Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Clinical Coordinator/Principal Faculty position within our emergent Master of Science in 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. As Clinical Coordinator, this faculty member will be primarily responsible for overseeing and coordinating the clinical education phase of the program, including the development and maintenance of clinical affiliations, placement and management of PA students on clinical rotations, collaboration with clinical preceptors, and course management of clinical year courses. The individual may also deliver instruction in their area of expertise in the didactic phase of the program as assigned by the Program Director. 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.

Applications consisting of a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and contact information of three references should be submitted. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Major Duties & Responsibilities:

• Coordinates and directs the clinical phase of the program under the leadership of the PA Program Director.
• Responsible for all aspects of ARC-PA accreditation processes and standards related to the clinical phase of the PA program.
• Collaborates with the Program Director, the Medical Director, and healthcare institutions to secure and maintain clinical rotations for student placements.
• Leads the daily program administration of the clinical phase of the program.
• Assists with the development, implementation and assessment of academic performance evaluations within the clinical phase.
• Ensures compliance with educational objectives during the clinical phase of the program.
• Provide student instruction, in area(s) of clinical expertise and as designated by the Program Director.
• Participate in the evaluation of student performance.
• Provide remedial instruction when needed.
• Provides input in curriculum development, delivery, and assessment.
• Performs student advisement and academic counseling.
• Participates in student recruitment, admission, and selection process.
• Service to the department, college, community, and profession.
• If desired, participate in clinical practice (1 day per week) or scholarly activities.
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Chair of the Department of Allied Health Sciences, and the Dean of the School of Health Sciences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication, organizational, and teamwork skills.
• Dedication to preparing PA graduates for real-world practice.
• Demonstrate a collaborative approach to clinical education.
• Share in the Mission of ACPHS and be a strong advocate for the PA profession.
• Commitment to continuous growth, development, and improvement.
• Ability to work with individuals or groups from diverse backgrounds.

Education and Experience:

Required:

• Graduation from an accredited Physician Assistant Program or US Medical School.
• Master’s Degree, minimum.
• Physician Assistants must have current and valid NCCPA Certification; New York licensure is preferred.
• Specialty Board Certification is preferred for physicians; New York licensure, or eligibility for licensure, is required.
• At least 3 years of clinical practice experience.

Preferred:

• The ideal candidate will have teaching experience in higher education, or experience serving as a clinical preceptor for healthcare students.
• Experience with ARC-PA Standards and Accreditation.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and the ability to adjust focus. Please note that this posting is not all-inclusive of the job responsibilities or qualifications of the position. The essential functions of the job may or may not have been fully described for purposes of ADA reasonable accommodation. All accommodation requests will be reviewed and evaluated on a case-by-case basis.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Additional Information:

This position is based in Albany, NY. The duties and responsibilities of this particular role require the need for consistent, in-person collaboration and/or interaction with our community, requiring all work to be performed full-time on-site. Standard work hours are from 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM EST, Monday through Friday. Additional details pertaining to this position will be discussed during the interview process.

Benefits:

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles.

ACPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.

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