Chatham University welcomes your interest in employment
opportunities and encourages you to review open positions. Please
note that Chatham does not accept unsolicited applications.
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies and Clinical
Coordinator
Chatham University invites applications for a full-time
Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies and Clinical
Coordinator position. This 12-month professional appointment,
under the direct supervision of the Program Director (PD) and
Associate Director for Clinical Education, is responsible for the
joint coordination and implementation of all clinical education
activities with the Physician Assistant Program. The Clinical
Coordinator holds a professional faculty appointment and is
required to teach and advise students in the MPAS program.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Instructional/Clinical Responsibilities
- Provides classroom instruction and student learning assessment
as directed by the PD
Serve as an academic and clinical advisor for students in the
MPAS program
Contribute to the development of clinical education curriculum
including the preparation of course syllabi, objectives, and
outlines
Ensure that the clinical education curriculum complies with
accreditation and institutional/program requirements
Assist in the development, evaluation, review, and revision of
the clinical curricula
Perform clinical site activities, including student scheduling,
site coordination, site evaluation, site development, and site
visits in cooperation with the Associate Director of Clinical
Education and the other members of the clinical faculty
Contribute to the preparation and implementation of the
didactic curriculum as assigned by the PD
Administrative Responsibilities
- Initiate contacts with and cultivate new clinical training
sites including preparation of affiliation agreements and
contracts
- Maintain relationship with existing clinical training
sites
- Help to maintain the clinical site database on EXXAT
- Contribute to the analysis of preceptor and student evaluations
and reporting of clinical education outcomes
- Contribute to accreditation review, assessment, and
implementation of programmatic changes on an ongoing basis.
- Contribute to strategic and operations planning to advance the
MPAS program and the University mission
- Assist with preparation of documents and reports needed for
ARC-PA accreditation and re-accreditation
Professional Responsibilities
- Actively pursue ongoing professional development as required
for maintaining professional qualifications including professional
certifications and/or licenses required by the National Commission
on Certification of Physician Assistants and the Pennsylvania’s
State Board of Medicine
- Participate in university and professional committees as
directed by the PD or Dean, and as outlined in the Faculty
Manual
Duties (as directed by the PD)
- Represent the program at national, state, local, and college
meetings and other activities as directed by the PD
- Maintain appropriate files, records, and computerized
database
- Participate in faculty, program, school, and college
meetings
- Participate in the interview and selection process for FT/PT
faculty and preceptors
- Participate in reviewing student applications and selection
process for admission
- Participate in the recruitment of new students to include
presentations at program orientation seminars and visitations to
local schools, colleges and universities
- Keep the PD informed on the progress of all assignments
- Performs other duties as assigned by the program director
Qualifications:
- At least 2 years of clinical experience after graduation
- Certification in area of expertise (NCCPA certification for
Physician Assistants/Associates)
How to Apply:
Applications accepted only via
www.chatham.edu/careers (direct link is
https://chatham.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/ChathamUniversity/job/Pittsburgh-PA/Assistant-Professor_JR00000948
) and follow the instructions to complete the application process.
To ensure full consideration, please include:
- Cover Letter outlining your qualifications for the
position
- Curriculum Vitae or Resume
- Contact information for three professional references
All application materials should be uploaded at the same time
at the time of application. The system will not allow
applicants to make edits to their applications after
submission.
Chatham University strives to promote a campus environment that
understands and embraces multiculturalism while increasing
individuals' intercultural competence. We actively work to build
and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes
employee and student success and retention.
Chatham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer with a
strong commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equity. Chatham
University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed,
color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sex
(including pregnancy, childbirth, reproductive health decisions, or
related medical conditions), sexual orientation, age, national
origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status,
marital or family status, political affiliation, or any other
characteristic protected by applicable law.
