Clinical Assistant Professor for the PA Program (Didactic Phase)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Madison (NJ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Clinical Assistant Professor for the PA Program at the Florham Campus in Madison, NJ. The role involves teaching in the Didactic Phase of the PA Program and responsibilities include curriculum design, student evaluations, and faculty advising.

Ideal candidates should have at least 3 years of clinical or teaching experience, with a preference for those holding a doctoral degree. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to PA education while engaging in research and professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of clinical and/or teaching experience, ideally 5 years.
• NCCPA Certification required, New Jersey State License eligible.
• Knowledge of accreditation processes in PA education.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and deliver didactic courses in the PA Program.
• Evaluate student performance and analyze curriculum outcomes.
• Participate in admissions processes for the PA Program.

Skills

Clinical experience

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Research activities

Education

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Master's degree (MS, MPA, MPH)

Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA Program

Job description

Position: Clinical Assistant Professor for the PA Program (Didactic Phase)
Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ
Department: Physician Assistant-Florham
College: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences

Job Summary

Teaches primarily in the Didactic Phase of the PA Program, provides instruction, and analyzes students’ performance and overall program outcomes for the Didactic Phase. Translates outcomes into data‑driven programmatic improvement.

Duties / Responsibilities

• Participate in the coordination and delivery of courses/content in the Didactic Phase of the PA Program.
• Actively participate in the processes of designing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the curriculum (A2.05g); preparing syllabi and outlines for all assigned courses in the Didactic Phase of the program.
• Provide analysis of didactic courses for appropriateness of structure, sequence and content.
• Participate in scheduling individually and as a team for didactic courses coordinating the distribution of lecture hours for appropriate sequencing.
• Responsible for workload equivalent of three courses per semester (A2.05c).
• Prepare and/or review exams, collaborating with faculty in test construction and item analysis. Oversee team‑teaching components of assigned courses.
• Evaluate student performance (A2.05d) and monitor progress.
• Analyze assigned didactic curriculum and outcomes for review at committee meeting and by the Director. Complete all assigned surveys in compliance with the ARC‑PA.
• Provide analysis of student evaluations of courses and faculty for review at committee meetings and by the Director.
• Actively participate in the process of selecting applicants for admission to the PA Program (A2.05b).
• Participate in clinical site visits, as assigned.
• Actively participate in the remediation process of students or assure availability of remedial instruction, when needed (A2.05f).
• Serve as a faculty advisor for PA students, meet with students, provide counseling, and assure appropriate intervention, when required (A2.05e).
• Attend and participate in PA committee meetings, program activities, and campus events.
• Actively participate in the process of developing, reviewing and revising (as necessary) the mission statement, goals, learning outcomes, and competencies (A2.05a) of the program.
• Contribute to ongoing self‑study process, evaluation of the program (A2.05h) and formal report to ARC‑PA. Assist in writing components of application and self‑study documents for the program’s assigned.
• Serve as a Chair of a Committee, developing agenda, preparing minutes and outcome reports as assigned.
• Serve as faculty leader for service‑learning events as needed (e.g., Medical educational/Mission Trips).
• Attend professional conferences, representing the PA Program and the University.
• Engage in PA education research activities with goal of local, regional and national presentation. Demonstrate support of building the body of knowledge of the PA profession via peer‑reviewed scholarship.
• Demonstrate professional lifelong learning.
• Exemplify the professional PA role for the students and colleagues.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years clinical and/or teaching experience, 5 years preferred.
• Graduate of an ARC‑PA accredited PA Program, Master’s degree (MS, MPA, MPH), Doctoral degree (preferred).
• Certification: Licensure: NCCPA Certification—required, New Jersey State License eligible.
• Knowledge of the physician assistant program accreditation process and familiarity with the details of experiential education and site establishment within the healthcare community.
• Demonstrated record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and fostering empirical research.
• Interpersonal skills to build and manage partnerships inside and outside the program in physician assistant studies, the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences and University‑at‑large.
• 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.

Special Considerations

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

Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Curriculum Vitae