"Clinical Assistant Professor ~ Physician Assistant Department"

Job Details

The Physician Assistant Department at Nazareth University is looking for a Clinical Assistant Professor to begin Spring of 2026. This role is composed of teaching, scholarship and service.

Essential Functions

• Develop and deliver academic courses as assigned, to include curriculum development, teaching and student assessment.
• Assist with curriculum evaluation and improvement.
• Perform student evaluations of objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), lab practicals, and clinical skills and procedure sessions during the didactic and clinical phases of the program.
• Provide remedial instruction and reassessment as needed.
• Conduct site visits of clinical phase students as assigned, to include clinical site monitoring and student evaluation.
• Participate in the student recruitment, selection and admissions process.
• Participate in the academic counseling of students as assigned.
• Participate in developing, reviewing and revising the mission statement, program goals and program competencies, as necessary.
• Maintain accurate student records and enforce academic policies consistent with the University, College and Program.
• Participate in ongoing program evaluation and maintaining compliance of ARC-PA accreditation standards.
• Serve on departmental, college and university committees as assigned.
• Conduct and disseminate scholarship.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Education, Experience, Technology and Skills

• Doctoral degree in a health-related field
• Current certification in area of clinical practice
• Eligibility for licensure in NY state
• At least three years of prior academic or clinical teaching experience
• Effective communication and collaboration skills
• Skilled in working with a variety of different student learning styles
• Ability to perform duties autonomously with minimal supervision
• At least three years of prior clinical experience
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks, and successfully meet deadlines

Preferred

• Experience as principal faculty in a PA Program
• Experience with remote teaching and assessment

Company

Nazareth is an inclusive community of inspired learners, educators, and changemakers who for nearly 100 years have been driven by a bold commitment to action, empathy, equity, and leading innovation for the common good.

Impact experiences are at the heart of a Nazareth education, preparing each student to discover within themselves the potential to cultivate positive change in their life's work, in any career field, and in a world that is constantly evolving and infinitely interconnected.

Our broad academic offerings present a range of study options typical of larger universities, yet achieved in our supportive campus culture. Nearly 2,100 undergrad and 600 graduate students enroll in degree and certificate programs and engage in collaborative, transformative learning experiences, preparing for the professions and society of today and tomorrow.

In a learning community that purposefully integrates liberal arts and professional programs, Nazareth graduates are able to launch a lifetime of impactful leadership in communities and workplaces near and far.