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Adjunct Faculty, Physician Assistant Studies
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A Physician Assistant provides medical care to patients, under the supervision of a physician or surgeon. Works in all areas and specialties of medicine, and is licensed to practice medicine but has less formal certification than a physician. Performs duties delegated by a physician such as recording patient medical histories, ordering diagnostic tests, or giving immunizations. May serve as the primary healthcare provider, in consultation with a part-time physician, in communities with limited health care resources.
$137,698 / year median in New York
+13% projected growth
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Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies Description Hofstra University's School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies seeks an Adjunct Clinical Academic Faculty member to teach in the Department of Physician Assistant Studies. Reporting to the Program Director, the adjunct faculty member will provide instruction during the didactic, clinical, and research phases of the PA program across Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Provide dual-degree, didactic year, clinical year, and/or research semester instruction during Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Instruct and assess students in courses such as physical examination and diagnostic modalities, correlative medicine, structure lab, simulation activities, and summative exams. Proctor examinations and assist with exam administration. Identify students with performance deficiencies and develop strategies to address deficiencies, including remediation exercises. Act as a liaison to core faculty for college resources, textbooks, and teaching materials. Update instructional materials on learning management systems (e.g., Canvas) and ensure course materials are posted in a timely manner. Collaborate with program leadership to enhance curriculum design and maintain compliance with accreditation standards. Perform other related duties as assigned by the Program Director. Qualifications Must hold a current Physician Assistant license in New York State and be NCCPA certified. Minimum of a Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies, Public Health, Health Professions Education, or a related field. Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to the physician assistant profession. Willingness to participate in a collaborative faculty process and contribute to program development. Preferred Quals Summary Previous teaching experience in physician assistant education or clinical instruction. Special Instructions Please upload the following documents with your application for consideration: Cover letter. Curriculum vitae. Teaching statement including evidence of effectiveness as an educator and approach to creating an inclusive learning environment. Contact information (email and phone number) for three professional references. All applications received by January 30, 2026, will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to the Department of PA Studies at Scott.Gould@hofstra.edu .