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Morehouse School Of Medicine Adjunct Faculty in Atlanta, Georgia
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About MSM
Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) is a place of distinction, serving as the nation’s leading academic medical center for vulnerable populations. It’s also a place for passionate individuals looking to join a dedicated community working today to help prepare tomorrow’s leaders.
We exist to:
• Improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities;
• Increase the diversity of the health professional and scientific workforce;
• Address primary health care through programs in education, research and service;
With emphasis on people of color and the under-served urban and rural populations in Georgia, the nation and the world.
At Morehouse School of Medicine, we’re leading the creation and advancement of health equity. You will find a fulfilling career at MSM !
Posting Number ACAD405
Job Title Adjunct Faculty
Position Title Adjunct Faculty
Position Type Faculty
Number of vacancies 1
Salary Commensurate with experience
Department Physician Assistant Studies
Position Summary
The Morehouse School of Medicine ( MSM ) Physician Assistant Program educates aspiring physician assistants to be forward-thinking, community-minded citizens who will lead the way in solving our nation’s and the world’s most challenging health care challenges. The learner-centered educational model fosters inclusion, discovery, and innovation to help lead in the creation and advancement of health equity. The MSM Physician Assistant Program invites applications for the Lecturer Position.
Position Summary:
This part-time position will work closely with the Program Director, Academic Director and Clinical Director to develop and deliver content for courses within the didactic and clinical curricula. Duties include teaching, scholarship, academic advising, service and professional activities. Lecturers will operate within the MSM framework of lifelong learning through innovative teaching, learner-centered curricula, collaborative scholarship, and clinical excellence.
Responsibilities:
Work closely with the Program Director, Academic Director and Clinical Director to ensure cohesiveness of the didactic and clinical curricula by implementing curricula that is in harmony with the educational philosophy of the program.
Design original or review and modify as appropriate existing curricula to correlate with program defined goals and learning outcomes.
Responsible for generating and delivering classroom learning experiences and clinical skills instruction within the basic medical and clinical science topics based on the individual’s qualifications.
Responsible for student assessment and remediation in accordance with the program’s remediation policy.
Responsible for student advisement.
Relative to your course, actively participate in programmatic data gathering and analysis, as well as design and implementation of action plans in response to the analysis.
Performs other duties as assigned by the program director and or his/her designee.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrate leadership and management abilities
Strong interpersonal skills.
Commitment to social justice and values-driven curricula.
Strong verbal/written communication skills.
Ability to collect and manage data to track performance outcomes to ensure comparable educational experiences.
Strong collaboration, team building, and conflict resolution skills.
Strategically prioritize resources necessary for program support.
Minimum Qualifications
Previous clinical precepting or teaching experience for an accredited physician assistant program or medical school is strongly preferred.
Clinicians new to academia, with at least one year of clinical experience as a Physician Assistant, are encouraged to apply and will have the opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment with active and supportive mentoring and faculty development training.
Effective communicator
Competent analytical skills
Desire to develop as a faculty and leader in PA education.
Demonstrated ability to lead, engage and communicate with diverse students, healthcare professionals and stakeholders.
Preferred Qualifications
Closing Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quick Link https://careers.msm.edu/postings/18034
EEO Statement Summary
Morehouse School of Medicine is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Georgia State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Morehouse School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression.
Job Duties
Description of Job Duty
Adjunct Faculty for the Physician Assistant Program.
Pre-Employment/Employment Requirements
All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all pre-employment screenings.
Immunization
Immunization Requirements
It is MSM’s Immunization policy that all Prospective Employees are required to provide proof that they are vaccinated against COVID -19 prior to commencement of employment. If employment will commence during Flu Season, MSM requires all individuals to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless granted an exemption. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain an exemption from MSM will result in rescission of a candidate’s offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Posting Specific Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- What is your highest level of completed education?
High School/GED
Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Master's Degree
EdD, MD, PhD, DrPH, JD
- Please provide your salary requirement. Do Not Enter Negotiable, a specified salary range is required. Not providing a salary requirement will result in your application being incomplete and will not be considered.
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Curriculum Vitae or Resume
Optional Documents
Professional License
Cover Letter