What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Program Director, Physician Assistant Program, Thomas Jefferson Univer position at Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health?
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Associate Program Director (APD) Job Responsibilities: Work with program leadership to include the Program Director, Chair and other Program/Associate Program Directors and with the lead Clinical Coordinators to ensure the program provides core knowledge, skills and attitudes requisite to the development of the competencies required for successful completion and safe practice at the time of entry into the profession Coordinate with Program Director/Chair to ensure leadership presence on campus during operational days/hours Provide mentoring to principal and instructional faculty related to teaching, course coordination and assessment Consults with Chair and Program Director on faculty and staff evaluations Oversee, monitor and maintain the curriculum, including mapping, creation of learning outcomes and instructional objectives related to courses Update student manual annually Participation in the identification and recruitment of suitable faculty and staff to be involved in the administrative operations of the program Recruit adjunct faculty. Supervise and recommend curriculum revisions as needed Supervise the calendar for all curricular activities Work with the Program Director to develop, provide or identify appropriate faculty development opportunities Support the program in meeting accreditation requirements Encourage educational research and state/national presentations by faculty Track performance of students during the didactic phase Provide oversight and guidance to course coordinators Recommend and implement revisions to program policies and procedures related to the program's didactic curriculum Assist with the development of short- and long-range strategic plans Ensures program maintains alignment with accreditation standards Help to organize and implement program and faculty retreats Serves on departmental committees as required Facilitate and ensure open communication, discussion and collaboration within the program and between PD, faculty, students and staff Liaison with other University departments such as Registrar, Enrollment Management, Counseling Services, Health Services etc. as needed Oversee, manage and troubleshoot day-to-day events in the program including faculty, student, staff, space and technology issues a informing or involving the PD as needed Oversees program management and function in Program Directors absence The Associate Program Director role is a stipend position occupied by a full-time faculty member who has a minimum of five years teaching experience and leadership responsibilities in a Physician Assistant program. In addition, the individual should have three years clinical practice experience. Faculty must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have demonstrated consistency in: interpersonal, leadership, and management skills. Instructions for Application/CV Submission: Apply on line: https://hr.jefferson.edu/careers.html Job ID # 9297190 The Associate Program Director role is a stipend position occupied by a full-time faculty member who has a minimum of five years teaching experience and leadership responsibilities in a Physician Assistant program. In addition, the individual should have three years clinical practice experience. Faculty must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and have demonstrated consistency in: interpersonal, leadership, and management skills. Instructions for Application/CV Submission: Apply on line: https://hr.jefferson.edu/careers.html Job ID # 9297190Work Shift
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130 S 9th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.
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As an employer, the Jefferson Enterprise maintains a commitment to provide equal access to employment. Jefferson values diversity and encourages applications from women, members of minority groups, LGBTQ individuals, disabled individuals, and veterans.
