Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies

Long Island University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

LIU Brooklyn’s Department of Physician Assistant Studies invites applicants for a full-time, non‑tenure track assistant/associate professor position to teach in our Master of Science PA program. The twelve-month role includes 24 teaching credits, student advisement, remediation, and ARC-PA compliance.

The ideal candidate holds a NCCPA certification with NY licensure eligibility, a master’s degree from an accredited PA program, and at least three years of clinical PA experience.

Qualifications

• NCCPA-certified PA with current New York State licensure or eligibility.
• Master’s degree from an accredited PA program.
• Minimum of three years clinical PA experience.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to function independently and within a team.
• Excellent oral and written skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach didactic and clinical year students: lectures, laboratories and small group learning.
• Provide remediation instruction to ensure student success.
• Review and update PA syllabi and curricula.
• Advise students in both didactic and clinical years.
• Participate in clinical site visits as needed.
• Participate in student recruitment and retention activities.
• Promote the PA Program and PA profession to potential students and community.
• Participates in the review, interviewing and selection of applicants for admission to the PA Program.
• Participate in ARC-PA program assessment, data collection and analysis and preparation of self-study reports.
• Work collaboratively with PA and university faculty/administration.
• Serve on Departmental, School of Health Professions and University committees.

Skills

Teaching experience

Oral and written communication

Team collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or related field

NCCPA certification

Job description

The Department of Physician Assistant (PA) Studies in the School of Health Professions is seeking a full-time, non-tenure track assistant/associate professor to teach in our Master of Science program. This is a twelve-month position requiring 24 credits annual teaching workload, including both didactic and clinical year students; student advisement, remediation, and retention; university committee participation; and self-assessment evaluation as per ARC-PA and university standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach didactic and clinical year students: both lectures, laboratories and small group learning
• Provide remediation instruction to ensure student success
• Review and update PA syllabi and curricula
• Work collaboratively with members of the PA and university faculty/administration
• Advise students in both didactic and clinical years
• Participate in clinical site visits as needed
• Participate in student recruitment and retention activities
• Promotes the PA Program and PA profession to potential students and community
• Participates in the review, interviewing and selection of applicants for admission to the PA Program
• Participate in ARC-PA program assessment, data collection and analysis and preparation of self-study reports
• Work collaboratively with members of the PA and university faculty/administration
• Serve on Departmental, School of Health Professions and University committees

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must be a NCCPA-certified physician assistant with current New York State licensure or New York State License eligibility
• Minimum Master’s degree from an accredited physician assistant program
• Minimum of three years clinical experience as a PA
• Teaching experience is preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Be able to function both independently and within a team environment
• Excellent oral and written skills

About LIU Brooklyn

LIU Brooklyn campus enables students to realize their full potential as ethically grounded, intellectually vigorous, and socially responsible global citizens. The campus offers more professional programs in health care than any other campus in the New York metropolitan area, including the Arnold and Marie Schwartz College of Pharmacy & Health Science, and The Harriet Rothkopf Heilbrunn School of Nursing. LIU Brooklyn is home to Kumble Theater for the Performing Arts, a dynamic performance venue designed to nourish students’ artistic exploration, and Division I sports teams.

LIU is an equal opportunity employer. LIU is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. LIU encourages applications from all qualified individuals without regards to race, color, religion, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status, age, disability or any other basis protected by applicable local, state or federal laws. Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the United States.