Adjunct Faculty - PA Studies program

Chatham University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking an adjunct to facilitate Problem-Based Learning (PBL) sessions three times a week for 3.5–4 hours each. Responsibilities include grading exams and attending facilitator meetings. Candidates must be board-certified PAs with a preference for at least three years of clinical experience. This role offers a chance to impact student learning in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Board-certified PA required for the adjunct position.
• Preferred three years of clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate PBL sessions three times a week for 3.5–4 hours.
• Grade MCQ remediations and written exams.
• Attend weekly facilitator meetings.

Job description

The Adjunct will facilitate Problem‑Based Learning (PBL) sessions three times a week for five‑week instructional units.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate PBL sessions three times a week for 3.5–4 hours for the duration of each PBL unit.
• Facilitate a number of units per academic year as agreed upon by the PBL coordinator and PBL adjunct, not to exceed five units per academic year.
• Attend facilitator meetings once or twice weekly as scheduled by the PBL coordinators.
• Attend one of two options for end‑of‑unit meeting.
• Grade both the MCQ remediations and PMA written exam as assigned by the PBL coordinators for any unit they also facilitate.
• Review the exam material prior to the deadline given by the PBL coordinator, which typically occurs prior to the start of each PBL unit.

Required Qualifications

• PBL adjuncts must be board‑certified PAs.

Desired Qualifications

• Three years of clinical experience.

Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.