Physician Assistant Medical Academic Coach

Location: Main Campus - SAN RAFAEL, CA 94901 · Type: Staff - Part Time · Salary: $50.00 - $50.00 Hourly

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:

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.

Additional Position Information:

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: [email protected] 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.