Assistant Professor Physician Assistant Studies

This posting is for 3 FTEs. Please note there is the potential for one or more of these FTEs to shift to part-time depending on candidate preference. 

Essential Functions – Clinical

• Assists the Program Chair in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program
• Assists the DDE and DCE in the preparation of administrative reports as requested and assigned by the Program Chair
• Assists in development, review, and revision of the mission statement, programmatic goals, and
  competencies as needed
• Participates in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum
• Course Director for assigned courses

• Assists the DDE in the coordination and scheduling of all didactic courses and classes
• Reviews and suggests revisions as needed for the Student Handbook annually
• Schedules and assists with student remediation as needed
• Assists in the interview and selection of faculty members
• Provides for the continuous review and update of all didactic course materials and learning objectives
• Provides security for all course and examination materials
• Assists the DDE with the maintenance and coordination of the didactic schedule with the Administrative Assistant
• Provides assistance with the ongoing assessment and review of the didactic curriculum each semester
• Reviews instruments for student and faculty course evaluations
• Assists in other duties as assigned by the Program Chair
• Attends all scheduled staff and faculty meetings
• Assists DDE with coordination and assessment of the function of all adjunct faculty
• Teaches courses with which he/she has demonstrated competence and/or experience
• Assists the DDE with coordination of curricular modules and scheduling
• Assists the DCE with coordination, site visits, and maintenance of clinical sites
• Assists the DCE with end of rotation exams and “Call Back” Days
• Assist primary faculty member responsible for the Master’s Project
• Provides assistance with overall program review, assessment, and facilitation of compliance with Accreditation standards

Essential Functions - Students

• Provides and facilitates counseling for students
• Reviews didactic/academic performance with students as needed
• Provides remediation for students with sub-standard performance as needed
• Advises the Program Chair of any problems related to student behavior, academic performance, or professionalism
• Member of the Admissions and Student Progression committees
• Upholds values and mission of Clarkson University and the Clarkson PA Program

Minimum Experience

• NCCPA certified Physician Assistant or Board certified allopathic or osteopathic physician
• New York State PA registration/license (or eligible) or MD / DO licensed or eligible for licensure in New York State
• Consideration given to non-clinicians with strong science / health science background who possess a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree
• Consideration given to Nurse Practitioners that either have an active license or are eligible for licensure in New York State
• PA/MD/NP: 2 years of clinical experience

Preferred Experience

• Greater than 5 years of clinical experience
• Teaching experience; preferably in a PA program, Medical School, or NP program
• For PAs, doctoral degree or Master’s with willingness to enter and complete a doctoral program

The physical demands characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Health & Safety: All staff has a statutory responsibility to take reasonable care of themselves, others and the environment and to prevent harm by their acts or omissions. All staff is therefore required to adhere to the University’s Health, Safety, and Environmental Policy & Procedures.

DISCLAIMER: The above statements are designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required of personnel so classified.

Special Instructions to Applicants: An equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, Clarkson actively seeks and encourages applications from minorities, women and people with disabilities.

All offers of employment are subject to the applicant successfully passing a background check (including, but not limited to, employment verification, educational and other credential verification, and criminal records