Job Abstract

Job ID

2024-3591

Division

School of Health Professions

# of Openings

1

Position Type

Faculty

Type

Regular Full-Time

Category

School of Health Professions

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 112,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

For more information, visit nyit.edu.

The Department of Physician Assistant Studies, School of Health Professions at New York Institute of Technology invites applicants to apply for a full-time, tenure track (Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor) nine-month faculty position. This program is currently delivered on the Long Island campus. The faculty will report to the Chairperson of the Department of Physician Assistant Studies and will have responsibilities in teaching, scholarship, and service. Teaching responsibilities include topics in clinical medicine and clinical skills, advising students, mentoring student research projects, and overseeing students while on clinical rotations. Service includes participation in department admissions and curriculum procedures, assisting the Program Director with accreditation efforts, and other assignments which contribute to program growth that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Provide student instruction in assigned courses and areas of need/expertise.

Evaluate student performance in assigned courses and identify student learning deficiencies.

Provide remedial instruction in assigned courses and areas of expertise.

Coordinate/direct instruction in assigned courses, including preparation of course syllabus, course lectures, exam administration, reporting of student performance, and course analysis.

Serve as assigned advisor for PA students to perform academic counseling of students.

Participate in program committees, including curriculum, student progression, and admissions.

Participate in program evaluation, development, and accreditation maintenance.

Participate in university, professional, scholarly, and community service activities.

Engage in other activities as determined by the Department Chair.

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant studies from an ARC-PA accredited program.
• Current certification through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants.
• NYS license to practice as a Physician Assistant
• Minimum of three years of clinical experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• Record of teaching
• Doctoral degree (or foreign equivalent)

The School of Health Professions, Department of Physician Assistant Studies, offers an MS degree accredited by the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant. The department provides professional growth through interdisciplinary collaborative scholarly activities within the institution and in the healthcare community. If invited for an interview, candidates will need to conduct a professional presentation on a topic of their choice. Salary and academic rank are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.