Clinical Assistant Professor - Physician Assistant Program

Position: CLINICAL ASSISTANT PROFESSOR - PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT PROGRAM
The School of Health Sciences and Human Performance (HSHP) at Ithaca College, in partnership with the national search firm Scott Healy & Associates, invites applications and nominations for the position of Clinical Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies. Ithaca College seeks strong clinicians, collaborators, and interprofessional education advocates committed to advancing PA education to join the faculty team for its Physician Assistant Studies graduate program.

We welcome clinicians new to academia and provide support to develop teaching skills through our Center for Faculty Excellence. We also welcome clinicians with experience and/or interest in assessment or curricular development/design. This is a full-time 12-month, multi-year renewable notice (non-tenure) position in person in Ithaca, NY. There are multiple Clinical Assistant Professor positions available.

The successful candidate will teach in our didactic curriculum, and we welcome expertise in a wide variety of clinical and scholarship areas, experience with clinical simulation, and/or interprofessional approaches to practice and education are encouraged to apply. All Ithaca College faculty are required to advise students as a component of teaching duties. The selected candidate will be provided with reassigned time from teaching to pursue a scholarly research agenda or clinical practice activities.

The successful candidate would also be expected to participate in service to the program, school, and college. All principal faculty in the PA program are expected to actively participate in ongoing evaluation of the mission statement, program goals and competencies, and curriculum design.

Ithaca College and the School of HSHP are strongly committed to offering robust curricular experiences and fostering an inclusive environment for its campus community. To that end, candidates with related experience are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths and expertise. Ithaca College continually strives to build an inclusive and welcoming community of individuals. We seek candidates with talents and skills from a multitude of backgrounds who are committed to civility, mutual respect, social justice, and the free and open exchange of ideas.

Required Qualifications:

PA Candidates:

* Master's degree from an accredited PA program.

* Current NCCPA certification with licensure in the State of New York within 6 months of hire.

* Minimum of 2 years of full-time clinical experience.

Physician Candidates:

* MD or DO from an accredited program.

* Licensure in the State of New York within 6 months of hire.

* Minimum of 2 years of full-time clinical experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

* At least one year of full-time teaching experience, or the equivalent, in a PA or related program

* Experience with assessment or curricular development/design

* Strong commitment to professional development as an inclusive educator

* Experience working with students of diverse backgrounds

Compensation:

$116,000 - $123,000

About Ithaca College:

Ithaca College is a comprehensive residential campus community of approximately 5,000 students, consistently ranked among the best in the Northeast. IC offers a distinct integrative learning experience designed to prepare students for the personal, professional, and global challenges of our age. Since its founding, the College has recognized the profound impact of combining academic theory with hands-on practice and a distinctive integration of performance.

With 70 majors and 70 minors across five industry-leading schools, students benefit from small class sizes, personal mentorship, collaborative partnerships, and professional guidance-supported by expert faculty and first-rate facilities typically found at larger institutions.

At Ithaca, faculty and staff are deeply committed to student education and growth. As thought leaders moving their fields forward, IC faculty not only mentor students but also continue to develop as professionals who use their knowledge and expertise to make a difference in the world. Ithaca College is especially noted for hands-on preprofessional education, offering both liberal arts and professional degrees.

The School of Health Sciences and Human Performance offers graduate degrees in several health-related fields, including physician assistant studies, athletic training, exercise science, occupational and physical therapy, and speech-language pathology.

Nestled in the heart of New York State's scenic Finger Lakes region, Ithaca College sits atop South Hill overlooking picturesque Cayuga Lake and is just minutes away from the city center. Combining small town warmth and charm with the vibrancy of a college community, the thriving and culturally diverse city of Ithaca has been rated by Kiplinger's as one of the top 10 places to live in the United States.

About the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program:

The Ithaca College Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program is a 27-month residential…