Assistant Professor Industry Professional - Physician Assistant (CPHS)

St. John's University

Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 170,000

Full time

3 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition remission

403(b) retirement plan

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

St. John’s University is seeking a full-time, tenure-track Physician Assistant faculty member to join the Master of Science in Physician Assistant graduate program.

The successful candidate will collaborate with PA colleagues and other disciplines, maintain clinical practice competence and engage in scholarship. The role requires a graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program, a Master’s degree or higher, NCCPA certification, and NY licensure eligibility, with a minimum of three years’ clinical PA

Qualifications

Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program.
Master’s degree or higher in a field related to the PA profession.
Current NCCPA Certification.
Current New York State licensure.
Minimum of three years of clinical PA experience.
Interprofessional/simulation education experience desirable.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, time management and analytical skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook.
Minimum of one year of experience in a PA program (preferred).
Scholarship publications and active participation in professional organizations appreciated.

Responsibilities

Recruitment, application review, interviewing and selection of applicants for admission to the program.
Coordination and instruction of didactic and clinical year PA students (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 university committees.
Contributing to ongoing accreditation activities through program 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.
Continuous faculty/professional development.

Skills

ARC-PA accredited program

PA Master's degree

NCCPA Certification

NY licensure

3+ years PA clinical experience

Interprofessional education

Organizational skills

Communication & time management

MS Office proficiency

PA program teaching experience

Scholarly activity

Education

Master’s degree or higher in PA field

ARC-PA accredited PA program graduate

Current NYS licensure or eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Continuousfaculty/professional development

St. John’s, established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship, and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

A dedication to diversity, equity and inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

Job Summary

College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences

Tenure-track

Department of Clinical Health Profession

Assistant Professor Rank

Physician Assistant Full-time, Tenure-track, Assistant Professor

The Institution

St. John’s established in 1870, has two New York City campuses; international locations in Rome, Italy; Limerick, Ireland; and Paris, France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the University’s outstanding academics, diverse student body, dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities, focus on student life, and diverse study abroad offerings. St. John’s University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools, with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.

Commitment to Inclusion

As a Catholic and Vincentian university, St. John’s is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our institution. Our graduates will excel in the competencies and values required for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.

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.

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

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St. John’s offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. St. John’s University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John’s performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events

Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John’s University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.

St. John’s University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.