Clinical Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant Studies

St. Bonaventure University (NY); Town of Allegany (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Bonaventure University seeks a Principal Faculty member for its Physician Assistant Studies Program. This role offers a chance to engage in teaching, advising, and professional growth within a collaborative interdisciplinary environment, along with exceptional benefits including tuition remission for dependents.

Benefits

100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents

80% graduate tuition remission for employee

403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years

Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card

Free access to campus fitness center

Golf course membership discount

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or significant experience in lieu of degree.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of medical experience, particularly in medical education.
• Current licensure as a Physician Assistant in NYS.

Responsibilities

• Teach classes and supervise student-driven research projects.
• Meet with students for advising and maintain office hours.
• Participate in University activities and committee work.

Skills

Teaching

Academic Advising

Research

Community Work

Education

Master’s degree

NCCPA Certification

Job description

Join St. Bonaventure University and enjoy an opportunity that offers a work-life balance, a flexible schedule, and great benefits including 100% tuition remission for dependants! Prior experience in higher education is a plus, but not required.

SBU is seeking candidates for Principal Faculty in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies Program. This can be a tenure-track or clinical appointment at the assistant or associate level, based on experience.

The Physician Assistant Faculty will enjoy many opportunities for inter-professional education as the other members of the School of Health Professions Team become established. These will include Health Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The faculty member will teach classes in accordance with the schedule of classes and following the approved course descriptions and curricular guidelines. On teaching assignments will include instructional development; academic advising and assisting students; participating in Departmental and University-wide activities; serving on committees and task forces; and other appropriate responsibilities as described in the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook.Key Responsibilities will include:

Instructional:
• Teaching, including the preparation of course syllabi and classes, the preparation and grading of examinations/evaluations, the supervision of laboratories and other practica, and the direction of student driven research projects.

Academic Advising:
• Meet with students as needed by appointment.
• Advise and assist students as determined by program requirements.
• Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements for graduation from the Physician Assistant Program

Institutional Service:
• Participation in activities (usually through committee work) designed to advance the mission and quality of the University, School, and Departmental programs, including admissions, curriculum and program evaluation. Assignments to routine committee work will be made in consideration of other demands placed on the faculty member by the University.
• Attendance at Department, School, and general Faculty and University meetings including commencements, convocations, and other official University exercises.

Professional Growth and Development:
• Maintain NYS licensure and credentialing by the appropriate certifying agency (NCCPA, etc).
• Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate disciplines

Faculty are expected to engage in the following activities, where appropriate, as part of their normal services:

1. Teaching, including the preparation of course syllabi and classes, the preparation and grading of examinations, the supervision of laboratories and other practica, and the direction of theses, honor projects, and independent study work.
2. Research, publication, and professional activity within one's field of specialization or otherwise directed towards the University's mission.
3. Student advisement, with maintenance of reasonable and scheduled office hours.
4. Participation in activities (usually through committee work) designed to advance the mission and quality of the University, School, and Departmental programs. Assignments to routine committee work will be made in consideration of other demands placed on the faculty member by the University.
5. Attendance at Department, School, and general Faculty and University meetings including commencements, convocations, and other official University exercises.
6. Community work outside the University.

Education:Master’s degree or significant experience in lieu of degree and a willingness to pursue a Master’s degree.

Minimum of 3-5 years of medical experience as well as experience relevant to educational settings with particular emphasis on medical education.

NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant.

Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in NYS.


Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleledBenefits

Tuition Remission

• 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents
• 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs)
• 50% for spouse (ground programs only)

Full Benefit package

• 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Vision and Life insurance
• Short-term Disability
• Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program

Other Perks

• Free access to campus fitness center
• 2 free Division 1 Men’s Basketball Season tickets
• Golf course membership discount
• Other National and Local discounts available