Open Rank Faculty - Physician Assistant Program

Open Rank Faculty - Physician Assistant Program

Principal faculty members play an integral role in the academic and operational success of the program. Under the guidance of the Program Director, they are responsible for advancing the program's mission and ensuring compliance with ARC-PA standards. This includes active involvement in curriculum design and implementation, student instruction and assessment, academic counseling, admissions, program evaluation, and scholarly and service activities.

Essential Responsibilities

• Teaching and Instruction: Deliver didactic instruction in courses such as Patient Assessment Skills, Clinical Medicine Modules, Radiology, EKG, Nutrition, Medical Ethics, Applied Clinical Research, Evidence-Informed Decision-Making, and others within the didactic and clinical curriculum.
• Facilitate laboratory and simulation-based education.
• Advise and mentor students through research projects, guiding clinical question development, literature appraisal, and dissemination of findings.
• Evaluate student performance in classroom, laboratory, and clinical settings, including site visits and review of end-of-rotation assessments.
• Curriculum and Course Management: Serve as course director for assigned courses, responsible for scheduling, syllabus development, coordination of faculty/guest lecturers, exam development, item writing, and day-to-day course oversight.
• Participate in curriculum development, revision, and mapping to program competencies and accreditation standards.
• Student Advisement and Support: Provide academic and professional advising to current students. Participate in student remediation planning as needed. Serve as a resource for prospective students during the admissions process.
• Scholarship: Engage in scholarly activities including original research, presentations, and publications appropriate to academic rank. Collaborate on or independently pursue grant writing and other scholarly initiatives aligned with faculty expertise and program priorities.
• Service: Participate in program admissions processes, including reviewing applications, conducting candidate interviews, and coordinating recruitment activities. Represent the PA Program at information sessions, outreach events, and promotional activities. Serve on departmental, school, or university committees. Contribute to accreditation-related responsibilities, including the preparation of self-study documents and other reports.

Position Status - Full Time

Posting Number - 26FA0122

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience: Required Current licensure (or eligibility) as a Physician Assistant in New Jersey Current certification by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) Master's degree in physician assistant studies or a health-related field. Must be willing to pursue a doctoral degree. Minimum of two years of clinical experience Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills

Strongly Preferred Doctoral degree (e.g., DMSc, EdD, PhD, DHSc) in a health-related or education field Prior experience in PA or health professions education