Description

Division/Department Information 
The College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Physician Assistant faculty member to join the Master of Science in Physician Assistant graduate program. In this role, the successful candidate would work collaboratively with physician assistant colleagues and colleagues from other disciplines, maintain clinical practice competence, remain actively involved in professional organizations, maintain scholarship in their field, and actively seek opportunities for and participate in faculty governance. 

Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities 
Under the supervision of the Department Chair and Program Director, responsible for: 

Recruitment,application review, interviewing andselectionof applicants for admission to the program
Coordination and instruction of didactic and clinical year PA students including lecture content,physical diagnosis, and procedural lab instruction
Evaluation of student performance and providing remediation as needed 
Student advisement and counseling 
Serving as an active member of program, department, and universitycommittees
Contributing to ongoing accreditation activities throughprogram self-assessment/self-study as per ARC-PA and university standards
Participation and development of new clinical site affiliations and performing site visits 
Assist the Clinical Coordinator in the development, scheduling, and evaluation of clinical rotations; maintain communication with preceptors and clinical sites; support student clinical placement, documentation, and compliance with ARC-PA standards 
Engaging in active service, research, and scholarship
Continuousfaculty/professional development
 
Duties and Responsibilities are not limited to the above and can be altered by the Department Chair and Program Director as needed to fulfill ARC-PA and program requirements. 

Requirements

Competencies, Education, Experience
 Required Education and Experience 

Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program 
Master’s degreeor higher in a field related to the PA profession
Current NCCPA Certification 
Current or eligible New York State licensure
Minimum of three years of experience working in a clinical setting as a Physician Assistant 
Interprofessional and/or simulation education experience is desirable 
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail 
Excellentcommunication and interpersonal skills, timemanagementand analytical skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook 
Minimum of one year of experience in a PA program (*preferred) 
Preference to candidates who demonstrate scholarship (e.g., publications, national presentations) and active participation in community and/or professional organizations. 
 

Supplemental Information
Application Process 
All applications must be submitted online. A complete application must consist of: 

Cover letter 
Curriculum vitae
Contact information of three professional references  
Unencumbered physician assistant license/certifications