Description

The School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies is pleased to invite applications for a tenure-track Academic Faculty in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies welcomes applications in Physician Assistant faculty.

The Hofstra Northwell Department of Physician Assistant Studies’ mission is to create an interprofessional environment that fosters PA leaders and scholars who deliver empathetic, patient-centered care, and promote inclusivity to the diverse populations they serve.

Teaching Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Provides dual-degree, didactic year, clinical year and/or research semester instruction. Courses in the PA program are offered, and required, during the Fall, Spring and Summer terms.
• Instructs and assesses students in courses such as physical examination and diagnostic modalities courses, correlative medicine, structure lab, simulation activities, and summative exams.
• Proctors examinations.  
• Identification of students with performance deficiencies and development of strategies to address deficiencies including remediation exercises.  
• Act as a liaison to core faculty for college resources, textbooks, and teaching materials. 
• Updates instructional materials on learning management systems (i.e. Canvas). Assures course materials are posted. 
• Will be responsible for the coordination of selected courses:  
•      Monitoring and revision of syllabi 
•      Coordination of instructional sessions.
•      Creates, updates, changes, distributes, monitors, and grades student assignments and assessments.
•      Develop instruments to monitor overall efficacy of didactic courses:       
•           Testing instruments reflecting course objectives 
•           Validation and standardization of testing instruments
•           Curriculum adherence to national and state accreditation requirements

      Other related responsibilities as determined by the program director.

 Faculty Program Responsibilities: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in program committees.
• Active participation in School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies governance.
• Develop scholarly projects.
• Participate in faculty development and in the Physician Assistant Education Association
• Represent the PA Department in University-wide and community admissions events and other activities as required.
• Serve as a reviewer and evaluator in the selection of applicants as a member of the program’s Admission Committee.
• Provide academic counseling to students.
• Participate in curriculum development, design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the program.
• Assure availability of remediation.
• Actively participates in:
  • The development, review, and revision of the program mission.
  • The development, review, and revision of program goals and competencies.
  • Supporting student performance
  • Duties necessary for program maintenance of accreditation.
  • Attends, participates in, and prepares for all student orientation sessions.
  • Attends, prepares for, and participates in all faculty, end-of-semester, student-faculty, retreat, and all other departmental meetings.

Other related responsibilities as determined by the program director.
 

Supplemental Administrative Duties of Academic Coordinator:

• Works with other academic coordinators to review and update the student handbook annually.
• Co-coordinates and conducts the annual “student orientation”
• Is responsible for: 
       The summative evaluation process.
       The overall coordination of the didactic year academic scheduling.
• Assists with processing course-related data and analyzes course-related data.
• Communicate with all faculty to ensure objectives are communicated and consistency is preserved.
• Assures students are registered.
• Is responsible for the coordination of selected courses. Coordination actions include, but are not limited to:  
       Monitoring, updating, and revision of syllabi. 
       Coordination of instructional sessions.
       Creates, updates, changes, distributes, monitors, and grades student assignments and assessments.
       Develop instruments to record and assess overall efficacy of didactic courses:       
       Testing instruments reflecting course objectives. 
      Validation and standardization of testing instruments.
      Curriculum adherence to national and state accreditation requirements.
   

Note: The duties and responsibilities of the Academic Coordinator portion of this role are conducted by the incumbent once having been approved via supplemental administrative appointment. Supplemental administrative appointments are issued, and up for renewal or discontinuation, each academic year. Compensation for all duties and responsibilities performed by supplemental administrative appointments are via stipend in addition to the base salary of the incumbent. 

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: 

•       Must hold a current Physician Assistant license in New York State and be certified. 
•       Has a minimum of a master’s degree in physician assistant studies, public health, health professions education, or a related field.  
•       Has knowledge of, and commitment to, the physician assistant profession.
•       Must have a willingness to participate in a collective faculty process.

 PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

•       3-5 years of faculty experience in a Physician Assistant program.
•       Earned research doctorate. 

 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: 

Please upload the following with your application for consideration to:  
https://hofstra.peopleadmin.com/postings/6485 

•       Cover letter.
•       Curriculum vitae.
•       Teaching statement including evidence of effectiveness as an educator and approach to creating an inclusive learning environment.
•       Email address and phone number of three professional references.

All applications received by October 15, 2025, will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. Scott.Gould@hofstra.edu