Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies

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Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies Position Number 896468 School / Division School of Nursing Department Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time Description The School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies is pleased to invite applications for a clinical-track Academic Faculty member in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University.

The Hofstra Northwell Department of Physician Assistant Studies’ mission is to create an interprofessional environment that fosters PA leaders and scholars who deliver empathetic, patient-centered care, and promote inclusivity to the diverse populations they serve.

This position reports directly to the Program Director and is responsible to the Chair of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and the Dean of the School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.

The academic faculty members responsibilities will include, but are not limited to : Teaching Responsibilities :

• Provides instruction across undergraduate and graduate phases of physician assistant student education.
• Teaches and assesses students in courses such as physical examination and diagnostic modalities, correlative medicine, structure lab, simulation activities, and summative exams.
• Proctors examinations.
• Provides clinical instruction, monitors, and collaborates in clinical clerkship courses.Reviews and revises syllabi for assigned clerkships.

Obtains clinical sites consistent with the program objectives.Assists with formulation and maintenance of affiliation agreements.

Instructs, develops, distributes, monitors, and grades student assignments and assessments such as : clinical presentations, site visits, clinical notes, clerkship-specific assignments, simulation cases, patient logging, and review of call-back day packets.

Updates clinical year software systems such as Exxat.Develop, organize, and monitor student evaluation instruments consistent with the goals of each clinical rotation.

Monitor the receipt of all components and assessment instruments during the clinical year. Monitors sites and maintains an on-going site evaluation process to ensure the quality of preceptors and teaching at each clinical site.

Including monitoring mid and end-of-clerkship evaluations and completing necessary clinical site evaluation forms.Act as a liaison between the program and the preceptors of established clinical sites.

Communicates often with preceptors and other key individuals at clinical sites.Addresses student, preceptor, clinical site concerns, issues, blood-borne pathogen exposures, deficiencies in appropriate site-specific documentation, etc.

Ensure that each student has all appropriate certifications, immunizations and any other requirements necessary for clinical clerkships.

Managing changes or reassignment of clerkships.Partners with faculty in identification of students with performance deficiencies and develops strategies of remediation.

Attends and participates in all call-back days.Monitors registration of students for assigned clerkships.

Other responsibilities as determined by the program director.

Faculty Administrative Responsibilities :

Collaborates in and / or conducts following : Annual clinical year orientation. All aspects of students’ phase transition (didactic, clinical and research).

Monthly call back sessions during the clinical year.Student accommodation as delineated by Student Access Services.

• Cornerstone and other required learning modules.
• Review and update clinical and preceptor handbooks on an annual basis.
• Creates, revises, and monitors blood-borne pathogen policy and procedure.
• Identifies, organizes, and oversees topics related to preceptor incentives such as appointment, re-appointment, CME, etc.
• Implement and coordinate additional student support services, including the coordination of all remediation assignments including tutoring.
• Other responsibilities as determined by the program director.

Faculty Program Responsibilities :

• Serve as an active member on program committees of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies.
• Participate in School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies governance.
• Develop scholarly and research projects.
• Participate in faculty development programs, events, and conferences.
• Actively engage in University-wide and community admissions events.Including other Departmental, School, and University activities as required.
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of applicants as a member of the program’s Admission Committee.
• Provide academic advising to students.
• Review curriculum development, design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the Physician Assistant Studies program.
• Actively participate in the development, review, and revision of the department and program mission, goals, and competencies.
• Review and revise student performance evaluation as necessary.
• Actively participate in the duties necessary for program maintenance of accreditation.
• Attends, participates in, and prepares for all student orientation sessions.
• Attends, prepares for, and participates in all faculty, end-of-semester, student-faculty, retreat, and all other departmental and school-wide meetings.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current license in New York State, and is certified.
• Has a minimum of a master’s degree.
• Has knowledge of and commitment to the physician assistant profession.
• Must have a willingness to participate in a collective faculty process.

Preferred Quals Summary Special Instructions Please upload the following with your application for consideration :

• Cover letter
• Curriculum vitae
• Teaching statement including evidence of effectiveness as an educator and approach to creating an inclusive learning environment
• Email address and phone number of three professional references

Deadline Open until filled Tenure Track Date Posted 09 / 06 / 2024 EEO Statement Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary / Salary Range $95,000-$110,000