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Job Description

**Location** : Chicago, Illinois

**Hospital** : Rush University Medical Center

**Department** : Physician Assistant-CHS

**Work Type** : Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)

_This role can be performed in a hybrid work environment._

Rush is an elite medical community recognized yearly for excellence in patient care, medical discovery and clinical expertise. Our continued pursuits have earned Rush University Medical Center the distinction of being on U.S. News & World Report’s Best Hospitals Honor Roll for 2024-2025. This places the Medical Center amongst the top 50 of the more than 5,000 hospitals evaluated. U.S. News & World Report has also recognized eleven Rush programs amongst the nation’s best, including top ten national rankings for neurology and neurosurgery and orthopedics. Rush University Medical Center has received Vizient's Quality Leadership Award, ranking second among 99 academic medical centers across the country. All three Rush hospitals have earned the LGBTQ Healthcare Equality Leader designation in the Healthcare Equality Index. Our physicians, advanced practitioners, nurses and staff are the heartbeat of our health system’s ongoing success. We know how important it is to recruit and retain exceptional staff and faculty to execute our mission.

We’re passionate about health equity: for the communities we serve, for our patients and for our employees. We know that the South and West Sides of Chicago have historically been underserved. As a result, there is a 16-year gap in the life expectancy of someone in Chicago’s Loop versus someone in Chicago’s West Side. As the largest employer on Chicago’s West Side, we take it seriously that our institution can change this. Rush has built a strong Office of Community Health Equity and Engagement, and we founded the RUSH BMO Institute of Health Equity. As part of our Anchor Mission strategy, we hire, invest, buy and source, and volunteer locally. We’ve invested more than $6 million on the West Side since 2018, and that number continues to grow every year. And, of course, we continue to provide excellent patient care for everyone who comes to Rush.

Position Summary:

The Director of Academic Education is responsible for developing and maintaining the didactic curriculum for the PA Program, in the College of Health Sciences Department of PA Studies. Duties include: conduct analyses of didactic curriculum efficiency and design and implement data-based course modifications as appropriate; develop and implement data-based learning and assessment tools for all didactic year courses; coordinate lectures and academic schedule; support teaching development for principle and instructional faculty; oversee curriculum to ensure effectiveness of education towards meeting both ARC-PA accreditation standards and the PA Program’s mission, vision, and goals; and participate in general faculty activities such as research, service, teaching and student mentoring. This faculty position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values, and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Oversight of didactic year curriculum

2. Establish and maintain learning goals and objectives for the didactic training portion of the curriculum, consistent with professional practice, PA Program, and ARC-PA standards.

3. Develop and maintain didactic year assessment tools and facilitate data-based curricular change decisions as needed.

4. Support student learning activities in attaining the program’s academic competency standards.

5. Maintain and disseminate the academic calendar, including ensuring compliance with initiatives affecting the PA Program calendar or academic schedule.

6. Foster communication and collaboration among the PA faculty and staff through meetings and/or consultation.

7. Coordinate all evaluation processes and ensure feedback and action plans are communicated in a timely manner

8. Address student performance deficiencies and develop, implement, and monitor remediation plans in an effective and timely manner

9. Ensure students are oriented to, and maintain all policies and procedures related to the PA Program, the College of Health Sciences, and Rush University.

10. Maintain records regarding the attainment of didactic competencies and evaluations associated with didactic performance.

11. Recruit and orient instructional faculty and engage in ongoing faculty assessment and mentoring to ensure lecturer adherence to program quality standards.

12. Assist with coordinating community service activities.

13. Assist with research supervision and mentor student research. Faculty Responsibilities

14. Effectively teach courses as assigned in the College of Health Sciences.

15. Promote evidence-based practice and research.

16. Generate and disseminate new knowledge in the field of Physician Assistant practice.

17. Serve on or chair Program, College, or University committees as appointed.

18. Participate in clinical practice as designated by the Program or Department.

19. Other duties as assigned by the Program Director and/or Department Chair

Other Information Required Job Qualifications:

•Certified Physician Assistant with a master’s degree in a field related to the health sciences, education, or management is required. Having or in the process of attaining a doctorate in a field appropriate to providing academic leadership for the PA profession is preferred.

•Must have or be eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Illinois

•Have at least two years of clinical experience as a clinically practicing Physician Assistant.

•Have demonstrated abilities in teaching, research and scholarship, student advisement, committee service, management, and administration

•Active in relevant professional associations

•Demonstrated leadership role in organizations or societies external to Rush University related to the profession is preferred Preferred Job Qualifications:

•Demonstrated leadership role in organizations or societies external to Rush University related to the profession is preferred

Rush offers competitive total compensation that includes base pay, benefits, and other incentive programs for our employees. The total pay range shown reflects the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, specialty; relevant experience and training; and other business and organizational factors. This total pay range is for a full-time, 1.0 FTE employee, and includes any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Additional compensation may include premium pay rates, sign-on bonuses, and relocation allowances. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package.

Pay Range:** **$126, 000 - 131,000

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits, learn more at our Rush benefits page ( https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits ), including Retirement plan with match and generous tuition and education assistance. Join Rush and become part of one of the nation’s best healthcare systems.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

**Position** Director of Academic Education PA Studies

**Location** US:IL:Chicago

**Req ID** 16877