Faculty Position—PA Studies

George Washington University


Recruitment Plan
I. RECRUITMENT PLAN

Posting Number: F002167
Academic Title: Faculty Position—PA Studies
Rank: Professor, Associate Professor, Assistant Professor
Administrative Title:
Discipline Health Sciences
Specialty: Physician Assistant Studies
Contract Type: Non-Tenure Track, Renewable Appointment (initial appt period) – 1/1/2023-6/30/2023
Required Licenses/Certifications and other Specific Requirements: Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry Search, This position requires a licensure, certification, or special requirements
Proposed Start Date: 01/01/2023
Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
Position Description Summary: The Department of Physician Assistant Studies at the George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences (SMHS) invites applications for a full-time (12-month), non-tenure-track faculty position for candidates with strong interest and expertise in program evaluation and student assessment. We welcome applications from candidates who are non-clinicians or clinicians who are currently board-certified and eligible for licensure. The department is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion, health equity, professional service, and interprofessional collaboration and is home to one of the premier PA programs in the country which features a strong public health focus. In addition to the two-year PA program, awarding a Master of Science in Health Sciences (MSHS), the department also offers a combined three-year MSHS/Master of Public Health program in partnership with the Milken Institute School of Public Health and a Post-Baccalaureate Pre-Medicine Program.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities: In collaboration with the PA Program Director, PA faculty, and a department research associate, the incumbent will utilize their expertise in educational assessment and evaluation to document the longitudinal achievement of student competencies, and validate didactic and clinical assessment tools, and curriculum outcomes. The role also includes didactic or clinical teaching responsibilities in GW’s nationally ranked PA program by lecture, seminars, and workshops, facilitating small group activities, and possibly advising students. Engaging in scholarly activities, providing service to the university and community, and advancing interprofessional and collaborative practices are also expectations. 
Minimum Qualifications: Applicants must hold a graduate degree in education, educational psychology, public health, or the health professions field such as physician assistants, physicians, or related professions. In addition, applicants must possess three years of experience in higher education and one year of experience in educational assessment.
Advertised Salary: The appointment will be made at a rank (assistant/associate/full professor) and salary commensurate with experience
Other Benefits: Total compensation includes a generous benefits package. Numerous professional development opportunities are available to SMHS faculty including leadership and teaching programs through the Center for Faculty Excellence. Faculty are also eligible for tuition remission benefits for themselves and their family members.
Other Information:
Special Instructions to Applicants: To be considered, complete the online faculty application, upload a CV and cover letter and provide the names and contact information of at least three professional references. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled. Only complete applications will be considered. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.
Department Link: https://pas.smhs.gwu.edu/
Posting Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes
Background Screening Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.
EEO Statement:

The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.

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