Adjunct, Part-Time Faculty (2 Openings Available)

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University invites applications for Adjunct, Part-Time Faculty in the Rutgers PA Program. The position is a hybrid, 12-month adjunct appointment with on-campus and remote work. Faculty will advise clinical year students, mentor professional development, and participate in teaching activities and exams.

The role requires PA licensure, NCCPA certification, a Master’s degree, and clinical experience, with strong interpersonal skills and access to a home computer.

Qualifications

• Valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• A minimum of a Master’s degree.
• Clinical experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Access to a home computer.

Responsibilities

• Advising clinical year students through mentoring and evaluating their performance on supervised clinical practice experiences.
• Grading student journals and providing feedback.
• Meeting with students via Zoom or in person to discuss challenges.
• Mentoring students regarding professional behaviors and employment search.
• Responding to student emails.
• Providing feedback on simulated patient encounters.
• Other programmatic duties such as small-group teaching, interviewing applicants, developing exams, and advising on applied clinical research projects.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Mentoring students

Student advising

Education

Master's degree

Physician Assistant license

Tools

NCCPA certification

Home computer access

Job description

Position Details

Adjunct, Part-Time Faculty (2 Openings Available)

Department: SHP - Physician Assistant Stud

Salary: A maximum annual salary of 20,000.00

Offer Information: The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.

Posting Summary

The Rutgers PA Program is seeking part-time faculty members. The position is a hybrid, 12-month adjunct appointment requiring both on-campus and remote work. The faculty member will be assigned both in-person and remote work as outlined below:

1. Advising clinical year students through mentoring and evaluating their performance on supervised clinical practice experiences via the following:
   • Grading student journals, including review of patient and procedure logs, and providing feedback
   • Being available to meet with students as personal and professional challenges arise. This can occur via Zoom and/or in person at least once per month, typically on Friday afternoons in Piscataway
   • Mentoring students as needed regarding professional behaviors and assisting with the employment search
   • Responding to student emails
   • Providing feedback regarding performance on simulated patient encounters
2. Other responsibilities based on programmatic needs include small-group teaching, interviewing applicants, developing exams, and advising students on applied clinical research projects.

Position Status

Part Time

Posting Number

26FA0255

Qualifications

1. Valid license to practice as a Physician Assistant
2. Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of PAs (NCCPA)
3. A minimum of a Master's degree
4. Clinical experience
5. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
6. Access to a home computer

Preferred: Experience teaching or precepting PA students is preferred but not necessary.

Statement

The Rutgers Physician Assistant Program enhances the delivery of humanistic patient care and advances the PA profession through a dynamic blend of educational programs, research, and service. Expertly crafted curricula and thoughtful mentorship of students develop collaborative, caring, and competent healthcare providers.

Posting Details

For more information, visit the program website at: https://shp.rutgers.edu/physician-assistant/ or contact:

Matthew A. McQuillan, DMSc, PA-C

Chair, Dept of PA Studies and Practice

675 Hoes Lane West, 6th Floor

Piscataway NJ 08854

[e-mail]

Quick Link to Posting: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/270831

Campus: Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus: Piscataway (RBHS)

City: Piscataway

State: NJ

Pre-employment Screening

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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