assistant program at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Department of Health Sciences, is seeking a qualified Physician Assistant to join our academic program. This fixed-term, open-rank position is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, engaged PA to become a part of our newly accredited academic program. This position also offers the possibility of serving as Director of Pre-Clinical Education based on interest and experience.

The position is a 12-month, full-time Assistant/Associate Professor of PA Studies and serves as Principal Faculty position in its Department of Health Sciences, Physician Assistant Studies. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Didactic instructional preparation including engaging classroom instruction, varied assessment, ongoing curriculum evaluation and modification, student progress monitoring, and student advising.Assisting with the admissions process as well as the design and implementation of student orientation.Engage in student and alumni mentoring efforts, recruitment and retention initiatives, ongoing accreditation compliance, general program support, and service to the profession.Clinical practice 1-2 days a week.Assistant/Associate Professor of PA Studies and Principal Faculty in Physician Assistant Studies report to the Department Chair and Program Director of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies Program. Underrepresented populations in medicine and higher education are encouraged to apply.Qualifications

Minimum of three years professional clinical practice experience involving direct patient careCertification by the appropriate certifying bodyEligibility for medical licensure in North CarolinaDynamic and innovative educator with strong communication skillsPrefer a minimum two years of clinical experience in physician assistant educationJob Details

Legal Employer: University of North Carolina at Chapel HillWork Type: Full Time

Standard Hours Per Week: 40.00Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Day JobLocation of Job: US:NC:Chapel HillThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.