Job Abstract

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Program Director, the Associate Director provides discipline-specific expertise and is actively engaged in an array of department initiatives. The Associate Director supports university, school, and department goals; faculty and student success; rigorous; compliance with accreditation and licensure; and raising the visibility of the program and the school. The Associate Director provides professional and academic leadership and supports the Program Director in day-to-day operations. Serving as an educator and mentor, the Associate Director creates an educational environment that fosters innovation, responsiveness, and accountability; actively and substantively participates in the assessment of student learning to meet prescribed outcomes; and vigorously upholds a culture of professionalism and academic integrity.

Position Responsibilities:

• Providing professional and academic leadership and support to the Program Director in day-to-day operations.
• Be knowledgeable and have shared responsibility for:

1. program organization,
2. program administration,
3. fiscal management of the program,
4. continuous programmatic review and analysis,
5. program planning,
6. program development,
7. completion of ARC-PA required documents, and
8. adherence to the Standards and ARC-PA policies.

• Developing and writing syllabi for coursework taught in the didactic and clinical phases of the Katz School’s PA Program.
• Teaching didactic and clinical year students in both lectures and laboratories.
• Teaching current clinical medicine gold standard practices.
• Coordinating, instructing, and participating in clinical year activities such as student log review, clinical site visits, and end-of-rotation testing.
• Providing remediation instruction to ensure student success.
• Advising students in both the didactic and clinical phases of education.
• Participating in University and community service activities.
• Participating in Katz School scholarship activities and projects.
• Collaborating and innovating with members of the Katz School faculty in AI and Biotech projects as they pertain to healthcare.
• Participating in PA program self-assessment projects and accreditation activities.
• Participating in student recruitment events and retention initiatives.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Experience & Educational Background:

• Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA Program; Master’s degree required (MS, MPA, MPH)
• Doctoral degree preferred (EdD, DMSc, or PhD)
• Current NCCPA Certification
• New York State License or eligibility for a NY License as a Physician Assistant
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience at the time of appointment
• Minimum 5 years of teaching experience at the time of appointment
• Experience in academic administration, health professions teaching, and faculty development

Skills & Competencies:

• Vision and commitment to enhance the visibility, reputation, and community contributions of the Physician Assistant Studies program;
• Excellence in teaching and graduate student mentorship;
• Exceptional writing and presentation skills.

Salary Range:

$160,000 - $160,000

About Us:

Located in the heart of New York City, Yeshiva University is a US News and World Report Top 100 University, having moved up the rankings in the last three consecutive years to number 67.

The Katz School of Science and Health is Yeshiva University’s flagship school for STEM. We are research scientists, tech builders, and patient-centered clinicians working on problems that matter. We focus on industry sectors that are central to the modern economy: Artificial Intelligence, Biotechnology, Computer Science, Cybersecurity, Data Analytics, Digital Media, and Fintech, as well as Occupational Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, and Speech-Language Pathology.

Katz School faculty take an interdisciplinary approach to research and education, fostering the creativity, collaborative thinking, and builder mindset required to take on today’s toughest problems. Over the last five years, we have launched ten master’s and doctoral programs with 92% graduation rates, 100% licensure pass rates, 95% post-graduation employment in high-paying careers, and students and alumni from over 30 countries.

The Katz School is a close-knit community with a big network, nestled in the heart of a big city. We are global in reach, with faculty and students from across the United States and around the world—and also deeply embedded in New York City’s rich professional and social fabric. With a vibrant campus life and city at our fingertips, the Katz School is where bold, purpose-driven people come to create, connect, and explore. Read about projects at Katz.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Yeshiva University is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.