Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor of Physician Assistant Studies (PA Principal Faculty) an[...]

Davita Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier educational institution in New York is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator for its Physician Assistant Studies program. This role entails teaching, mentoring, and developing curricula while ensuring compliance with clinical education standards, alongside overseeing student clinical placements and evaluations for effective learning outcomes.

Qualifications

• Current PA national certification required.
• Eligibility for licensure in NYS.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience.

Responsibilities

• Teaching lectures and laboratories in PA coursework.
• Coordinating student clinical placements.
• Developing clinical sites and maintaining documentation.

Skills

Teaching

Mentorship

Curriculum Development

Student Advising

Clinical Evaluations

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Position Summary:	The Katz School of Science and Health is seeking a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor and Clinical Coordinator to work in our Physician Assistant Studies program. Responsibilities include development of course syllabi; instruction, mentorship, and remediation of didactic and clinical year students; coordinating student clinical placements and activities; recruitment of clinical sites; evaluation of clinical course success and student learning outcomes; student recruitment and retention; and University, School, and Departmental committee service.
Position Responsibilities:	Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Teaching both lectures and laboratories Developing and writing syllabi for PA coursework Providing remediation instruction to ensure student success Advising students Assisting with the evaluation of the Clinical Education curriculum Developing and maintaining clinical sites in collaboration with the Clinical Education Director Helping negotiate the clinical schedules with the various clinical sites Initiating and maintaining verification and documentation of all clinical site requirements, such as Affiliation Agreements, Preceptor Profiles/Practice Profiles, Licensure and Board Certification verification, Criminal Background Checks, immunization records, and other site-required documentation Initiating and managing the development, implementation, and assessment of academic performance evaluations within the clinical phase of education (Clinical Rotation assignments, PACKRAT, End of Rotation Exams, Summative Exam, and OSCE examinations) Coordinating and conducting clinical site visits for PA students during clinical rotations, site evaluations with preceptors Monitoring students' progress during clinical rotations, end-of-rotation exams, and working with the faculty who evaluate and create remediation work as necessary Ensuring compliance with educational and learning objectives during the clinical phase of the program Troubleshooting concerns related to clinical year students and/or clinical sites and preceptors Helping coordinate Call Back Week activities with clinical faculty Assisting in the development and implementation of the Summative Evaluation course Participating in program self-assessment and ARC-PA accreditation maintenance, and future site visits Participating in student recruitment and retention activities Performing other duties as assigned by the Program Director
Experience & Educational Background:	If a Physician Assistant, a Master's degree is required, as well as the following: Current PA national certification (candidate is required to maintain certification throughout employment) Eligibility for licensure in NYS Minimum of two years clinical experience Higher education teaching experience preferred Experience as a clinical preceptor preferred
Salary Range:	$120,000 - $140,000
Application Instructions:	Please provide your cover letter, CV, and list of three references
About Us:	The Katz School of Science and Health, with 1300 master's and doctoral students, is now the largest graduate school at Yeshiva University. Located in the heart of New York City, Yeshiva University is a US News and World Report Top 100 University. We are research scientists, tech builders and entrepreneurs, and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Physician Assistant Studies, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Speech-Language Pathology. Katz School faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education, fostering the creativity, collaborative thinking and builder mindset required to take on today's toughest problems. Over the last five years, we have launched ten master's and doctoral programs with 92% graduation rates, 100% licensure pass rates, 95% post-graduation employment in high-paying careers, and students and alumni from over 30 countries. The Katz School is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach, with faculty and students from across the United States and around the world-and also deeply embedded in New York City's rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips, the Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect and explore. Read aboutprojectsat Katz. The mission of Yeshiva University - the world's flagship Jewish university - is to educate, empower and inspire our students to become the next generation of leaders, guided at all times by our core values. We do this through a transformative, world-class, and interdisciplinary education that is deep and broad and that cultivates in our students a sense of meaning, purpose and drive to make the world a better place - for themselves and for future generations.
Equal Employment Opportunity:	Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing employment opportunities to all employees and candidates without regard to race, color, age, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.