Director of Academic Education Department:Allied Health Location:West Haven, CT Director of Academic Education Clinical Assistant/Associate/Full Professor or Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice (Rank Commiserate with Education and Clinical Experience) Physician Associate Master of Medicine Program Department of Allied Health Who we are: The University of New Haven, founded on the Yale campus in 1920, is a private, coeducational university that has been recognized by The Princeton Review and U.S. News & World Report for academic excellence. Located between New York City and Boston in the shoreline city of West Haven, the University is a diverse and vibrant community of nearly 10,000 students from across the globe. Within its five colleges, students immerse themselves in a transformative, career-focused education across the liberal arts and sciences, fine arts, business, engineering, public safety, and public service. More than 100 academic programs are offered, all grounded in a long-standing commitment to collaborative, interdisciplinary, project-based learning. The Department of Allied Health in the School of Health Sciences at the University of New Haven is seeking to hire a 12-monthNon-Tenure TrackFaculty member in the role ofDirector of Academic Educationfor the Physician Associate Program.This position will support all aspects of the program to include teaching didactic content, participating in the program-s ongoing self-assessment, compliance with ARC-PA standards, student advising, service on assigned committees, and support the clinical year student experiences. The School of Health Sciences offers a vibrant and diverse clinical and research atmosphere where academic and clinical faculty provide students with the highest level of professional education in the classroom and in the community. You will: Essential Responsibilities and Functions of the Director of Academic Education + Perform essential duties in service to the program as a principal faculty member, including leadership of the didactic team of faculty, academic instruction, assistance with curriculum oversight and all academic policies in collaboration with the Program Director + Oversight and review of all course syllabi, ensuring consistency of construction and course content is delivered in a student supportive environment to achieve the course learning outcomes. + Assists with the program-s ongoing self-assessment plan, collection and maintenance of student generated data across the curriculum. + Ensures consistency of practice, protocols, and processes in accordance with the University academic practices. + Serve as Chair of the program-s Didactic Sub-committee. + Assist Program Director with monitoring for compliance to all ARC-PA standards. + Maintains course files consistent with ARC-PA Standards. + Assists with onboarding of new faculty and serves as a mentor for faculty transitioning from clinical work into academia. + Manage, analyze, interpret, and report performance data to the Program Assessment Committee. + Design, implement, support, and maintain documentation of student remediation. + Participate in the program-s admission process. You need: Required Qualifications + A Masters degree in Physician Assistant/Associate studiesoran earned Ph.D or MD. + Three years of teaching experience in post-secondary education. + Experience in research and the statistical analysis of data. + Commitment to fostering a student supportive learning environment. + Demonstrate commitment to teaching excellence and innovation, active-learning, and student engagement of students with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds. + Excellent interpersonal and communication skills - in the classroom, with colleagues, in written work, community. + Experience with course and program development. + Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-based environment. Preferred Education. 1. Doctoral degree in health sciences or related field awarded by an accredited institution. Application Instructions:All information on candidates will be kept confidential. Review of applications will start immediately and continue until the position is filled. Qualified candidates should submit: 1) a cover letter describing their academic and/or industrial experiences relevant to the position, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a statement of teaching philosophy, and 4) contact information for at least three professional references (reference checks will not occur without permission). What-s In It for You: + Health & Welfare Programs: Employees and their eligible family members, including spouses and dependent are eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Programs. + Wellness & Fitness: On-campus Recreation and Fitness Center for employees and families; Employee Assistant Program + Commitment to Educational Excellence: Tuition assistance for employees and eligible dependents; Tuition exchange opportunities + Employee Discounts on products, services and educational opportunities + Work/Life Benefits: Generous paid time off programs; progressive paid holiday schedule (including holiday break between Christmas and New Year-s); 4 weeks of parental paid leave; flexible work schedules including summer hours where applicable *The University of New Haven is not a qualifying E-Verify employer and its use of E-Verify is limited to specific government projects. For that reason, candidates with STEM OPT authorization cannot be considered for employment.