Assistant/Associate Professor (Physician Assistant Program)

Assistant/Associate Professor (Physician Assistant Program)

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students’ lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

York’s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.

Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.

The Assistant/Associate Professor is a full-time, tenure-track position in the Physician Assistant program at York College, CUNY . The program is seeking highly qualified applicants who will serve as principal faculty members, with full participation in teaching in areas of expertise (18-hour credit workload), program administration, development and assessment of curricular content, student advisement, and engaging in productive scholarly research. The successful candidate will be involved in student recruitment and admission activities and provide service to the college and the Health Professions Department, in addition to other related duties. Participation in the program’s continuous improvement, ongoing self-study, and accreditation processes is required for this position. Faculty in the PA program are allowed one day per week to practice clinically or engage in professional development activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a Master’s Degree required.Preferred -Ph.D. degree in area(s) of experience or equivalent.

• Graduate of an accredited Physician Assistant Program or a Physician who graduated from an accredited medical school
• Current certification by the National Commission on the Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) if a PA
• Active New York State Physician Assistant License (or eligibility for licensure) or Medical License (MD/DO)
• A minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience
• A minimum of one (1) year of teaching experience (may include clinical preceptorship)

COMPENSATION

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

Assistant Professor – Salary Range $90,375 – $99,532

Associate Professor – Salary Range $93,491 – $100,329

Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience.

The annual salary is based on a nine-month work year that is paid over the 12-month calendar year. The PA Program operates on an 11-month basis, and faculty who work during the summer months will receive additional compensation at the appropriate CUNY rate.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates for faculty positions should provide (i) a cover letter explaining interest in, and qualifications for, the position; (ii) curriculum vitae/resume, (iii) evidence of teaching excellence, (iv) a statement of teaching philosophy, (v) a research statement, and (vi) the names, titles, and contact information (telephone and email) for three professional references.

Please submit your application online through this job board as follows:

• Go to www.cuny.edu and click on Employment
• Select “Apply Now” then create or login to a user account and provide the requested information.
• Click on Job Postings on CUNYfirst
• Click Search job listings
• Click on More search options
• Search by Job Opening ID number 29760
• In order to be considered for this position, applicants must include a cover letter,

CV/Resume, and contact information (email and telephone) for three references. Please upload these as ONE document in rtf, doc, or pdf format.

CLOSING DATE

March 9, 2025

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

29760

Location

York College

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