Assistant/Associate Professor, Master of Physician Associate Studies (MPAS) Program, College of
- Employer
- University of Montana
- Location
- Missoula, Montana, United States
- Salary
- Competitive Salary
- Date posted
- Jul 24, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Education, Curriculum & Instruction, Dentistry, Medicine
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Job Details
The University of Montana, College of Health, in Missoula, Montana is seeking candidates for full-time principal faculty positions across curriculum content areas at the rank of assistant or associate professor for its developing Master of Physician Associate Studies (MPAS) Program.
The University of Montana MPAS Program is committed to collegial collaboration amongst all members of the team, across all phases of the program. Core faculty in the PA Program will work closely with staff and faculty and will be primarily responsible for assisting in the administration of the program, including curriculum development, delivery, and review. In addition to teaching assignments, other responsibilities will include didactic and clinical course coordination, oversight of clinical experiences, academic advising, admissions and recruitment, program evaluation, participating in institutional activities and committees, facilitating quality learning experiences for students, and evaluating students’ performance in cooperation with other faculty.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action : Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always"; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
Position Details
- Tenure Track Faculty: Master of Physician Associate Studies (MPAS) Program
- Title: Assistant/Associate Professor
- Schedule: Full time, fiscal year position
- Salary: Commensurate with experience
- Benefits: Medical Insurance/Mandatory Retirement Contribution/Professional Development/Partial Tuition Waiver/Wellness
- Primary Duties: Primary duties include teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities may include a combination of required, elective, and clinical courses.
- A graduate of an accredited PA program or have related health degree (MD/PhD/NP/DO), with a minimum of a master’s degree
- Must have a minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience as a practicing provider
- Must have knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles
- Be able to administer, assess, and document programmatic education trends and data
- Previous teaching experience or preceptorship is preferred
- Faculty shall maintain National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification if a physician assistant
- A current PA, NP, MD, or DO license is required or eligibility to achieve licensure within one (1) year of hire
Priority Application Date: February 5, 2025
Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials.
- Cover letter addressing the qualifications
- Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) and summary of recent teaching evaluations
- Teaching Statement
- Statement of Research
- Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Montana shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR §§ 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation (“protected classes”). Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, creed, service in the uniformed services (as defined in state and federal law), veteran status, sex, gender, age, political ideas, marital or family status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request.
Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.
References: References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing: Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.
Employment Eligibility: All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Company
At UM, we approach everything with creativity because that’s what this evolving world needs. We are stewards of this place, its history and our future. We are driving forward together, affecting change that is right for our place and people. We know of no better place than Montana and its university to make a lasting impact on the common good.
As Montana’s flagship university, we set a high bar for academic studies, creative accomplishments and scientific exploration which benefit our students, our community and the world at large.
The University draws a diverse, global population to Missoula – our home and the state’s second-largest city with about 80,000 residents – and helps cultivate an educated, engaged and vibrant community. Our students receive a world-class education in a broad range of subjects that include the arts, sciences, trades, graduate and postdoctoral study and professional training.
Our main campus, nestled in the heart of western Montana’s stunning natural landscape, spans 56 acres at the base of Mount Sentinel and along the Clark Fork River, and includes the park-like Oval at the center of campus, more than 60 architecturally unique buildings and a 25,200-seat football stadium. UM's 180-acre South Campus offers student housing, a golf course, soccer fields and an outdoor track facility. Missoula College occupies two sites, one just across the river from the main campus, and one on the southwest side of Missoula.
- Website
- http://www.umt.edu/
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