Mass General Brigham

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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 Institute is a graduate school born out of world-class hospitals that was founded in 1977 by Massachusetts General Hospital, and it is the only degree-granting affiliate of the Mass General Brigham.

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.

Qualifications

Time 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 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 (if applicable)

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. 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.

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