Assistant or Associate Professor Physician Assistant

The School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University invites qualified candidates for a 12month faculty position as an Assistant or Associate Professor rank in the Physician Assistant Program in the School of Health and Natural Sciences at Mercy University beginning May 1 2025

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 PA Program is part of the School of Health and Natural Sciences with 4 accredited graduate health professional programs (communication disorders occupational therapy physical therapy and physician assistant studies) and undergraduate programs in biology clinical laboratory science communication disorders exercise science occupational therapy assistant (AAS degree) and veterinary technology. We have a strong focus on interprofessional education as well as local and global community service.

Essential Job Functions & Responsibilities:

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. It in no way states or implies that the responsibilities listed are the only duties required to perform in this position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position responsibilities if the work is similar related or is an essential function of the position.

Mercy University is seeking candidates for a fulltime multiple year track faculty position in the Physician Assistant Studies Program Faculty are encouraged to participate in professional development activities.

Faculty are responsible for curriculum development delivery and evaluation in both didactic and clinical components of the program student advising developing collaborative opportunities with community partners and contributing to interprofessional education within the School and University. Faculty play a prominent role in the programs ongoing selfstudy process.

This position includes an expectation of serving on University School and Program committees and participating in scholarly activities.

Candidates with teaching experience should be familiar with the innovative use of technology in the classroom. Candidates must have a commitment to working in a multicultural setting. Rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications

• 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 programs ongoing selfstudy process

• Participate in the programs admissions process and assist with other responsibilities as determined by program leadership

• Participate in the Programs community based primary care initiatives

• 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

Required Skills & Experience:

• Excellent administrative and organizational skills
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a dynamic team in a fastpaced growthoriented environment
• Experience in teaching research interprofessional education and incorporating technology into teaching and professional practice is highly desirable
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as a member of a dynamic team in a fastpaced growthoriented environment
• Experience in teaching research interprofessional education and incorporating technology into teaching and professional practice is highly desirable

Education Requirements:

• Masters Degree (MS MPA MPH EdM) required
• Doctoral degree preferred (EdD DMSc MD or PhD)
• Preference will be given to those applicants who are physician assistants with a minimum of a Masters degree current NCCPA certification and licensure or eligibility for Physician Assistant licensure in New York State

Mercy University promotes a community campus environment. As a result employment is limited to the following states: New York New Jersey Connecticut. Applicants outside of those states or the USA will be required to relocate. Relocation assistance may be provided for eligible moves.

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate nondiscriminatory factors set by the company. The University is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state or local pay equity laws.

About Mercy

Mercy University is a dynamic independent coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business Education Health and Natural Sciences Liberal Arts Nursing and Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Mercy is the regions largest private nonprofit MinorityServing Institution proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) Mercy University has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.

Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelors degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines including Psychology Sociology and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County inand 2022.

Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.

Mercys student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment including fulltime and parttime undergraduates and graduates is approximately 8800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry the Bronx and Manhattan as well as online.

At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer highquality health care plans retirement benefits tuition discounts flexible spending and much more.

Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and highquality learning environments thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.

EEO Statement

Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age race color national origin ethnicity creed religion marital status sex sexual orientation gender gender identity pregnancy height weight genetic information disability or protected veteran status.

As part of this commitment Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact The Office of Human Resources atOption 6 or via email at .

The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate nondiscriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender race or any other category protected by federal state or local pay equity laws.

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