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Program Director, Assistant Professor @ MGH Institute | Physician Assistant

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.

At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds – to apply.

Job Summary

The MGH Institute of Health Professions (“Institute”) seeks a full-time Director of Clinical Education (DCE) with faculty rank in the Physician Assistant Studies program within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The primary focus of the Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is to establish clinical education opportunities for students in the Physician Assistant Studies program. The Director will be responsible for developing relationships with clinical institutions and preceptors to secure placements for students, foster development of clinical preceptors, coordinate on-campus seminars for second year students, contribute to curriculum development, and prepare students for the Physician Assistant National Certifying exam (PANCE). This position also includes teaching, scholarship and service responsibilities, commensurate with level of faculty appointment.

Qualifications

• A candidate must be certified as a physician assistant by the NCCPA (PA-C) or a board-certified physician and eligible for licensure in MA.
• Five years or more of professional clinical practice experience.
• Prior academic or clinical teaching is strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating learner programs or in an academic setting is highly desirable.
• Applicants must submit their CV, cover letter, and names/contact information of 3 references.

Skills and Responsibilities

• Knowledge of the PA profession and current PA practice.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of an interprofessional collaborative team.
• Ability to interact effectively and ethically with students, faculty, staff, preceptors, and administration.
• Must have the skills appropriate to a new faculty member.
• Other general competencies include:
• Administrative Skills- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Technical Skills- Ability to use information technology to support and execute the academic mission of the Institute.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Supervises per diem preceptors and term lecturers.

Additional Job Details

Remote Type: Hybrid

Work Location: 100 First Avenue

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Employee Type: Regular

Work Shift: Day (United States of America)

EEO Statement: The MGH Institute of Health Professions, Inc. is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. 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.