Clinical Assist/Assoc Professor, Physician Assistant Program (Didactic Phase)
Fairleigh Dickinson University
Posting Details Posting Details (Default Section) Job Title: Clinical Assist/Assoc Professor, Physician Assistant Program (Didactic Phase) Campus: Florham Campus, Madison, NJ Department: Physician Assistant-Florham Hiring Manager: Dina Prisco Hiring Manager Title: Assistant Dean, Academic Affairs College: College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Position Type: Faculty Grade: Faculty FLSA: Exempt Faculty Rank: Clinical Rank Salary: $102,000-$105,000 General Benefits This position provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes: health/dental/RX/vision insurance, retirement plan contributions, employer paid life insurance and long term disability benefits, as well as various voluntary benefits including but not limited to supplemental life insurance, commuter benefits, long term care, and FSA/HSA.
Status: Full-Time Months Worked: 12 Month Job Summary:
Teaches primarily in the Didactic Phase of the PA Program, provides instruction, and analyzes students’ performance and overall program outcomes for the Didactic Phase. Translates outcomes into data-driven programmatic improvement.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Responsible for participating in the coordination and delivery of courses/content in the Didactic Phase of the PA Program.2. Actively participates in the processes of designing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the curriculum (A2.05g); preparing syllabi and outlines for all assigned courses in the Didactic Phase of the program.3. Provides analysis of didactic courses for appropriateness of structure, sequence and content.4. Participates in scheduling individually and as a team for didactic courses coordinating the distribution of lecture hours for appropriate sequencing.5. Responsible for workload equivalent of three courses per semester.6. Prepares and/or reviews exams, collaborating with faculty in test construction and item analysis. Oversees team-teaching components of assigned courses.7. Evaluates student performance (A2.05d) and monitors progress.8. Analyzes assigned didactic curriculum and outcomes for review at committee meeting and by the Director. Completes all assigned surveys in compliance with the ARC-PA.9. Provides analysis of student evaluations of courses and faculty for review at committee meetings and by the Director.10. Actively participates in the process of selecting applicants for admission to the PA Program (A2.05b).11. Participates in clinical site visits, as assigned.12. Actively participates in the remediation process of students or assures availability of remedial instruction, when needed (A2.05f).13. Serves as a faculty advisor for PA students, meets with students, provides counseling, and assures appropriate intervention, when required. (A2.05e).14. Attends and participates in PA committee meetings, program activities, and campus events.15. Actively participates in the process of developing, reviewing and revising (as necessary) the mission statement, goals, learning outcomes, and competencies (A2.05a) of the program.16. Contributes to ongoing self-study process, evaluation of the program (A2.05h) and formal report to ARC-PA. Assists in writing components of application and self-study documents for the program as assigned.17. Serves as a Chair of a Committee, developing agenda, preparing minutes and outcome reports as assigned.18. Serves as faculty leader for service-learning events as needed. (Ex: Medical educational/Mission Trips).19. Attends professional conferences, representing the PA Program and the University.20. Engages in PA education research activities with goal of local, regional and national presentation. Demonstrates support of building the body of knowledge of the PA profession via peer reviewed scholarship.21. Demonstrates professional lifelong learning.22. Exemplifies the professional PA role for the students and colleagues. Required Qualifications:
Work Experience: Minimum 3 years teaching and/or clinical experience
Education: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA Program
Certification: NCCPA Certification
Licensure: Licensed as a PASPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
1 day a week dedicated to Clinical Practice or Research
Available weekends for Campus Events (e.×. Campus Visit Days)
Available evenings for program events (e.×. Research Forums)Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
Preferred Qualifications: Hours Worked 35 Posting Date: 07/14/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants: Application Types Accepted: Faculty Profile Supplemental Questions
Status: Full-Time Months Worked: 12 Month Job Summary:
Teaches primarily in the Didactic Phase of the PA Program, provides instruction, and analyzes students’ performance and overall program outcomes for the Didactic Phase. Translates outcomes into data-driven programmatic improvement.DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:1. Responsible for participating in the coordination and delivery of courses/content in the Didactic Phase of the PA Program.2. Actively participates in the processes of designing, implementing, coordinating and evaluating the curriculum (A2.05g); preparing syllabi and outlines for all assigned courses in the Didactic Phase of the program.3. Provides analysis of didactic courses for appropriateness of structure, sequence and content.4. Participates in scheduling individually and as a team for didactic courses coordinating the distribution of lecture hours for appropriate sequencing.5. Responsible for workload equivalent of three courses per semester.6. Prepares and/or reviews exams, collaborating with faculty in test construction and item analysis. Oversees team-teaching components of assigned courses.7. Evaluates student performance (A2.05d) and monitors progress.8. Analyzes assigned didactic curriculum and outcomes for review at committee meeting and by the Director. Completes all assigned surveys in compliance with the ARC-PA.9. Provides analysis of student evaluations of courses and faculty for review at committee meetings and by the Director.10. Actively participates in the process of selecting applicants for admission to the PA Program (A2.05b).11. Participates in clinical site visits, as assigned.12. Actively participates in the remediation process of students or assures availability of remedial instruction, when needed (A2.05f).13. Serves as a faculty advisor for PA students, meets with students, provides counseling, and assures appropriate intervention, when required. (A2.05e).14. Attends and participates in PA committee meetings, program activities, and campus events.15. Actively participates in the process of developing, reviewing and revising (as necessary) the mission statement, goals, learning outcomes, and competencies (A2.05a) of the program.16. Contributes to ongoing self-study process, evaluation of the program (A2.05h) and formal report to ARC-PA. Assists in writing components of application and self-study documents for the program as assigned.17. Serves as a Chair of a Committee, developing agenda, preparing minutes and outcome reports as assigned.18. Serves as faculty leader for service-learning events as needed. (Ex: Medical educational/Mission Trips).19. Attends professional conferences, representing the PA Program and the University.20. Engages in PA education research activities with goal of local, regional and national presentation. Demonstrates support of building the body of knowledge of the PA profession via peer reviewed scholarship.21. Demonstrates professional lifelong learning.22. Exemplifies the professional PA role for the students and colleagues. Required Qualifications:
Work Experience: Minimum 3 years teaching and/or clinical experience
Education: Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited PA Program
Certification: NCCPA Certification
Licensure: Licensed as a PASPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS:
1 day a week dedicated to Clinical Practice or Research
Available weekends for Campus Events (e.×. Campus Visit Days)
Available evenings for program events (e.×. Research Forums)Employment is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Candidates for hire will be required to sign a waiver authorizing the background check and produce a Social Security Card.
Preferred Qualifications: Hours Worked 35 Posting Date: 07/14/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants: Application Types Accepted: Faculty Profile Supplemental Questions
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