Clinical Assistant Professor for the PA Program (Clinical Phase) -Part-time

Fairleigh Dickinson University; Madison, Northern (NJ, KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

403(b) plan

Fringe benefits

NJ Sick Leave

State Short Term Disability benefits

Job summary

Fairleigh Dickinson University in New Jersey invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor for the PA Program (Clinical Phase), Part-time. The role coordinates clinical experiences, designs curriculum, and assesses student performance within the Clinical Phase.

The candidate will teach, prepare syllabi, evaluate students, and participate in admissions, committees, and program representation at conferences.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience.
• Academic experience preferred.
• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA Program.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences in the Clinical Phase of the PA Program.
• Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the curriculum; prepare syllabi for all Clinical Phase courses.
• Analyze supervised clinical experiences for settings, patient demographics, diagnoses.
• Schedule required and elective supervised clinical experiences.
• Provide student instruction for an equivalent of one-two courses workload per semester.
• Prepare and review exams; participate in test construction and item analysis.
• Evaluate student performance and monitor progress.
• Assist in analysis of clinical curriculum outcomes and student evaluations.
• Participate in admissions and PA committee activities; attend program events.

Skills

Clinical coordination

Curriculum design

Student assessment

Teaching

Education

ARC-PA accredited PA program graduate

Job description

Clinical Assistant Professor for the PA Program (Clinical Phase) -Part-time

Job Title: Clinical Assistant Professor for the PA Program (Clinical Phase) -Part-time

Campus:

Department:

Department: Physician Assistant-Florham

Hiring Manager:

Hiring Manager: Dina Prisco

Hiring Manager Title: Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs

College:

College: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Position Type:

Position Type: Faculty

Grade:

Grade: Faculty

FLSA:

FLSA: Exempt

Faculty Rank:

Faculty Rank: Clinical Rank

Salary: $50,000

Benefits:

• Eligibility to contribute towards the 403(b) plan
• A various fringe benefits (discounts on ever day good and services, entertainment/dining discounts, etc.)
• State benefits such as NJ Sick Leave and State Short Term Disability benefits

Status:

Status: Part-Time

Months Worked:

Months Worked: 12 Month

Job Summary:

Participates in the coordination the Clinical Phase (Professional Year II) of the PA Program, provides instruction and analyzes students’ performance and overall program outcomes for the Clinical Phase.

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in the coordination of Supervised Clinical Practice Experiences in the Clinical Phase of the PA Program.
• Actively participates in the processes of designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum (A2.05g) preparing syllabi for all courses in the Clinical Phase of the program.
• Assists in the analysis of supervised clinical practice experiences for appropriateness of settings, patient demographics, types of patient interactions and diagnoses.
• Assists in the scheduling of required and elective supervised clinical experiences.
• Provides student instruction for an equivalent of one-two courses workload per semester (A2.05c).
• Prepares and reviews exams, collaborates with faculty in test construction. Participates in the analysis of item performance and overall test construction.
• Evaluates student performance (A2.05d) and monitors progress.
• Assists in the analysis of clinical curriculum outcomes.
• Assists in the analysis of student evaluations of rotations and preceptors.
• Actively participates in the process of selecting applicants for admission to the PA Program (A2.05b).
• Participates in clinical site visits as assigned.
• Actively participates in the remediation process of students of remedial instruction, when needed (A2.05f).
• Serves as a faculty advisor for PA students, meets with students, provides counseling, and assures appropriate intervention, when required. (A2.05e).
• Attends and participates in PA committee meetings, program activities, and campus events.
• Actively participates in the process of developing, reviewing and revising (as necessary) the mission statement, goals, and competencies (A2.05a) of the program.
• Serves as a member of committees, assisting with preparing minutes and outcome reports.
• Contributes to ongoing self-study process, evaluation of the program (A2.05h) and formal report to ARC -PA.
• Serves as faculty leader for service-learning events.
• Attends professional conferences, representing the PA Program and the University.

Required Qualifications

• Work Experience: Minimum 3-5 years clinical experience
• Academic experience (preferred)
• Education: Graduate of an ARC -PA accredited PA Program

CERRTIFICATION / LICENSURER

• NCCPA Certification
• Licensed as a PA

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

• 1 day a week dedicated to Clinical Practice or Research
• Available evenings for program events (e.g., Research Forums)

Note: As per the 5th edition of the ARC -PA Standards (effective September 2020), two principal faculty members must be hired by the institution on a permanent basis at least 9 months prior to the date of the scheduled site visit (D1.01c).

Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.

Preferred Qualifications

• 28 hours

Posting Date:

Posting Date: 07/14/2025

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