Assistant Professor– Physician Assistant Studies Program

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, founded in 1823, is a coeducational college offering graduate, professional and undergraduate degrees in the health sciences. As a private and independent institution with a long and distinguished history, the College provides traditional and non-traditional programs of study that serve the needs of the community. With campuses in Boston and Worcester, Massachusetts and Manchester, New Hampshire, the College enrolls approximately 3,200 students, who are drawn from 35 states and 34 foreign countries, and employs over 300 faculty and staff.

The College is currently accepting applications for the position of Assistant Professor – PA Studies at its Worcester, MA branch campus.  This is a full time, 12-month appointment. The incumbent will report to the PA Studies Program Director.  In consultation with the PA Studies Program Director and Assistant Director, faculty at the Worcester campus teach across all courses and coordinate didactic courses in the PA Studies curriculum.  

Key responsibilities will include engaging in teaching, scholarship, and service activities, and participating in the development, initiation, and incorporation of instructional experiences.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include NCCPA certification; eligibility for New Hampshire and/or Massachusetts licensure; minimum of three years of full-time physician assistant clinical practice experience; prior experience in PA education; graduate degree in PA studies or a related field. Applicants who are in process of completing a master's degree with qualifications beyond the minimum especially with previous teaching experience will be considered.

MCPHS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits. To review the posting in its entirety and to apply, go to http://jobs.mcphs.edu, click on Search Positions and enter the following posting number: 0400275.  Please attach a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching and scholarly interests and contact information for three professional references.

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who would enrich the College’s diversity are welcomed to apply.

Physician Assistant - Surgical

Qualified Surgical Physician Assistant to work with our Cardiothoracic Surgery department. Working in collaboration with the Director of Physician Services and under the direct clinical supervision of the Cardiothoracic surgeon, the PA will provide and coordinate the care of the Cardiothoracic patients. Additionally, the PA will act as a patient advocate, assuring all aspects of the patient's and family's needs are met and preventing fragmentation of care. The ideal candidate for this position must have completion of an accredited PA Certification program and national certifying exam given by NCCPA and a minimum of one year experience in cardiothoracic surgery (or equivalent). All candidates must be proficient and technically expert at harvesting the saphenous vein and other conduit, chest X-ray interpretation and IABP management.

Hrs: 4 or 5 day week with OR Call (1 in 2), Patient Call (1 in 4) and rounding every 3rd weekend.

To learn more and to apply, please visit our website at www.concordhospital.org.

Resume may be sent to:
Kristen Withers, HR
Concord Hospital
250 Pleasant Street
Concord, NH 03301
kwithers@crhc.org

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR - Physician Assistant Studies Program

Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS) Manchester, New Hampshire campus is located at 1260 Elm Street in downtown Manchester.  We offer leading edge educational programs that prepare students to succeed in contemporary health practice and related professions.  We currently seek an innovative educator to serve as a full-time faculty member within the Physician Assistant Studies (PA) Program.

Individual will participate in teaching and coordinating across all didactic courses in the PA Studies curriculum. Responsibilities include engaging in teaching, scholarship, and service activities; participating in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum; participating in the development of learning experiences, developing learning objectives; recruiting qualified applicants; providing supervision and advising to students; serving as small-group facilitator; and other duties as requested. Candidates should have an interest in learner-centered graduate education, in engaging students to share in their responsibility for learning, in educating and promoting future physician assistants, and in working well as an integrated team member.  Faculty will work one day weekly in a clinical position.  Faculty rank will be commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications: Minimum qualifications include NCCPA certification; eligibility for New Hampshire license; minimum of three years of full-time physician assistant clinical practice experience and graduate degree in PA studies or a related field strongly preferred. Consideration will be given to applicants in the process of completing a master's degree and have prior teaching experience. Preferred qualifications include: an earned doctoral degree or progress toward a doctoral degree; prior experience in PA education; prior experience with curriculum development; experience using technology to enhance learning; demonstrated excellent communication, time management, and organization skills; ability to work independently and as a team member; and commitment to maintaining high professional standards.

MCPHS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.  For full complete job description and to apply click on link below or go to http://jobs.mcphs.edu click on Search Positions and enter the following posting number – 0400259.  Please attach curriculum vitae or resume, a cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

http://jobs.mcphs.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50648

MCPHS is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants who would enrich the College’s diversity are welcomed to apply.

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