"Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor 12 Months, Department of Physician Assistant Studies *Revised*"

Department of Physician Assistant Studies (12 Month Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor)

the M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies Program graduates PAs who provide evidence-based, equitable health care to diverse populations and who value service to others as well as life-long learning. Faculty responsibilities performed during the twelve-month period include, but are not limited to: teaching clinical foundational courses within the PASP curriculum; evaluating and monitoring student progress; participating in admissions processes, including interviews and selecting applicants; participating in scholarship; participating in program assessment and evaluation; advising students; maintaining office hours; and working collaboratively with core faculty, administrators, the Dean of the College of Health Professions and Human Services, Enrollment Services and other departments within the University. Teaching in other areas will also be expected dependent upon program needs, training and clinical experience. Faculty may apply for release time for research (UFRI, RTR), students partnering with faculty (SpF) as well as other research opportunities available through external grants and special programs.

Qualifications:

Graduate of an ARC-PA accredited program; Master's or Doctoral degree; and a minimum of three years of clinical experience is required. Candidates must be licensed or license-eligible in the State of New Jersey and have current NCCPA certification. Teaching experience evidenced by lecturing or as clinical teaching is preferred.

Application and Position Information

Please submit a cover letter, resume, statement of teaching philosophy and contact information for three professional references. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled. Official transcripts are required before appointment.

In compliance with New Jersey's Pay Transparency Law, the negotiated annual salary range for this position is $115,506.24 to $128,344.27. Faculty rank is considered when making an offer. Salaries for internal applicants who are aligned under a collective bargaining unit will be determined in accordance with contractual guidelines. This position may also be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package, including health and dental insurance, a retirement plan and benefits for work life balance. For a full overview of our benefits offerings, please refer to our Kean University Benefits website.

Faculty Opportunities

Kean faculty members are recognized for teaching distinction, scholarship and service. We are excited to grow our faculty and invite applications for a twelve-month, full-time, tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. This position is available to start immediately.

All tenure-track faculty are expected to demonstrate a commitment to teaching excellence and an on-going program of research and publication or creative and performance activity. Participation in curriculum development, student advisement and service at the departmental, college, university and community level is required. Proficiency in a Learning Management System is also required, consistent with University guidelines.

Employment at Kean requires working at any of our New Jersey campus locations or affiliated work sites... Teaching assignments may include day, evening and weekend courses. Evening hours are required based on department needs...