Principal Faculty - Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor

SBU is seeking candidates for Principal Faculty (2 positions) in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies Program. This can be a tenure track or clinical appointment at the assistant or associate level, based on experience.

 

The Physician Assistant Faculty will enjoy many opportunities for inter-professional education as the other members of the School of Health Professions Team become established. These will include Health Sciences, Public Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, and Physician Assistant Studies. The faculty member will teach classes in accordance with the schedule of classes and following the approved course descriptions and curricular guidelines.  On teaching assignments will include instructional development; academic advising and assisting students; participating in Departmental and University-wide activities; serving on committees and task forces; and other appropriate responsibilities as described in the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook.

Examples of Duties

Key Responsibilities will include:

 Instructional:

 • Teaching, including the preparation of course syllabi and classes, the preparation and grading of examinations/evaluations, the supervision of laboratories and other practica, and the direction of student driven research projects.

 

 Academic Advising:

 • Meet with students as needed by appointment.

 • Advise and assist students as determined by program requirements.

 • Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements for graduation from the Physician Assistant Program

 

 Institutional Service:

 • Participation in activities (usually through committee work) designed to advance the mission and quality of the University, School, and Departmental programs, including admissions, curriculum and program evaluation. Assignments to routine committee work will be made in consideration of other demands placed on the faculty member by the University.

 • Attendance at Department, School, and general Faculty and University meetings including commencements, convocations, and other official University exercises.

 

 Professional Growth and Development:

 • Maintain NYS licensure and credentialing by the appropriate certifying agency (NCCPA, etc).

 • Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate disciplines

 

Typical Qualifications

Education: Master’s degree or significant experience in lieu of degree and a willingness to pursue a Master’s degree.

Minimum of 3-5 years of medical experience as well as experience relevant to educational settings with particular emphasis on medical education.

NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant.

Current licensure or eligible for licensure as a Physician Assistant in NYS.