Assistant / Associate Professor, Physician Assistant Studies

About the role

The Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies in the School of Health Professions is seeking a full-time, program director, non-tenure track assistant/associate professor in our Master of Science program. This is a nine-month faculty position with a twelve-month administrative position requiring didactic and clinical teaching; student advisement, remediation, and retention; university committee participation; and assessment evaluation as per ARC-PA and university standards.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic and clinical year students: both lectures, laboratories and small group learning
• Provide remediation instruction to ensure student success
• Review and update PA syllabi and curricula
• Work collaboratively with members of the PA and university faculty/administration
• Advise students in both didactic and clinical years
• Participate in clinical site visits as needed
• Participate in student recruitment and retention activities
• Promote the PA Program and PA profession to potential students and community
• Participate in the review, interviewing and selection of applicants for admission to the PA Program
• Participate in ARC-PA program assessment, data collection and analysis and preparation of self-study reports
• Serve on Departmental, School of Health Professions and University committees

Qualifications

• NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) with current or emeritus NCCPA certification
• Current New York State PA license or eligibility for licensure in New York State
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited physician assistant program
• Three years full-time higher education experience
• Teaching experience is required

Skills

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, and administrative skills
• Excellent oral and written skills