Faculty, Director of Clinical EducationFaculty, Director of Clinical Education

Apply remote type Hybrid locations Charlestown-MA time type Full time posted on Posted 13 Days Ago job requisition id RQ4003921 Site: The MGH Institute of Health Professions, Inc.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 SummaryThe 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. The faculty position will be appointed at a rank commensurate with the candidate’s education, experience, and record of accomplishment.QualificationsTime spent in the areas below are discussed based on needs of the program, but are generally considered to be:Administration: 60%. Coordinates all clinical education activities for the PA program.Teaching: 20%. Teaches in area of expertise and program needs.Service: 10%. Serves on Department, School and Institute Committees; participates in professional activities; advises students.Scholarship: 10%. Participates in scholarship activities commensurate with level of faculty appointment.Note: Specific responsibilities will be subject to change based on the needs and budgetary resources of the program. Job descriptions and percentage of FTE will be reviewed and discussed annually.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATIONSA 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 RESPONSIBILITIESKnowledge 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 RESPONSIBILITIESSupervises per diem preceptors and term lecturers.Additional Job Details (if applicable)Remote TypeHybridWork Location100 First AvenueScheduled Weekly Hours40Employee TypeRegularWork ShiftDay (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. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.Mass General Brigham Competency FrameworkAt Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership “looks like” by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.Why work here?

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