Open Rank Faculty - Physician Assistant Program

Rutgers University; Piscataway Township (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, prescription drug, and dental

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits

Life insurance

Employee discount programs

Job summary

Rutgers University seeks an Open Rank Physician Assistant program faculty member to advance curriculum design, instruction, and scholarly activity. The role involves course direction, student mentorship, and engagement in accreditation processes.

Under the Program Director, responsibilities include teaching, curriculum mapping, admissions participation, and scholarly work aligned with program priorities. Strong clinical credentials and NJ PA licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Current licensure (or eligibility) as a Physician Assistant in New Jersey.
• Current certification by NCCPA.
• Master’s degree in PA studies or health-related field; doctoral degree encouraged.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic instruction in courses within the PA curriculum.
• Facilitate laboratory and simulation-based education.
• Advise and mentor students on research projects and clinical questions.
• Evaluate student performance across classroom, lab, and clinical settings.
• Contribute to curriculum development and mapping to accreditation standards.
• Lead course direction tasks including scheduling, syllabus development, and exams.
• Provide academic and professional advising to students and support remediation when needed.
• Engage in scholarly activities including research, presentations, and publications.
• Participate in admissions, information sessions, and recruitment activities.
• Contribute to accreditation-related reporting and self-study documents.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Master's degree in PA studies or health-related field

Doctoral degree in health or education field (preferred)

Job description

Open Rank Faculty - Physician Assistant Program

Principal faculty members play an integral role in the academic and operational success of the program. Under the guidance of the Program Director, they are responsible for advancing the program’s mission and ensuring compliance with ARC -PA standards. This includes active involvement in curriculum design and implementation, student instruction and assessment, academic counseling, admissions, program evaluation, and scholarly and service activities.

Essential Responsibilities

Teaching and Instruction

• Deliver didactic instruction in courses such as Patient Assessment Skills, Clinical Medicine Modules, Radiology, EKG , Nutrition, Medical Ethics, Applied Clinical Research, Evidence-Informed Decision-Making, and others within the didactic and clinical curriculum.
• Facilitate laboratory and simulation-based education.
• Advise and mentor students through research projects, guiding clinical question development, literature appraisal, and dissemination of findings.
• Evaluate student performance in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, including site visits and review of end-of-rotation assessments.

Curriculum and Course Management

• Serve as course director for assigned courses, responsible for scheduling, syllabus development, coordination of faculty/guest lecturers, exam development, item writing, and day-to-day course oversight.
• Participate in curriculum development, revision, and mapping to program competencies and accreditation standards.

Student Advisement and Support

• Provide academic and professional advising to current students.
• Participate in student remediation planning as needed.
• Serve as a resource for prospective students during the admissions process.
• Engage in scholarly activities including original research, presentations, and publications appropriate to academic rank.
• Collaborate on or independently pursue grant writing and other scholarly initiatives aligned with faculty expertise and program priorities.

Service

• Participate in program admissions processes, including reviewing applications, conducting candidate interviews, and coordinating recruitment activities.
• Represent the PA Program at information sessions, outreach events, and promotional activities.
• Serve on departmental, school, or university committees.
• Contribute to accreditation-related responsibilities, including the preparation of self-study documents and other reports.

Position Status Full Time

Posting Number 26FA0122

Posting Open Date

Posting Close Date

Qualifications

Required

• Current licensure (or eligibility) as a Physician Assistant in New Jersey
• Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants ( NCCPA )
• Master’s degree in physician assistant studies or a health-related field. Must be willing to pursue a doctoral degree.
• Minimum of two years of clinical experience
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Strongly Preferred

• Doctoral degree (e.g., DMSc, EdD, PhD, DHSc) in a health-related or education field
• Prior experience in PA or health professions education

Physical Demands and Work Environment

Overview The Program’s mission is to foster excellence in humanistic patient care through dynamic PA education, scholarship, and service in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Campus Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus Piscataway (RBHS)

City Piscataway

State NJ

Benefits Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discount programs

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we encourage all qualified applicants to apply. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

Posting Specific Questions

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application
• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• List of Professional References (contact Info)

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