Faculty - Physician Assistant Program

Northeast College of Health Sciences•Seneca Falls, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Principal faculty in the PA program are primarily responsible for the instruction of the curriculum, the assessment of student learning, and supporting the program. Faculty also advance the mission of the institution through their work in the areas of research and scholarly activities and citizenship in accordance with the parameters of the Faculty Handbook. The faculty consists of all individuals in the employ of Northeast College holding academic rank and engaged in instructional, scholarly and professional, or academic service activities for the College. These activities include, but are not limited to: Laboratory, classroom, and online instruction, Course and curriculum development, Research, Participation in student advising, Enrollment management functions, and College governance and Service to one’s profession. Northeast College of Health Sciences has applied for Accreditation - Provisional from the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA). Northeast College of Health Sciences anticipates matriculating its first class in September 2026, pending achieving Accreditation - Provisional status at the April 2026 ARC-PA meeting. Accreditation - Provisional is an accreditation status granted when the plans and resource allocation, if fully implemented as planned, of a proposed program that has not yet enrolled students appear to demonstrate the program’s ability to meet the ARC-PA Standards or when a program holding accreditation-provisional status appears to demonstrate continued progress in complying with the Standards as it prepares for the graduation of the first class (cohort) of students. Northeast College of Health Sciences is committed to creating a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging with our college campus community. In support of our institutional values, we acknowledge each person’s unique experience, perspective, and ability as contributions that both enrich our community and enhance the professions and people we serve. As such, the College is dedicated to providing equitable opportunities to all future and current employees.

Requirements

Must hold a terminal degree in their field, preferably as a PA, MD, or DO.
If a PA, graduate from an ARC-PA accredited PA program.
If a PA, current National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) certification.
If an MD or DO, current ABMS or AOA board certification or eligibility.
If a PA, MD, or DO, current licensure or eligibility for licensure in New York.
Must be able to effectively advocate for the Physician Assistant Studies program and PA profession.
Must have a strong commitment to the development and success of the Northeast College PA Program.
A demonstrated aptitude for teaching graduate medical education students.
Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills with the ability to function in a team.
Highly developed written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of three years full-time PA or other clinical education teaching experience, preferred.
If a PA, MD, or DO, minimum five years of full-time clinical practice experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Developing, reviewing and revising as necessary the mission statement, goals and competencies of the program
Selecting applicants for admission to the PA program
Providing student instruction
Evaluating student performance
Academic counseling of students
Assuring the availability of remedial instruction
Designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum
Evaluating the program
Planning and presenting course material
Establishing course objectives and requirements and communicating them to students
Selecting and ordering texts and supplemental materials
Preparing, administering and grading papers and examinations
Assigning grades without discrimination, in accordance with the nondiscrimination policy as it appears in the College catalog
Providing students with appropriate, current course material consistent with the overall curriculum
Assuring student comprehension and competency
Providing unbiased outcome assessments
Encourage student participation and interaction
Be sensitive to class response
Deal with students ethically
Allot ample time for consultation
Seek a professional rapport with student
Motivate and academically challenge students
Be dedicated to subject material and the teaching profession
Display self-confidence
Communicate a sense of enthusiasm for pursuit of knowledge
Academically assist, advise and counsel students regarding their work in classes
Recognize when a student requires professional assistance with problems of a personal or academic nature so that professional help can be obtained
Basic science or clinical research
Authorship of a book or journal article
Scholarly media productions within one’s area of expertise
Continuing medical education presentations
Lend talents to benefit the College community, the professional and/or academic community, and the local community
Provide written and oral reports to the Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies as requested
Annual performance evaluation by the Program Director, Physician Assistant Studies