"Specialist Professor, Physician Assistant Program"

Specialist Professor, Physician Assistant Program

Monmouth University is seeking dynamic educators to join our team of dedicated faculty as Specialist Professor in the Master of Science degree Physician Assistant Program. We are hiring for a 12-month, non-tenure track opening which are available for the 2025-2026 academic year. The initial two-year appointment is subject to subsequent multi-year reappointments without limit.

The Monmouth University PA Program extends equal opportunity to all qualified candidates who can contribute to the excellence of our academic community. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds who share in our vision and mission to be empathic healthcare professionals. Successful applicants will be committed to engaging and supporting our students as we prepare them to serve our diverse community populations.

We are looking for innovative, engaged professionals who have a passion for educating the next generation of PAs. The successful candidate(s) will be expected to teach the equivalent of 27 credits per academic year of classroom, simulation-based, lab, and/or administrative duties related to clinical instruction. Primary responsibilities include team teaching across the curriculum and supporting student instruction where needed. Other responsibilities include:

• Prepare course materials;
• Create, administer, and grade written and practical examinations;
• Maintain a regular schedule of office hours for student advising, tutoring, and remediation;
• Engage in program evaluation, student admissions, student evaluations, and curriculum development;
• Contribute to activities related to program development, continuous quality improvement, and accreditation; and
• Be available for other University, School and/or program service as needed.

This is an in-person, on-campus, non-remote position.

For additional information about the program, please visit: Physician Assistant (PA) Program website.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Teaching responsibilities for this 12-month faculty position include the equivalent of 27 credits per academic year of classroom, online, lab, simulation-based, and/or administrative duties related to clinical instruction.
• Preparation and delivery of course materials, including but not limited to syllabi; grading rubrics; classroom, online, lab, simulation-based and/or clinical learning instructional materials; course assignments; and examination development, proctoring, analysis and grading.
• Maintain a regular schedule of office hours for student advising, tutoring, and remediation.
• Engage in the following program activities as needed: a) developing, reviewing and revising the mission statement, goals and competencies, b) selecting applicants for admission, c) providing student instruction, d) evaluating student performance, e) academic counseling of students, f) assuring the availability of remedial instruction, g) designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum, and h) evaluating the program.
• Involvement with the program's continuous self-assessment, quality improvement, self-study report processes, and other accreditation requirements.
• Service to the University, School, and/or program as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Enrichment Statement: Monmouth University values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree or higher in a related field.
• Three years of full-time experience as a NCCPA Certified Physician Assistant (PA-C) or physician (residency experience can be counted toward this requirement).
• Applicant must be a Physician Assistant holding active NCCPA certification and eligible for state licensure in NJ or a Physician (DO or MD) with completion of medical residency.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience as full-time, adjunct faculty or as a preceptor preferred but willing to train motivated candidates.

Additional Application Material Required: Monmouth University requires all applications and supporting documents to be submitted via the university's career portal. In addition to the application, candidates must upload the following documents. Applications will not be considered complete for review until all required documents are uploaded.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Cover Letter
• Professional References
• Statement/Philosophy of Teaching
• Statement and/or Philosophy of Scholarship
• Diversity Statement
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents: Three letters of recommendation

Special Instructions to Applicants: The Diversity Statement should describe your past efforts and future plans to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in your position at Monmouth University. Your statement should demonstrate an understanding of the barriers facing women, people of color, students, and community members with disabilities, LBGTQIA+, and other members of groups underrepresented and/or marginalized in medical/health careers, along with understanding Monmouth University's mission to meet the educational needs of our diverse student population. We recognize that some faculty candidates may not have substantial past activities in this domain. In such cases, we recommend focusing on your future plans.

Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Tina Agnello at tagnello@monmouth.edu or 732-263-5883