Overview

Full-Time Instructional Faculty for the Touro University Physician Assistant Program located in Illinois, under the supervision of the Program Director and Director of Clinical Education, is responsible for the management and evaluation of the program’s clinical components. The Instructional Faculty member will work 36.5 hours per week. We are seeking an individual with an advanced degree and some experience in academia is preferred. This role is designed for an individual who may not be a Physician Assistant, but rather contribute to the program through their expertise in areas such as advisement, coordination, and management. This includes but is not limited to the following responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Assists the Director of Clinical Education with the following:

• Maintain accreditation by coordinating the efforts of the PA Program to meet and/or exceed the ARC-PA Standards.

• Scheduling required and elective five-week clinical clerkships

• Ensuring proper paperwork is distributed to clinical sites.

• Assignment and supervision of Callback

• Maintaining ongoing records of each student in Exxat platform

Teaching:

• Instruct first year and second year students in the following:

• Lecturing in area of expertise

• Advising second year students

• Reviewing and grading master’s projects

Curriculum:

• Monitor evaluation of learning outcomes

• Create and review clinical exams

Committee Service:

• Will participate on appropriate committees (as schedule allows) as requested by the Program Director.

• Participates in reaccreditation and program evaluation activities as deemed appropriate by the Program Director. 

• Responsibilities for general aspects of the PA Program and the School of Health Sciences

• Participation in scholarly activities is encouraged (involvement in professional organizations, research, etc.)

• Participating in the preparation of accreditation documents and participating in the self-study process.

• Serving on school-wide committee is encouraged

• Participating in the recruitment effort

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

• A Master’s degree or higher required

• Experience in academic is recommended

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to solve complex problems and meet deadlines

• Effectively manage and organize daily tasks independently and with a team while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines

• Must be able to work collaboratively and effectively with colleagues in a team environment.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook

  Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans

• Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

• Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

• Dependent Care and Transit Programs

• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

• Short-term and Long-term disability programs

• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

• Employee Assistance Program

• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

• Annual Holiday Schedule

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Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

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Job Locations US-IL-Skokie

ID 2024-11087

College TUNY - Touro College Illinois

Position Type Full-Time

Schedule Shift 9am - 5pm

Hours Per Week 36.5

Travel None

Category Academic/Program Support

FLSA Status Exempt

Location : Country US