Teaching Faculty Master in Physician Assistant Studies Program
Company: Florida International University
Location: Miami
Posted on: November 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Florida International University is a top public university that
drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high
research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at
FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by
focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and
justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU
serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000
Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU
programs among the best in the nation, including international
business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the
top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.TEACHING
FACULTY MASTER IN PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES PROGRAMThe Herbert
Wertheim College of Medicine (HWCOM) at Florida International
University (FIU) invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure
teaching faculty position, within the Master in Physician Assistant
Studies (MPAS) Program. The primary responsibilities include
teaching, evaluating, and advising didactic and clinical physician
assistant students. The selected candidate will teach clinical
courses within the program's curriculum, including courses within
Clinical Medicine I, II, and III; Clinical Skills; The Role of the
PA; and Integration to Clinical Concepts. The selected candidate
will also serve as a Capstone Mentor and will participate and
provide educational and assessment support in Clinical Skills Lab I
and II, Clinical Assessment I and II, and Scholarly Research
Project. The faculty member will develop and deliver course
lectures, learning objectives, and learning outcome assessments in
accordance with the ARC-PA standards and aligned with the NCCPA
Blueprint and will also assist in the program's curriculum
evaluation and development processes; all accreditation activities;
and the admission, success, remediation, and retention of physician
assistant students. This position may have an opportunity for a
clinical release day at FIU College of Medicine clinical sites or
at a clinical site in the community for a maximum of one day a
week.Minimum qualifications include a terminal degree in medical
sciences (MD or DO); or a Physician Assistant certification from an
ARC-PA accredited PA program and current NCCPA
certification.Preferred qualifications include at least three (3)
years of relevant clinical experience working in the clinical
setting; prior experience in academia and/or other teaching; active
and unrestricted Florida PA license or medical license (or be
eligible to obtain a Florida Physician Assistant license or medical
license in the state of Florida); Master's degree; strong
communication skills; and a professional demeanor.Qualified
candidates are encouraged to apply to Job Opening ID 530974 at and
attach a letter of interest and curriculum vitae in a single PDF
file. Candidates will be requested to provide names and contact
information for at least three references (previous supervisors)
who will be contacted as determined by the search committee. To
receive full consideration, applications and required materials
should be received by December 07, 2023. Review will continue until
the position is filled.FIU is a member of the State University
System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access
Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national
origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Keywords: Florida International University, Miami , Teaching Faculty Master in Physician Assistant Studies Program, Healthcare , Miami, Florida
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