Mercy College - Bronx, NY
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About the position
The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates for a 12-month faculty position as the Assistant Professor rank in the Physician Assistant Program in the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University beginning September 1, 2024. This is an opportunity to join the accredited Physician Assistant Program located in the Bronx NY, home to multiple hospitals which partner with the program to support clinical placements. The surrounding community and student body are ethnically and culturally diverse, and the program focuses on preparing students for primary care in underserved communities. The program, and School of Health and Natural Sciences, has a rich history of both local and global community service through our mobile health vehicle and global missions.
Responsibilities
- Teach courses as assigned by the program director which includes curriculum development, delivery, and evaluation in both didactic and clinical components
- Recommend ongoing program modifications based on outcome measures
- Participate in interprofessional education activities within the School of Health and Natural Sciences
- Service on program, School, and University Committees
- Participate in the program's ongoing self-study process
- Participate in the program's admissions process and assist with other responsibilities as determined by program leadership
- Participate in the Program's community based primary care Mobile Health Vehicle Initiative
- Attend national conferences (American Academy of Physician Assistants, Physician Assistant Education Association, and National Commission of Certification of Physician Assistant) keeping abreast of professional trends
Requirements
- Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies or Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies in progress
- Current NCCPA certification, and licensure or eligibility for Physician Assistant licensure in New York State
- Experience in teaching, research, inter-professional education and incorporating technology into teaching and professional practice is highly desirable
Nice-to-haves
- Preference will be given to those applicants who are physician assistants with a completed Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies
- Those applicants with a Master's degree in progress who also possess extensive clinical experience
Benefits
- High-quality health care plans
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition discounts
- Flexible spending
- Generous leave benefits
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability
- Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Tuition Remission for employees and their families
- Employee Assistance Program
