Physician Assistant Program Principal

PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM PRINCIPAL FACULTY POSITION          

Pace University College of Health Professions (CHP), Department of Physician Assistant Studies Program is seeking a full-time non- tenure track principal faculty member (Assistant/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 a 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-Provisional. 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 a 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!

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

This position offers a generous benefits package, including a competitive salary, paid CME and paid CME time off, and an academic rank commensurate with experience.

To apply, submit a cover letter and CV to  https://careers.pace.edu/postings/20224

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Candidates are encouraged to apply by December 1, 2021.

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 College of Health Professions

Established in 2010, the College of Health Professions at Pace University offers a broad range of programs at the bachelor, master, and doctoral levels. It is the College’s goal to create innovative and complex programs that reflect the changing landscape of the health care system. These programs are designed to prepare graduates for impactful careers in health care practice, health-related research, or as educators, and equip graduates to work in health policy and global health fields. Students in clinical programs receive hands-on training in the College’s Interprofessional Center for Health Care Simulation and have the opportunity to apply their developing skills in real-world settings at many of the regions' leading clinical facilities. The College is currently comprised of several growing and important areas of study, which include Nursing, Physician Assistant, Communication Sciences and Disorders, Occupational Therapy, Nutrition and Dietetics and Health Science.

Our vision is to be recognized for our innovative leadership in education, practice, scholarship, and service to improve health and the health professions. Our mission is to educate and challenge diverse students for the health professions to be leaders, innovators and lifelong learners who will positively impact local, national, and global health. For more information, please visit www.pace.edu/chp