Position Summary:

The Physician Assistant Studies Program at the Katz School of Science and Health is seeking a full-time faculty member to work in our PA program. Responsibilities include development of course syllabi; instruction, mentorship, and remediation of didactic and clinical year students; evaluation of course success and student learning outcomes; student recruitment and retention; and University, School, and Departmental committee service.

Position Responsibilities:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and write syllabi for coursework taught in the didactic phase of the Katz School's PA Program.
• Teach didactic and clinical year students, in both lectures and laboratories.
• Teach current clinical medicine gold standard practices.
• Provide remediation instruction to ensure student success.
• Advise students in both the didactic and clinical years of education.
• Collaborate with members of the Katz PA faculty and the University faculty.
• Participate in student recruitment events and retention initiatives.
• Participate in ARC-PA program assessment and accreditation-related projects

As Simulation Director:

• Supporting the technological aspects of realistic, highly complex clinical patient care scenarios using simulation hardware and software
• Implementing simulation scenarios in collaboration with PA program faculty
• Participating in the documentation of student performance and assessment of critical problem solving, interpersonal, communication, and technical skills
• Ensuring simulation, clinical skills, anatomy, and physical diagnosis laboratory equipment and supplies are well maintained and in working order
• Collaborating with members of the Katz PA faculty and the University faculty.
• Participating in student recruitment events and retention initiatives.
• Participating in ARC-PA program assessment and accreditation-related projects
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Experience & Educational Background:

If a Physician Assistant, a Masters degree is required, as well as:

• Current PA national certification (candidate is required to maintain certification throughout employment).
• Eligibility for licensure in NYS.
• Minimum of two years clinical experience.
• Higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Experience as clinical preceptor preferred.

If a Physician, current eligibility or unrestricted license as an allopathic or osteopathic physician in NYS is required, as well as:

• Certification by an ABM or AOA approved specialty board.
• Minimum of three years clinical experience.
• Experience as clinical preceptor preferred.

If a Pharmacist, a Doctor of Pharmacy degree is required, as well as:

• Residency, fellowship, and/or equivalent experience.
• Teaching experience at graduate level in pharmaceutical science is preferred.
• Minimum of three years of current clinical experience.

Application Instructions:

Please include with your application a CV, cover letter, and a list of references.

Salary Range:

$110,000 - $135,000

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, 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.

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