Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies

About the role

The MGH Institute of Health Professions (“Institute”) seeks an experienced, full-time faculty member to serve within its School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences and Department of PA Studies. The appointment is a role available at all ranks, based on the candidate’s education, experience, and record of accomplishment. Opportunities exist for an academic leadership role within the PA program, if desirable.

Responsibilities

• Teaching
• Student advisement
• Institutional and professional service
• Scholarship

Qualifications

• Earned terminal academic degree for the discipline*
• Minimum 2 years experience in PA education/medical education (5 years preferred)
• Licensed or license-eligible in Massachusetts**
• If a PA, current NCCPA certification; If a physician, current board certification
• Established record of service and scholarship in the health professions
• An earned doctorate relevant to higher education or healthcare (e.g., PhD, EdD, DrPH, DHSc, etc.) is preferred but not required
• Licensees should be in good standing with the respective state licensing authority and maintain their licensure and relevant certification throughout their employment

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge and experience in PA/medical education
• Knowledge of the PA profession and current PA practice
• Demonstrate competency as an effective, reflective teacher and advisor
• Record of service to their discipline and/or higher education
• Proficiency in educational technologies relevant to graduate health professions education
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work as part of an interprofessional collaborative team
• Ability to interact effectively and ethically (including setting appropriate boundaries) with students, faculty, staff, preceptors, and administrators
• Ability to produce and disseminate scholarly works
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education

Additional Job Details (if Applicable)

The IHP is committed to providing competitive and equitable compensation that reflects each faculty member’s experience, expertise, responsibilities, and performance. The expected base salary range for this position is $95,000 to $145,000, based on faculty rank (Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor), qualifications, and discipline. Final compensation will be determined based on a variety of job-related factors such as academic and clinical experience, teaching responsibilities, education, licensure, specialty, training, market, and internal equity.