Kean University - Union, NJ
posted 8 days ago
About the position
Kean University in Union, New Jersey has grown into a comprehensive, global institution of higher education serving a diverse enrollment of more than 18,000 undergraduate and graduate students. Kean, New Jersey's first Urban Research University, creates a world-class, innovative and inclusive society through equity and excellence in teaching, learning, global research and impactful public engagement. Kean is on a path to receiving the R2 designation for high research activity from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. With three campuses located in New Jersey, a virtual campus through Kean Online, and a campus in China - Wenzhou-Kean University, our six colleges offer more than 50 undergraduate programs and more than 70 options for graduate study, leading to master's degrees, doctoral degrees, professional diplomas or certifications. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies in the College of Health Professions and Human Services trains future Physician Assistants to be medical professionals who can provide excellent medical care across health care disciplines and settings. The Department offers a Master of Science degree in Physician Assistant Studies and prepares program graduates to provide evidence-based, holistic healthcare treatments and effectively utilize the latest medical technologies. The Department is excited to invite applications for an innovative and distinguished scholar in the field of medical education to serve as the inaugural Dr. Marian R. Stuart '71 Endowed Professor of Medical Education. This position will begin on September 1, 2025.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the inaugural Dr. Marian R. Stuart '71 Endowed Professor of Medical Education.
- Mentor graduate student research.
- Teach within the Physician Assistant Studies Program.
- Secure extramural funding in support of an active research agenda.
- Conduct research in the field of medical education.
Requirements
- A doctoral degree (Ph.D., MD or the equivalent) in the medical sciences or a closely related field.
- A distinguished record of research, teaching and service in higher education.
Nice-to-haves
- Expertise in medicine, public health, anatomy, epidemiology, biostatistics, health data science, bioethics or related disciplines associated with the education of future physician assistants.
- Prior experience teaching or mentoring physician assistant students or others aspiring to careers as medical professionals.
- Clinical training in healthcare that embraces a patient-centered approach.
- Proven success in securing competitive grants in support of research initiatives.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Support for ongoing scholarly and academic activity with released time and research assistance.
