Assistant, Associate, Or Full Professor & Didactic Education Director

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore invites applications for the position of Didactic Education Director/Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. This is a full-time, tenure-track, 12-month position. The position will report to the Program Director and will collaborate with other PA faculty, and staff to support the program's mission and ensure compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards. The program is dedicated to allotting time and resources for the professional development of all faculty and staff.

Benefits: UMES offers exciting opportunities for professional growth. Generous benefits include health benefits (medical, prescription, dental, flexible spending accounts), Retirement (State or Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA), Supplemental Retirement Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state match, Life Insurance (state sponsored MetLife, USM sponsored MetLife Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance), Tuition Remission, Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays paid leave, annual leave 22 days per year, sick leave 15 days per year, personal leave 3 days per year.

Responsibilities:

The Didactic Education Director will work closely with the Program Director to provide effective leadership and guidance to faculty and staff members involved in the didactic phase of the program. The Didactic Education Director will have one day of release time to support involvement in clinical practice or scholarship.

Teaching:

• Teach assigned didactic and/or clinical courses within the PA curriculum as

designated by the Program Director or Director of Didactic Education.

• Develop and revise course content, including syllabi, lecture materials (e.g.,

PowerPoint presentations), and examination questions.

• Participate in the continuous evaluation and improvement of course delivery,

instructional effectiveness, and student learning outcomes.

• Supervise and assess student performance in classroom, laboratory, and

clinical settings.

• Engage in student advising, mentorship, and academic remediation as needed.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of competency-based

assessments and instructional materials aligned with program goals and

national standards.

• Participate in peer review of faculty teaching and provide constructive

feedback to support instructional excellence.

• Conduct site visits for students on clinical rotations to evaluate performance,

ensure quality of the clinical learning environment, and maintain preceptor

relationships.

• Grade student assignments, exams, and other assessments in a timely and

constructive manner, providing meaningful feedback to support learning and

growth.

Service:

• Chair the Curriculum Review Committee to provide continuous assessment of

the overall program and make changes as necessary to ensure continued

compliance with ARC-PA accreditation Standards.

• Serve on the PA Program Admissions Committee, including reviewing

applications, interviewing prospective students, and participating in admissions

decision-making.

• Engage in departmental, school, and university-level committee work and

service activities.

• Participate in community outreach and service initiatives aligned with the

mission of the program and university.

• Assist in the coordination, execution, and documentation of regular

programmatic self-assessments, including semester reviews and the annual

department retreat.

• Contribute to the development, evaluation, and revision of the program's

mission, goals, objectives, and learning outcomes.

• Collaborate in interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives with other health

professions programs to promote team-based care and interdisciplinary

learning experiences.

Scholarship/Research:

• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, grant writing, quality

improvement initiatives, curriculum innovation, or educational scholarship.

• Present scholarly work at local, regional, national, or international conferences.
• Publish in peer-reviewed journals or other academic outlets.
• Maintain professional licensure and national certification as appropriate to

area of expertise.

• Support student research initiatives and serve as a mentor for student

scholarly projects

Administrative:

• Collaborate with the Program Director and other faculty members to oversee

the design and implementation of the didactic curriculum in accordance with

the accreditation standards.

• Coordinate the scheduling of all faculty in order to optimize delivery of

instructional content in various topics to students.

• Review and provide feedback to faculty for all didactic courses including

course syllabi, instructional materials, and instructional methods.

• Partner with the Clinical Education Director in order to optimize a seamless

transition from the didactic phase into the clinical phase of the program.

• Provide term-by-term on-going analysis of outcome assessment for core

didactic courses to the Program Director.

Other:

• Participate in accreditation and compliance-related activities, including the

collection and analysis of data aligned with ARC-PA Standards.

• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director that support the

success of the PA Program and School of Pharmacy and Health Professions.

• Assist in reviewing and updating the Student Handbook on an annual basis

Qualifications:

• Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited program
• Other qualifications will be considered: A board-certified Doctor of

Medicine/Osteopathy with a full unrestricted MD license or eligibility to obtain

such a licensure in the State of Maryland. OR Non-clinician Scientist or Health

Professional with the following: Doctoral degree in a health or science related

field.

• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in higher education setting.

Physical Demands:

• May require extended periods of standing, bending, sitting at desk.
• May require lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Requires communication with a variety of constituents externally and internally.
• Requires operation of a variety of office equipment.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• All candidates should possess excellent oral, written, and interpersonal

communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Ability to comply with accreditation standards

Preferences:

• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience.
• A minimum of 1 year of teaching experience in higher education setting.
• Past clinical instruction experiences within a PA Program.
• Demonstrated history of scholarship and grant submission.

Licenses/ Certifications:

• Current NCCPA certification.
• Current license or eligibility for licensing as a physician assistant in the State of

Maryland.

Additional Job Details

Required Application Materials: Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, and the names of three current professional references (current or past supervisor) including e-mail address, and telephone number (current supervisor will not be contacted without the candidate's prior consent). All applicants must apply using the new online application system. Please visit https://umd.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UMES to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Best Consideration Date: N/A

Posting Close Date: N/A

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department

UMES-HLPR-Physicians Assistant

Worker Sub-Type

Faculty Regular

Salary Range

$130,000 - $155,000

EEO Statement

UMES is an EEO/AA employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, age, sex, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or political affiliation. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. The successful candidate must be able to show acceptable documentation establishing the right to accept employment in the United States of America without employer sponsorship.

Diversity Statement

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) is an equal access, equal opportunity institution fully committed to diversity in education and employment. All students, employees, and the campus community at UMES are valued, respected, and have the opportunity to receive an equitable experience in an inclusive, welcoming environment of openness and appreciation.

Title IX Statement

It is the policy of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) to comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination (including sexual harassment and sexual violence) based on sex in the University's educational programs and activities. Title IX also prohibits retaliation for asserting or otherwise participating in claims of sex discriminations or harassment.