Principal Faculty Master of Physician Assistant Program

The Franklin Pierce University Master of Physician Assistant Program (MPAS) in Lebanon, NH

is seeking applicants for a year-round faculty position. The MPAS Lebanon program’s mission

is to train and place, highly skilled and competent physician assistants in rural areas and

working with underserved populations. We actively recruit from these areas, and we seek

someone who has a passion to educate providers to serve these populations.

The Franklin Pierce MPAS-Lebanon program features a new facility with state of the art

simulation, including 2 simulation suites, 6 dedicated OSCE rooms and a hands-on skills

space. The program is located on Centerra Parkway in close proximity to Dartmouth

Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH as well as Dartmouth College in Hanover, NH.

Job Responsibilities:

We are seeking an experienced physician assistant to join the faculty team of our in-person

physician assistant education program. This faculty position will involve teaching (both

lecture and hands-on small group activities), evaluation, advisement, and mentoring of

physician assistant students in the classroom and other settings, including clinical

placement sites. Faculty will also be involved in clinical year classroom lecturing, evaluation

and capstone project advising. Faculty members will participate in the admissions and

selection process, in program organization, evaluation, planning, administration, and

management and will assist in continuous review and analysis of the program’s

effectiveness and in preparation for program assessment by accreditation bodies and

others.

Qualifications-Required:

Applicants should have a Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited academic

institution.

Applicants should hold a current NCCPA certification

Applicants should hold or be eligible for state licensure

Applicants should possess excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills

Applicants should have interests in areas that align with our program mission is strongly

preferred

A strong interest in scholarship and professional development

Application Deadline:

Confidential screening of applications will continue until the position is filled.

At Franklin Pierce University, we take pride in providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to support the well-being and security of our valued employees. Here are some highlights of the benefits you can enjoy as part of the Franklin Pierce community:

Paid Time Off (PTO): Enjoy 160 hours (4 weeks) of Paid Time Off, along with additional paid sick time for your well-being.

Paid Holidays: Benefit from 20 paid holidays, including a 10-day winter break with full pay.

Health and Wellness: Access medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family, ensuring comprehensive health care.

Life Insurance: Secure the future for yourself and your family with employer-paid Life Insurance coverage ranging from 1.5x to 3.0x your salary, depending on your role.

Disability Coverage: We cover both short-term and long-term disability, providing financial protection in unforeseen circumstances.

Retirement Planning: Contribute to your retirement with our 403(b) plan, with immediate 100% vesting. Franklin Pierce University also makes contributions to support your long-term financial goals upon one year of employment or if qualified with prior higher education employment.

Educational Benefits: Invest in your growth and development with our tuition benefits, allowing you and your qualifying family members to pursue undergraduate and graduate programs.

Additional Perks: Enjoy various perks, including pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, free gym access, meal discount, and more!

At Franklin Pierce, we prioritize the well-being, development, and satisfaction of our employees. We are committed to providing a supportive work environment and a range of benefits that align with your needs and aspirations.

Relocation is available, and while this is an on-campus position, a flexible work schedule is possible. FPU offers competitive wages and benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 403(b) retirement plan through TIAA, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, educational benefits (for employee and qualifying dependents), pet insurance, accident insurance, critical illness coverage, travel discounts, 160 hours of paid time off (PTO), with additional paid sick time for your well-being, and paid holidays. Candidates should submit a cover letter, résumé, and contact information for three references (references will not be checked until the finalist stage of the search). FPU is committed to enhancing the diversity of its community in many realms and is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Find out more at www.franklinpierce.edu.