Assistant Professor, Clinical Coordinator

Employer: Mercy University
Location: Bronx, New York, United States
Salary: Competitive Salary
Date posted: Jan 8, 2025

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Position Type: Faculty Positions, Health Sciences, Medicine, Other Health & Medicine, Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services
Employment Type: Full Time

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The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates to apply for a full-time (12-month) faculty position to serve as a clinical coordinator in Physician Assistant Studies Program in the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University beginning Spring 2025. Faculty rank (i.e., Assistant or Associate Professor) will be determined based on experience and scholarship.

This is an opportunity to join the accredited Physician Assistant Program located at the Bronx Campus located in the Bronx NY, home to multiple hospitals which partner with the program to support clinical placements. The surrounding community and student body are ethnically and culturally diverse, and the program focuses on preparing students for primary care in underserved communities. The program, and School of Health and Natural Sciences, has a rich history of both local and global community service through our mobile health vehicle and global missions.

The PA Program is part of the School of Health and Natural Sciences with 4 accredited graduate health professional programs (communication disorders, occupational therapy, physical therapy, and physician assistant studies) and undergraduate programs in biology, clinical laboratory science, communication disorders, exercise science, occupational therapy assistant (AAS degree), and veterinary technology. We have a strong focus on interprofessional education as well as local and global community service.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:
Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar, related, or is an essential function of the position.

Required Skills & Experience:
• Coordinate the placement of students within clinical rotations. This includes but is not limited to generating new clinical rotation sites and maintaining on-going professional relationships with existing sites.
• Ensure that students participating in clinical rotations adhere to the standards of training as outlined by the accrediting body, placement site, and PA program.
• Ensure maintenance of student records related to clinical rotations.
• Orient students to the general protocol for clinical rotations and provide them with resources to support success.
• Track and document student performance; collaborate with clinical preceptors to advise students.
• Oversee the preparation of all clinical education documents, handbooks, manuals, assessment tools, and surveys.
• Teach courses as determined by the program director which include curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation in both didactic and clinical components.
• Recommend ongoing program modifications based on outcome measures.
• Participate in interprofessional education activities within the School of Health and Natural Sciences.
• Service of program, School, and University Committees.
• Assist other faculty in the evaluation of student performance on clinical examinations and lab practicals and other assessments when needed.
• Participate in the program’s ongoing self-study process.
• Participate in the program’s admissions process and assist with other responsibilities as determined by program leadership.
• Participate in the Program's community based primary care Mobile Health Vehicle Initiative.
• Attend national conferences (American Academy of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant Education Association, and National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant) keeping abreast of professional trends.
• Represent the PA Program at School Clinical Education Team meetings.
• Responsible for all related duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:
• If applicant is a physician assistant: Current NCCPA Certification and New York State License or eligibility for a NY License as a Physician Assistant
• A minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
• A minimum of 1 years of teaching experience at time of appointment
• Experience in clinical supervision and academic administration
Other Qualifications:
• Must be able to meet all general health requirements for the position as per university policies

Education Requirements:
• Master’s Degree (MS, MPA, MPH, EdM) required
• Preference will be given to those applicants who are physician assistants with a completed Master’s degree and those applicants with a Master’s degree in a related field who also possess extensive clinical experience

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Mercy University

Mercy University Mission Statement
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

About Mercy
Mercy University is a four-year, private, non-profit institution of over 11,000 students. The main campus is in Dobbs Ferry, New York with additional campuses in the Bronx, Manhattan and Yorktown Heights. Mercy University's main campus encompasses 55 acres alongside the picturesque Hudson River in Dobbs Ferry, a suburb of Westchester County, 25 miles north of New York City. In addition to academic and administrative buildings, it houses the University's residence and athletics programs. The Manhattan Campus is strategically situated in the heart of Manhattan at Herald Square. The Bronx Campus occupies 125,000 square feet at the Hutchinson Metro Center, a rapidly developing complex of corporate and health care organizations and businesses. The campus at Yorktown Heights also houses a significant number of essential administrative units

History
Founded as a junior college in 1950 under the auspices of the Sisters of Mercy, Mercy University became a four-year college offering programs leading to the baccalaureate degree in 1961. The University received full accreditation from the Middle States Association in 1968. In the next half-decade, Mercy boldly set a course for its future with a series of actions which included declaring itself independent, non-sectarian, and co-educational, doubling the size of the existing physical plant, and initiating the first of many community outreach efforts to non-traditional student populations. Mercy's innovative spirit soared in the 1970s when it broadened its outreach through the establishment of extension centers and branch campuses throughout communities in Westchester County and New York City. This expansion enhanced the University's reached to the traditional college market and positioned the University on the leading edge of higher education for those who were the first generation in their families to seek college degrees and the adult student market. Always seeking ways to expand academic and career opportunities for its students, Mercy University was authorized to offer its first graduate program (in nursing) in 1981. Since then, 30 diverse graduate programs have been introduced, and in 2006, the University was granted authorization to offer its first doctoral program (in physical therapy). Mercy University has become one of the regional leaders in the preparation of healthcare professions as well as a leading provider of teacher education preparation for the New York City Schools and the surrounding communities. The University expanded its offerings to include online programs in the 1990s, and was soon granted the ability to offer entire degree programs online. Thousands of Mercy University students take one or all of their courses online through the more than 40 undergraduate and graduate programs offered. At the heart of Mercy University is its dedication to the motivated student, and the University's commitment to quality, student support, and affordability - as well as innovation - remains as strong today as ever.

Academics
The University offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate programs in five schools: Business, Education, Health & Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social & Behavioral Sciences. More than two dozen of the programs can be completed 100 percent online. Mercy University offers competitive financial aid and scholarship support. While the majority of students are New York residents, students represent 18 states and 43 countries. Mercy University offers small class sizes with an average student/faculty ratio of 20:1. The experienced and highly-qualified faculty includes Fulbright Scholars, published authors and national authorities who are dedicated to excellence in teaching. As experts and national and international leaders in their fields, they bring timely, relevant, real-world experience into the classroom, blending theory with practice. The more than 300 staff members are distinguished by their dedication and loyalty to the institution's mission and students.

Employment
We at Mercy University pride ourselves on being an Equal Opportunity Employer. Mercy University is committed to hiring the most qualified candidates such that the University may effectively and efficiently fulfill its mission. Mercy University provides a supportive environment for all employees to succeed while providing challenging, rewarding, and upwardly mobile career opportunities to build a career in terms of work experience and academic studies. Please check on the link below to view on current vacancies or visit our website at https://jobs.mercy.edu. AA/EOE.

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