Director of Clinical Education, Physician Assistant Program

The Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) Physician Assistant (PA) Studies program is seeking an industrious and highly experienced Physician Assistant to join our team of Physician Assistant Educators. A well-qualified, right-fit candidate will join the existing team of two full-time employees as we develop this new program. We are committed to leading our students to become professionally excellent and socially responsible PAs. The Director of Clinical Education will participate in the educational and administrative aspects of the program, including active participation in the development of the Didactic and Clinical Phases of the program, didactic instruction, evaluation of clinical experiences, student assessment activities, and program accreditation. The NDMU PA Program provides administrative support, opportunities for professional growth and development. In addition, release time is available to PAs who retain part-time clinical practice.

Responsibilities will include:

• Active participation in the development of the Didactic and Clinical Phases of the NDMU PA Studies Program.
• Administer instruction and student assessments during all phases of the PA Program.
• Engagement in the PA Programs self-assessment activities; participation on one or more functional committees, as assigned by PA Program leadership.
• Curriculum development, delivery, and assessment.
• Active participation in the advising of PA students.
• Participation in PA student admissions and interview processes.
• Acting as a course director or and/or co-instructor as is appropriate and as assigned, in support of didactic and or clinical instruction of PA students.

Minimum job qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program.
• Educational Requirement: Master’s degree at a minimum; Doctorate preferred.
• Current and valid NCCPA Certification for Physician Assistants
• Maryland licensure, or eligibility for licensure, preferred.
• Minimum of three years of clinical practice experience as a PA.
• Teaching experience in a graduate medical education program is highly desired.

About Notre Dame of Maryland University:
Notre Dame of Maryland University (NDMU) is a private, independent institution anchored in the lovely homeland neighborhood of Baltimore City with outreach programs in the state serving central and southern Maryland and the Eastern Shore.  Founded as a Catholic women’s college in 1895, NDMU, now a comprehensive university, offers baccalaureate degrees in the Women’s College and co-ed undergraduate programs for adults, and graduate programs through the School of Arts, Sciences, and Business, School of Education, School of Nursing, School of Pharmacy, and Department of Occupational Therapy.

NDMU is being assisted by the partners of Hyatt-Fennell, Executive Search.  Submit nominations and application materials to NDM@hyatt-fennell.com.  Applications include a cover letter, a current résumé/cv, salary requirements, and contact information for three professional references, in separate documents. All applications and nominations will be considered highly confidential.

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran’s status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald, Chief of Staff, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109.

Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO/AA employer.