Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor Physician Assistant Program

Location: Princess Anne

Job Description Summary

Organization's Summary Statement:

The University of Maryland Eastern Shore (UMES) invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor in the Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program. The selected candidate will report directly to the Program Director and will collaborate closely with PA faculty and staff to support the program's mission and ensure ongoing compliance with ARC-PA accreditation standards.

UMES is committed to providing time, support, and resources for the professional growth and development of its faculty. Salary and rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Salary: $118,000 - $134,000

Benefits:
The University of Maryland Eastern Shore, as a University System of Maryland institution and a Maryland State agency, provides a comprehensive benefits package to all regular faculty and staff. The Office of Employee Benefits provides consultative services and assistance with benefits planning, enrollment, and changes. Eligible employees may participate in a variety of benefit plans including:

* Health insurance, including multiple medical plan options for employees

and dependents offered through the State of Maryland Employee Benefits

Division.

* Prescription drug, dental, and flexible spending accounts, and vision

coverage

* Retirement plans: mandatory enrollment in a state pension system or an

Optional Retirement Plan with Fidelity or TIAA, Supplemental Retirement

Accounts (TIAA, Fidelity, or MSRP-Nationwide) with $600 annual state

match, Life Insurance (state sponsored Met Life, USM sponsored Met Life

Plan, life insurance and long-term disability insurance).

* Tuition remission benefits for eligible employees and, subject to USM

policies, spouses and dependents at University System of Maryland

institutions.

* Exempt positions start at 22 days annual per year, sick leave 15 days per

year, personal leave 3 days per year), and paid holidays.

* Employee wellness and support resources and access to the State of

Maryland wellness programs.

Responsibilities:

Teaching

* Teach assigned didactic and/or clinical courses within the PA curriculum

as designated by the Program Director or Director of Didactic Education.

* Develop and revise course content, including syllabi, lecture materials (e.g.,

PowerPoint presentations), and examination questions.

* Participate in the continuous evaluation and improvement of course

delivery, instructional effectiveness, and student learning outcomes.

* Supervise and assess student performance in classroom, laboratory, and

clinical settings.

* Engage in student advising, mentorship, and academic remediation as

needed.

* Contribute to the development and maintenance of competency-based

assessments and instructional materials aligned with program goals and

national standards.

* Participate in peer review of faculty teaching and provide constructive

feedback to support instructional excellence.

* Conduct site visits for students on clinical rotations to evaluate

performance, ensure quality of the clinical learning environment and

maintain preceptor relationships.

* Grade student assignments, exams, and other assessments in a timely and

constructive manner, providing meaningful feedback to support learning

and growth.

Service

* Serve on the PA Program Admissions Committee, including reviewing

applications, interviewing prospective students and participating in

admissions decision-making.

* Engage in departmental, school, and university-level committee work and

service activities.

* Participate in community outreach and service initiatives aligned with the

mission of the program and university.

* Assist in the coordination, execution, and documentation of regular

programmatic self- assessments, including semester reviews and the

annual department retreat.

* Contribute to the development, evaluation, and revision of the program's

mission, goals, objectives, and learning outcomes.

* Collaborate in interprofessional education (IPE) initiatives with other health

professions programs to promote team-based care and interdisciplinary

learning experiences.

Scholarship/Research

* Engage in scholarly…