Physician Assistant Medical Academic Coach

Under the direction of the MSPAS Program Director, and in partnership with the Academic Progress Chair and Director of Curriculum and Assessment, the PA Medical Academic Coach (MAC) will support the remediation process for at risk students. This includes but is not limited to conducting remediation activities, proctoring and/or conducting re-assessment, providing one-on-one tutoring or facilitating small group tutoring of students in their didactic and clinical phases of the curriculum. The MAC is dedicated to conducting activities in a manner that promotes student success and lifelong learning. This individual will work closely with the Academic Progress Chair and Director of Curriculum and Assessment, as well as individual MSPAS instructional faculty, to assure that learning needs are met for the PA students. In addition, this individual will provide insight into the review and development of program policies and procedures related to student remediation, as well as contribute to the alignment of the curriculum and educational goals with ARC-PA standards. They will maintain confidentiality of the individual student, faculty/staff, program and university in all interactions.

This is a part-time contracted position of up to 8 hours per week, as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Academic Progress Chair - in consultation with Program Director and Director of Curriculum and Assessment - to organize and facilitate individual student success evaluation with development of student support plan
• Assists and collaborate in the development and implementation of supplemental instructional programs designed to increase student retention. This may include regular didactic and/or clinical student group tutoring sessions, post-examination topical review sessions, clinical EOR content area review sessions, and/or pre-PANCE review sessions.
• Maintains clear and transparent schedule of individual student tutoring, remediation, and re-assessment as requested by the Director of Curriculum and Assessment. Maintains clear and transparent schedule of any supplemental instructional programs (i.e., group activities for students).
• Review of MSPAS student assessments - including didactic, clinical, and summative assessments - with an eye for identifying areas of program improvement for overall student success and retention.
• Incorporates best practices in graduate medical education including the use of mentoring and coaching, attention on wellness and resilience, incorporation of advancing technology, development of medical professionalism, and focus on evidence-based medicine and quality improvement.
• Regular and consistent collaboration with the Program Director and Academic Progress Chair to monitor individual student and/or program progress in relation to student retention and overall program success.
• Uphold academic performance standards and integrity as outlined in the MSPAS Program Handbook.

Required Qualifications:
• Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant/Associate Program - or - Doctor of Medicine (MD) from an accredited allopathic medical school - or - Doctor Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited osteopathic medical school
• Current NCCPA certification (PA) or current Medical board certification (MD, DO). Active certification preferred, emeritus status acceptable.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in general primary care (Family Practice, Internal Medicine, and/or Pediatrics), urgent or Emergency Medicine care. Additional experience in pre- and post-procedure examination preferred.

• Preferred Qualifications:
  • Graduate medical education experience, or direct clinical education experience (i.e., preceptor or resident educator), preferred.
  • Competence in use of Google Suite: Docs, Gmail, Calendar, Drive, Sheets, and Slides.
  • Competence in use of Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Competence in use of Zoom virtual platform including use of digital camera.
• For additional information on the Master of Science Physician Assistant Studies Program as Dominican University of California, please see the following web link: https://www.dominican.edu/academics/graduate-programs/master-science-phy...

Additional Position Information:

• Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until filled.
• Must be willing to consent to a background check

About the University

Dominican University of California is committed to academic excellence, social justice, and community engagement. The University values diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages applications from candidates who share these commitments.

Dominican University of California is an independent, international, learner-centered university, offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. Dominican has a 1:10 teacher-to-student ratio, an average class size of 16, with a small-town feeling in a park- like campus. We blend interdisciplinary core courses, real-world studies, and small classes with close and supportive academic advising and mentoring.

Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all under-represented groups in higher education.

Dominican University of California participates in E-Verify, an online system used to verify the employment eligibility of all new hires in accordance with federal law.

For More Information Contact:
Kelly Newhouse, Chair/Program Director, MSPAS Program
Dominican University of California
50 Acacia Ave, San Rafael, CA 94901
Email: Kelly.newhouse@dominican.edu
Dominican University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to excellence through diversity, and takes pride in its multicultural environment. We are committed in thought, word, and deed to recruiting and retaining a workforce that values the diversity of its student body. The University actively promotes an institutional culture that practices equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups in higher education.