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  • $105,000 - $115,000 a year
  • Full-time

Benefits

  • 403(b)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Wellness program

Full Job Description

Pace University College of Health Professions (CHP), Department of Physician Assistant Studies Program is seeking a full-time non- tenure track principal faculty member (Clinical Assistant/ Clinical Associate Professor) to join the team of our Master of Science Physician Assistant Program on our Pleasantville Campus this Fall located in lower Westchester. The successful candidate will be a highly motivated, energetic, personable, and creative individual. The position will report to the Program Director/Chair.

The PA Program is accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) with the status Accreditation-Continued. The program is accredited for a maximum class size of 40 students and spans 27 months: 15 months of didactic education and 12 months of clinical education.

At CHP, faculty enjoy an exceptional collegial work environment as well as the opportunity to engage in focused teaching practice.

Are you passionate about the PA profession and eager to pass your knowledge and enthusiasm to the next generation of PAs? Then join us as we continue to build this exciting program with a focus on diversity and under-served populations!

Position Qualifications

Required Experience and Qualifications:

  • Graduation from an accredited PA program
  • Master’s Degree
  • Current NCCPA certification
  • NYS PA Licensure or eligible
  • Minimum three years clinical experience as a practicing physician assistant

Our Ideal Candidate will have:

  • Strong clinical skills in the Practitioner role.
  • Teaching experience in PA education (cumulative time spent as adjunct faculty, part-time teaching faculty, and/or lecturing/precepting for a PA program will be considered)
  • Strong interpersonal abilities with excellent verbal and written communication skills to effectively communicate with students, staff, faculty, and preceptors

The successful candidate will:

  • Provide academic instruction, counseling, and mentoring to students in the didactic and clinical phases of the program
  • Actively assist in the maintenance of ARC-PA accreditation and NYS program requirements
  • Be actively involved in developing and carrying out the mission and vision of the department, college, and university
  • Assist in the program improvement including curricular implementation and the admissions process
  • Provide ongoing assessment of course content, student evaluation measures, and program outcomes
  • Engage in scholarly activity and service to the program, college, university, and community
  • Participate in national, state, and/or leadership activities relevant to physician assistant education and practice

To apply, submit a cover letter and CV. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

CHP is committed to increasing the diversity of the campus community. Candidates who have experience working with a diverse range of faculty, staff and students, and who can contribute to the climate of inclusivity, are encouraged to identify their experiences in these areas. Pace University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

About the Institution

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

  • Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate.
  • Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness.
  • 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement.
  • Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life.
  • Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution
  • Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources.
  • Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel.

AA/EEO Statement

Pace University is committed to achieving full equal opportunity in all aspects of University life. Pursuant to this commitment, the University does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived sex, gender or gender identity; race; color; national origin; religion; creed; age; disability; citizenship; marital or domestic partnership status; sexual orientation or affectional status; genetic predisposition or carrier status; military or veteran status; status as a victim of domestic violence, sex offenses or stalking; or any other characteristic protected by law federal, state or local law, rule or regulation.

Annual Security Report Notice

Pace is committed to ensuring the safety and security of the students, faculty, staff and visitors to the University. In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University’s Safety and Security department publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which can be accessed here. The report contains information on security policies as well as crime and fire statistics for the University.

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