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This role is located at the MGH- Institute of Health Professions in the historical Charlestown Navy Yard

Overview
The MGH Institute of Health Professions invites nominations and applications for the chairperson of the Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences. The department is home to the Institute's Master of PA Studies (MPAS) program, which combines didactic and clinical education with a special focus on interprofessional education and practice.

Since its founding, our MPAS program has been taught utilizing an innovative team-based learning pedagogy, that has attracted highly qualified students. Team-based learning (TBL) is an active learning and teaching approach that includes prework, individual and team assessments, and application exercises with immediate feedback. TBL develops critical thinking, fosters effective team building, and helps students hone soft skills like empathy and giving and receiving feedback. Our faculty, students, and graduates are making their mark on the profession and the communities they serve regionally, nationally, and around the world.

This Leadership Opportunity
The chair will join a team of dedicated faculty leaders within the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences (SHRS) team from highly ranked masters and doctoral programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Genetic Counseling, Audiology, and a PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences. The successful candidate will be a champion for interprofessional education and practice as well as diversity, equity, and inclusion in higher education and healthcare. The chair has a key role in developing and maintaining important relationships within the Mass General Brigham health system and across regional clinical affiliate institutions and community partners.
The chair will report to the Dean of SHRS and will mentor and develop faculty at various stages of their academic careers and scholarship. Opportunities abound for collaboration in teaching, scholarship, and service within SHRS and across the Institute. To illustrate spaces for collaboration, the Institute's IMPACT Practice Center is a comprehensive care delivery program that connects members of the community with evidence-based approaches to health and wellness, child development, chronic care, and recovery. The IPC is led by IHP faculty and students and offers care to members of our community in need.

The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an independent, not-for-profit graduate school and is the only degree-granting affiliate of the Mass General Brigham System (MGB). The Institute is regionally accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education. MGB is an integrated health system and includes nationally and globally renowned academic health centers, hospitals, and research centers, such as the Massachusetts General Hospital, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Spaulding Rehabilitation Network, and Massachusetts Eye and Ear. The MGH Institute is comprised of three schools, including Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, Nursing, and Healthcare Leadership as well as numerous research centers and innovative scientific programs in translational research.

The chair is responsible for all aspects of department leadership and administration, including, either directly or by delegation, the following:

Department Leadership

• Collaborate with faculty, students, and staff to establish and maintain a long-term vision for the department that is consistent with the school, institute, and health system
• Serve as a liaison between the department and other units of the institution
• Ensure adherence to department and institutional policies as well as relevant laws, regulations, and accreditation standards
• Initiate new academic programs and projects

Department Curriculum

• Oversee curriculum development and revisions for department education and training
• Review and assess department educational programs and professional development offerings
• Assess education outcomes in core courses taught within the department
• Engage in data-driven continuous quality improvement

Department Operations

• Direct department operations related to education, research, and service
• Lead department faculty and staff and assign workloads
• Oversee the department's fiscal operations and budget management
• Review and update department policies, procedures, and website
• Guide audit, program evaluation, and quality assurance activities

Personnel

• Recruit, appoint, and supervise department faculty
• Advance department diversity and inclusion
• Evaluate faculty and staff performance
• Support and oversee the overall development of the department faculty and staff
• Recruit, appoint, and supervise department staff and graduate assistants/interns
• Receive and evaluate faculty and staff grievances within the department

Students

• Recruit and retain students in the department's programs
• Coordinate student advising and reviews of degree progress
• Evaluate student transfer credit
• Review student academic appeals and grievances

Faculty Responsibilities

• Participate in departmental teaching and/or student advisement
• Engage in research and scholarly activities
• Serve in department, school, institute, and community service activities
• Represent the department in regional, national, or global service roles related to the discipline

Qualifications
Qualifications:

Required

• Terminal academic degree for discipline* (e.g., master's degree for PA; MD, DO, MBBS for physician)
• Substantial experience in PA/medical education
• Licensed or eligible for licensure to practice in Massachusetts**
• Track record of accomplishment in higher education administration
• Experience with academic program and clinical education partnership development
• Experience with regional and programmatic accreditation
• Consistent record of scholarship and service

Preferred

• *An earned doctorate relevant to higher education or healthcare (e.g., PhD, EdD, DrPH, etc.) is preferred
• **National certification (e.g., NCCPA, ABMS) is preferred

The position is a 12-month appointment, with rank and salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application and Contact Information

• Applicants should apply online at https://www.mghihp.edu/about/careers.
• A cover letter, CV and the names and contact information of at least 3 references should also be submitted to Dr. Marjorie Nicholas, PA Chair Search Committee, at mlnicholas@mghihp.edu.

About MGH Institute

MGH Institute of Health Professions is a graduate school in Boston that provides entry-level and post-professional programs in Nursing, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Genetic Counseling, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The PhD in Rehabilitation Sciences and a PhD and Master of Science in Health Professions Education have been added in recent years along with two brand new programs: Master of Health Administration in Leadership and Master of Science in Healthcare Data Analytics to meet rising demand for highly educated health care professionals, educators, and researchers. Integrating classroom learning with research and clinical experience, the Institute grants doctoral degrees, master's degrees, awards certificates of advanced study, and offers continuing education to practicing professionals.

MGH Institute of Health Professions is the only degree-granting affiliate in Mass General Brigham (MGB), the largest private employer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Institute has been recognized multiple times by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a "Great College to Work For." A leading health sciences educational institution, MGH Institute provides students with outstanding academic programs, many of which are ranked among the best in the nation.

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the Institute community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

Our Commitment to Justice, Equity, and Inclusion

MGH Institute of Health Professions has announced an organization-wide anti-racism initiative to think boldly about race and bring together all members of the Institute community to address systemic racial injustice as well as oppression more broadly. The plan seeks to create a supportive and inclusive campus environment and better support the diverse communities the school serves. We are excited about this new initiative and are hiring employees who are committed to justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion and will contribute to our anti-racism and anti-oppression approach.

EEO Statement
The MGH Institute of Health Professions is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff. We welcome nominations and applications from individuals who bring a diversity of experience, thought, and practice to the Institute's research, teaching, and clinical missions. Applications from protected veterans and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged.Partner's Healthcare is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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