Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant (PA) Program

Position Summary

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Principal Faculty position within our emergent Master of Physician Assistant Studies program (ARC-PA site visit scheduled for January 2027). This 12-month position is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic, engaged individual to help shape an innovative PA program and prepare aspiring PAs for transformative health careers to solve problems that change the world. The Principal Faculty member will be primarily responsible for teaching and assessment of various professional and clinical topics throughout the didactic and clinical curriculum. The individual will work closely with the Program Director and other faculty members to ensure that students achieve the required program learning outcomes and entry level PA professional competencies. The individual will also be actively involved with student advising, admissions, new student orientation, faculty meetings and committees, and accreditation. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. All applicants must be available to report in person at the campus in Albany, NY.

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) is a private institution with a 140+ year tradition located in Albany, NY. ACPHS offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary. The Albany area is a central hub in upstate New York—the Adirondacks, Boston, Montreal, and New York City are all within 3 hours driving distance. Additional information about ACPHS and the working environment can be found at https://www.acphs.edu/. Applications consisting of a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information of three references should be submitted at https://employment.acphs.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. ACPHS is an equal opportunity employer.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide student instruction in a broad range of clinical topics within the classroom, in small groups and in the Physical Exam laboratory.
• Evaluate student performance in assigned courses and identify student learning deficiencies.
• Provide remedial instruction in assigned courses.
• Coordinate/direct instruction in assigned courses including preparation of course syllabus, course LMS site, exam creation and administration, reporting of student performance, and analysis of assessments.
• Perform student advisement and academic counseling.
• Assist the program director, medical director and clinical coordinator in clinical site recruitment, evaluation and maintenance.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and continuous review of the program's curriculum.
• Assist the program director with program self-assessment, and accreditation maintenance.
• Participate in student recruitment, admissions and selection processes.
• Provide service to the department, college, community, and profession.
• Other duties as assigned by the program director, chair of the Department of Allied Health Sciences, and dean of the School of Health Sciences.