FT Faculty- Non Tenure Track PA-NY

Description

The Pace University- Lenox Hill Hospital Physician Assistant Program- NYC is seeking a full-time non- tenure track principal faculty member (Clinical Assistant/ Clinical Associate Professor) to join the team of our program on the New York City campus. The position will report to the Chair/Program Director.

At CHP, faculty enjoy an exceptional collegial work environment as well as the opportunity to engage in focused teaching practice.

Are you passionate about the PA profession and eager to pass your knowledge and enthusiasm to the next generation of PAs? Then join us as we continue to build this exciting program with a focus on diversity and under-served populations!

Specific Responsibilities

• Principal faculty member will serve as the course director for a given course within the clinical curriculum and be responsible for assisting other course directors in the development, coordination and evaluation of curricular content and student performance throughout the clinical year.
• Participate in teaching in areas of expertise including individual, lab, and team-teaching of courses.
• Facilitation of small group activities guiding application of clinical practices and developing critical thinking, diagnostic strategies, patient education and counseling.
• Actively assist in the maintenance of ARC-PA accreditation and NYS program requirements.
• Be actively involved in developing and carrying out the mission and vision of the department, college and university.
• Assist in the program improvement including curricular implementation and the admissions process including applicant selection and recruitment.
• Responsible for academic counseling to students in both the didactic and clinical years.
• Evaluate student performance and ensure the availability of remedial instruction.
• Assist in reviewing the mission statement, program goals and program competencies review/revisions.
• Evaluate the program by participating in the program's ongoing self-assessment, analysis, and accreditation processes.
• Actively involved in clinical site development.
• Responsible for clinical site monitoring.
• Engage in service to the program, college, university and community.
• Participate in national, state, and/or leadership activities relevant to physician assistant education and practice.

Requirements

Position Qualifications

Required Experience and Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Master's Degree.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• NYS PA Licensure or eligible.
• Minimum three years clinical experience as a practicing physician assistant.
• Teaching experience in PA education strongly preferred (cumulative time spent as adjunct faculty, part-time teaching faculty, and/or lecturing/precepting for a PA program will be considered).
• Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty and preceptors.