Full-Time Principal Faculty – Physician Assistant Studies
Job Description
Department/School:
Physician Assistant Studies, School of Science
Job Summary:
There’s no better time than now to join the Marist College PA Program where you can help to train the next generation of high-quality PAs in the Mid-Hudson Valley. We are seeking two passionate clinicians to join us at our state-of-the-art Allied Health Building as Principal Faculty Members. The ideal candidate will join a team of hardworking individuals dedicated to developing competent, compassionate, and culturally sensitive PAs.
We value excellence in education, so we strive to hire the best. We’re looking for an individual to help us maintain and exceed our 97% average NCCPA first-time PANCE pass rate, and our 100% overall program pass rate. The ideal candidate will be an experienced clinician who is able to share their clinical experiences and practically apply them within our curriculum.
Another value that makes our program special is the sense of community between the faculty, staff, and students. The successful candidate will have strong interpersonal and teamwork skills to be able to promote a positive and engaging environment both inside and outside the classroom.
Both new and experienced educators are encouraged to apply. We want to train the right individual to be comfortable and confident in their duties as a principal faculty member. This includes training in both the academic and administrative functions of the role. The program also provides funding for professional development to enable faculty members to have the resources to be at their best.
The Marist values combined with a collaborative culture make the Marist College PA Program a great place to work. Marist College offers a generous benefits package, along with competitive salary commensurate to academic experience. In addition to these benefits, we provide our faculty one release day per week to practice clinically or for professional development. Over 70% of our faculty members continue to work in the community, keeping up to date on clinical medical practice.
Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
PA Applicants:
Master’s Degree
Eligible for New York State license
NCCPA certification
At least 3 years practicing as a clinician
Non-PA Applicants:
Physicians:
Doctoral Degree (MD, DO)
Eligible for New York State licensure, if applicable
Duties & Responsibilities:
Didactic faculty members are expected to design, execute, and deliver coursework to students. Faculty members should be comfortable speaking publicly, and comfortable navigating basic technology. The overall roles and responsibilities include:
- Providing student instruction by delivering and coordinating didactic courses
- Preparing and update syllabi
- Developing evaluation instruments (i.e., rubrics, examination, assignments, practical exams, simulation)
- Assessing the reliability and validity of examination instruments
- Evaluating student performance and monitor evaluation of learning outcomes for courses
- Monitoring individual student progress
- Providing remedial instruction for struggling students
- Counseling students on academic progress as faculty advisor
- Participating in the Admissions process selecting applicants to the PA program
- Actively participating in program committees
- Actively participating in the development, review, and revision to the mission statement, goals, and program competencies
- Providing input into the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum and program-related activities
- Evaluating the program
- Participating in service activities at the Program, School, and College level
- Providing high-quality work demonstrating initiative, innovation, professionalism, and significant attention to detail
Essential Functions:
- Teach and coordinate the didactic curriculum
- Participate in the development and evaluation of the curriculum
- Participate in curriculum mapping
- Develop instruments to monitor overall efficacy of didactic courses including:
- Testing instruments reflecting course objectives
- Adhering to national and state accreditation requirements
- Proctor examinations
- Design and implement student remediation assignments
- Evaluate and monitor overall academic competency and individual student progress during the didactic year
- Serve as a chair for one program committee
- Participate in the evaluation and selection of applicants as a member of the Program’s admission committee.
- Participates in reaccreditation and program evaluation activities as determined by the Program Director. This includes but is not limited to:
- Participating in the assessment process
- Analyzing course data
- Preparing accreditation documents prior to ARC-PA site visits
- Participating in ARC-PA site visits
- Participate in program events including:
- Program/College workshops & retreats
- Annual program events
- Admissions events
- Clinical call back days
- Summative examinations
- Participate in college-wide events (i.e. commencement, assessment day)
- Hold office hours in accordance with Marist College policy
- Foster student achievement and success
- Demonstrate commitment to Marist College and the program’s mission, vision, and values
- Other responsibilities as determined by the Program Director
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience teaching in a medical program or higher education
- Experience teaching topics in Clinical Medicine, Comprehensive Diagnosis, Emergency Medicine/Surgical Specialties
- Experience with medical simulation
Required Application Documents:
Cover Letter & Resume
To Apply:
http://careers.marist.edu/cw/en-us/job/493127/principal-faculty-physician-assistant-studies
About the Department and School:
In strategic partnership with the Marist community, the Office of Human Resources is committed to cultivating an equitable and distinctive workplace. We do this through the attraction, development, and recognition of a diverse and talented workforce. Our team provides effective services and solutions in support of the College’s mission and core values, including:
- Benefits and Compensation
- Compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws
- Employee and Labor relations
- Learning and Development
- Organizational Development & Strategic Planning
- Performance Management
- Policy Development and Interpretation
- Recruitment and Retention
About Marist College:
Located on the banks of the historic Hudson River and at its Florence, Italy campus, Marist College is a comprehensive, independent institution grounded in the liberal arts. Its mission is to “help students develop the intellect, character, and skills required for enlightened, ethical, and productive lives in the global community of the 21st century.” Marist educates approximately 5,000 traditional-age undergraduate students and 1,200 adult and graduate students in 47 undergraduate majors and numerous graduate programs, including fully online MBA, MPA, MS, and MA degrees, and also Doctor of Physical Therapy and Physician Assistant programs. Additionally, our graduates go on to great success; 97% over the last five years are employed or in graduate school within six months of graduating. Marist is consistently ranked among the best colleges and universities in America by The Princeton Review (Colleges That Create Futures and The Best 386 Colleges), U.S. News & World Report (2nd Most Innovative School/North), Kiplinger’s Personal Finance (“Best College Values”), and others. Marist’s study abroad program is ranked #3 in the nation by the U.S. State Department and includes unique first-year programs in Florence and Dublin. At Marist, approximately 50% of graduates study abroad during their undergraduate experience. Its 30-year Joint Study partnership with IBM has brought the College the kind of world-class technology platform typically found at leading research institutions. Marist’s academic centers of excellence include the nationally-known Marist Poll, Center for Civic Engagement and Leadership, Hudson River Valley Institute, Center for Sports Communication, and Institute for Data Center Professionals. The College also hosts the Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library’s digital archives, making it one of only six colleges or universities in the nation affiliated with a presidential library.
About the Hudson Valley Region:
The Hudson River Valley is known for its rich landscapes, sustainable-foods, diverse culture, and has a wide variety of vibrant cities and historic towns. Follow your sense of adventure, find great food around every corner, engage with a proud community, and be a part of history right at Marist in the heart of the Hudson River Valley. Poughkeepsie and surrounding communities are among the most diverse in the state with easy access to New York City by way of Amtrak or Metro-North train service. For more information about the Hudson Valley region and its major cultural and recreational attractions, visit the link below to learn more: https://www.marist.edu/hudson-river-valley-life
Equal Employment Statement:
Marist College is committed to creating a diverse workforce on our campus by ensuring that barriers to equal employment opportunity and upward mobility do not exist here. To this end, the College will strive to achieve the full and fair participation of minorities, women, people with disabilities, and any other protected groups found to be under-represented.
Equal opportunity means employment, development, and promotion of individuals without consideration of race, color, disability, religion, age, sex, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, or veteran status unless there is a bona fide occupational requirement which excludes persons in one of these protected groups. The College will review its employment policies and procedures to ensure that barriers which may unnecessarily exclude protected groups are identified and eliminated. The College will also explore alternative approaches if any policy or practice is found to have a negative impact on protected groups.
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