Physician Assistant - Clinical Focus (Assistant Professor)

Department: Physician Assistant Studies (Justin Gambini) FLSA: United States of America (Exempt) Location: Philadelphia Campus ‌ POSITION SUMMARY The Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program within the College of Health Sciences is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to educate PA students and cultivate clinical learning opportunities within the community. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Contribute in designing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum Deliver instruction in traditional lecture based format and facilitate small group learning activities Develop learning objectives to guide student learning in the didactic and clinical phase of the program Serve as a course director or course liaison for courses in the PA curriculum Participate in the creation and refinement of exam questions Evaluate student academic performance Assist in student remediation Evaluate research projects of clinical year students Provide academic advisement to didactic and clinical year PA students Participate in the admissions process and selection of applicants to the program Serve on select departmental and college-wide committees Provide letters of recommendation for students and graduates upon request Participate in student events such as student society activities, orientation, the white coat ceremony, and commencement Attend professional conferences to enhance delivery of student instruction and patient care Engage in scholarly activity Participate in ongoing program analysis Ensure compliance with educational objectives during the clinical phase of the program Participate in the annual curriculum review and annual faculty retreat Assist in obtaining and completing documentation required to satisfy ARC-PA clinical site requirements Clinical Coordinator – Essential Duties Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the clinical phase of the PA curriculum. Recruit, develop, and maintain strong relationships with clinical sites and preceptors.

Coordinate student clinical placements and address rotation, student, preceptor, and site concerns. Monitor student performance and clinical experiences to ensure achievement of program and ARC-PA requirements. Maintain required clinical site, preceptor, affiliation, and accreditation documentation. Identify and support students requiring remediation or additional assistance during the clinical year.

Contribute to clinical-year courses, assessments, seminars, and program evaluation. Participate as a faculty member in teaching, advising, admissions, committees, scholarship, and other program activities. REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience (5 years preferred) EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS: Nationally certified (NCCPA) Physician Assistant Must hold a current, valid, and unrestricted state license Minimum of a Master's degree ‌ Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate’s experience, education, and the responsibilities of the role. ‌ The referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level.

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