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At Hofstra University, intellectual curiosity is not just aspirational – it is central to how we engage on a daily basis. Hofstra faculty work within a diverse scholarly community committed to student success, intellectual discovery, free inquiry, inclusivity, and collaboration.

Enrolling more than 10,000 students, Hofstra offers students an array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs spanning the arts, humanities, sciences, business, engineering, law, health care, communications, and more.

Our accomplished faculty collaborate with students to explore interdisciplinary questions and produce innovative research that lays the foundation for future personal and professional success. With a beautiful campus in Hempstead, NY, Hofstra's location seamlessly merges the tranquility of coastal suburban living with the boundless opportunities of nearby New York City.

Hofstra University is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a highly qualified and diverse academic community of students, faculty, staff, and administrators respectful of the contributions and dignity of each of its members. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community.

Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for a clinical-track academic faculty in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies at Hofstra University. The Department of Physician Assistant Studies welcomes applications in Physician Assistant faculty. This position reports directly to the program director and is responsible to the Dean of the School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies.
The Hofstra Northwell Department of Physician Assistant Studies' mission is to create an interprofessional environment that fosters PA leaders and scholars who deliver empathetic, patient-centered care, and promote inclusivity to the diverse populations they serve.

The academic faculty's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

Teaching Responsibilities
o Provides dual-degree, didactic year, clinical year and/or research semester instruction.
o Instructs and assesses students in courses such as physical examination and diagnostic modalities courses, correlative medicine, structure lab, simulation activities, and summative exams.
o Proctors examinations.
o Is responsible for the coordination of selected courses:

Monitoring and revision of syllabi

Coordination of instructional sessions.

Creates, updates, changes, distributes, monitors, and grades student assignments and assessments.

Develop instruments to monitor overall efficacy of didactic courses:

Testing instruments reflecting course objectives

Validation and standardization of testing instruments

Curriculum adherence to national and state accreditation requirements
o Identification of students with performance deficiencies and development of strategies to address deficiencies including remediation exercises.
o Act as a liaison to core faculty for college resources, textbooks, and teaching materials.
o Updates instructional materials on learning management systems (i.e. Blackboard).  Assures course materials are posted.
o Assists with processing of course related data and analyzes course related data.
o Communicates with all faculty to assure objectives are communicated and consistency is preserved.
o Assures students are registered.

Faculty Program Responsibilities
o Participate in program committees.
o Participate in School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies governance.
o Develop scholarly projects.
o Participate in faculty development and in PAEA.
o Participate in University-wide and community admissions events and other activities as required.
o Participate in the evaluation and selection of applicants as a member of the program's Admission Committee.
o Provide academic counseling to students. 
o Participate in curriculum development, design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the program.
o Assure availability of remediation.
o Actively participate in the development, review, and revision of the program mission.
o Actively participate in the development, review, and revision of program goals and competencies.
o Actively participate in student performance.
o Actively participate in the duties necessary for program maintenance of accreditation.
o Attends, participates in, and prepares for all student orientation sessions.
o Attends, prepares for, and participates in all faculty, end of semester, student-faculty, retreat, and all other departmental meetings.

Other responsibilities as determined by the program director.

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.