Coordinator and Instructor, Professional Competencies Course (ProComp)
City : Halifax
Category : Other
Industry : Education
Employer : Dalhousie University
The Faculty of Medicine, Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) invites applications for a limited-term Instructor and program coordinator at 0.80FTE. The position is to start as soon as possible but no later than November 1, 2023.
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) is a graduate level program offered in the Faculty of Medicine. The program will focus on the study of the clinical sciences as well as clinical placements and prepare PA graduates to challenge the National Certification Exam. The Coordinator/Instructor is an academic position, responsible for the oversight and delivery of the Professional Competencies unit (ProComp) as part of the MPAS first year curriculum. This position will also include responsibility as Chair of the MPAS Admissions Committee. The Coordinator works closely with MPAS staff, faculty and others, to ensure effective delivery of the unit as per the academic and administrative requirements. As well, this position will work closely with staff of the Medical School Admissions Committee.
The primary responsibilities of this position are development and delivery of Professional Competencies Unit (ProComp), leadership of Procomp governance, related policies, curriculum review and annual reporting. The successful applicant will also oversee exam development and delivery as well as provide oversight for MPAS admissions process. The role includes acting as one of the primary instructors in the Foundations and Skilled Clinician courses.
The position requires a PhD, MD or Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies. The successful candidate will have experience or expertise in academic leadership and coordination, and prior university teaching experience is strongly preferred.
The application package should be submitted via People Admin, and should include a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy; and names/contact information of three referees. The deadline for applications is September 29th.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangement, please contact Courtney Dillman at courtney.dillman@dal.ca. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.
The Master of Physician Assistant Studies (MPAS) is a graduate level program offered in the Faculty of Medicine. The program will focus on the study of the clinical sciences as well as clinical placements and prepare PA graduates to challenge the National Certification Exam. The Coordinator/Instructor is an academic position, responsible for the oversight and delivery of the Professional Competencies unit (ProComp) as part of the MPAS first year curriculum. This position will also include responsibility as Chair of the MPAS Admissions Committee. The Coordinator works closely with MPAS staff, faculty and others, to ensure effective delivery of the unit as per the academic and administrative requirements. As well, this position will work closely with staff of the Medical School Admissions Committee.
The primary responsibilities of this position are development and delivery of Professional Competencies Unit (ProComp), leadership of Procomp governance, related policies, curriculum review and annual reporting. The successful applicant will also oversee exam development and delivery as well as provide oversight for MPAS admissions process. The role includes acting as one of the primary instructors in the Foundations and Skilled Clinician courses.
The position requires a PhD, MD or Masters degree in Physician Assistant Studies. The successful candidate will have experience or expertise in academic leadership and coordination, and prior university teaching experience is strongly preferred.
The application package should be submitted via People Admin, and should include a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; teaching dossier, including a statement of teaching philosophy; and names/contact information of three referees. The deadline for applications is September 29th.
All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.
If you require any support for the purpose of accommodation, such as technical aids or alternative arrangement, please contact Courtney Dillman at courtney.dillman@dal.ca. Dalhousie University is committed to ensuring all candidates have full, fair, and equitable participation in the hiring process. Our complete Accommodation Policy can be viewed here.
Dalhousie University commits to achieving inclusive excellence through continually championing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. The university encourages applications from Indigenous persons (especially Mi’kmaq), persons of Black/African descent (especially African Nova Scotians), and members of other racialized groups, persons with disabilities, women, and persons identifying as members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities, and all candidates who would contribute to the diversity of our community. For more information, please visit www.dal.ca/hiringfordiversity.