Didactic/Clinical Coordinator (Med Dist Lecturer) - Physician Assistant Program

City University of New York; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The City University of New York School of Medicine in Harlem, NY invites applications for a Didactic/Clinical Coordinator for the Physician Assistant Program. This full-time position handles instructional duties, program evaluation, and site coordination to support accreditation and student success.

The ideal candidate has an MS degree in a PA program, at least five years of clinical and PA-education experience, NCCPA certification, and a NYS PA license.

Qualifications

• Master of Science degree from an accredited PA program.
• Minimum of five years of clinical experience and PA education experience.
• Current NCCPA board certification.
• Current New York State Physician Assistant license.

Responsibilities

• Maintain program and student evaluation processes; develop course learning objectives.
• Review and revise student handbooks and program policies; ensure certifications for clinical participation.
• Evaluate students and instructors; develop assessment instruments and monitor progress.
• Develop examinations and test item analyses to evaluate learning and program effectiveness.
• Participate in admissions, curriculum development, and student evaluation.
• Support program accreditation activities and maintain site evaluations.
• Serve as faculty advisor to professional students.
• Coordinate clinical sites with preceptors and maintain site evaluations.
• Oversee student clinical rotations and update handbooks and orientation.
• Identify and secure qualified adjunct instructors.

Skills

Clinical experience in PA education

NCCPA certification

New York PA license

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Master of Science in Physician Assistant

Job description

Didactic/Clinical Coordinator (Med Dist Lecturer) - Physician Assistant Program

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SoM) located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine (SoM) in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program) and a Physician Assistant Master’s Degree (28-month program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school’s mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on the recruitment of those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high quality, culturally competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York’s medically under‑served communities. As a major priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to more closely reflect the diversity of our student body.

Under the direction of the Associate Dean/Program Director, the Didactic/Clinical Coordinator for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program will provide instruction in areas of expertise and perform related clinical, faculty, and administrative duties. The Didactic/Clinical Coordinator will be an experienced practitioner and educator who holds a full‑time position subject to annual reappointment. The individual will share responsibility for committee, program, and departmental assignments, including administrative, supervisory, and other related functions.

Additional responsibilities of the Didactic/Clinical Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintain ongoing program and student evaluation processes to ensure the quality and effectiveness of instruction within the PA Program; develop and revise learning objectives for courses as appropriate.

• Review and revise student handbooks and program policies annually and ensure students meet all required certifications, immunizations, and other requirements necessary for participation in clinical clerkships.

• Evaluate students and instructors; develop student assessment instruments consistent with course objectives; and monitor individual student progress throughout the didactic year.

• Develop examinations, assessment tools, and test‑item analyses to evaluate student learning and program effectiveness.

• Participate in program activities, including student admissions, curriculum development, and student evaluation.

• Participate in activities necessary to support the maintenance of program accreditation.

• Serve as a faculty advisor to professional students.

• Serve as a liaison between the PA Program and preceptors at established clinical sites; identify and secure clinical sites consistent with program objectives; and maintain an ongoing site evaluation process to ensure the quality of clinical instruction.

• Provide direction and oversight for student clinical rotations at assigned clinical sites; develop and revise learning objectives for each rotation; review and update the Clinical and Preceptor Handbooks annually; and co‑coordinate the annual Clinical Year Orientation.

• Identify and secure qualified adjunct faculty instructors consistent with the objectives and instructional needs of the PA Program.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by the Associate Dean/Program Director.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master of Science degree from an accredited Physician Assistant (PA) Program.

• Minimum of five years of clinical experience and experience in Physician Assistant education.

• Current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) board certification.

• Current New York State Physician Assistant license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PA-C, Master's degree or doctorate degree with 5 years of experience in Physician Assistant education.

• Experience providing hospital‑based inpatient Physician Assistant clinical care and working within associated subspecialties.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Word, Access, and Excel.

• Strong organizational, interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Detail‑oriented and accurate, with strong quantitative, scientific, clinical, and critical‑thinking skills.

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and to fostering an inclusive academic environment that supports various forms of inquiry and scholarship across multiple disciplines.

• Thorough understanding of the importance of diversity in academic medicine, including experience working in an urban setting and an understanding of disparities within academic medicine.

• Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to promote cooperative and collaborative clinical initiatives with other college and CUNY units, as well as academic, clinical, educational, and industry partners.

COMPENSATION

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000

Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled. Review of resumes to begin on September 5, 2026.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32672

Location: CUNY School of Medicine