The School of Health Professions (SHP) at Stony Brook University invites applicants to apply for the position of Director of Clinical Education in the Department of Physician Assistant Education. This is a non-tenure track, 12-month faculty appointment at the rank of Clinical Assistant Professor. The Physician Assistant Program is delivered at both the Stony Brook University Health Sciences Center and Stony Brook University Southampton locations. 

The Director of Clinical Education will oversee and administer the clinical education program for the Department across the two campuses. The candidate hired for this position will also have responsibilities in teaching in areas of expertise within the PA curriculum, engaging in collaborative interdisciplinary scholarship, and engaging in service activities.

Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.  If invited for an interview, candidates will need to conduct a professional presentation.

Stony Brook University is a State University of New York (SUNY) flagship and is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU).  The School of Health Professions? Department of Physician Assistant Education offers a Master of Science degree, and the program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA).  The department provides a dynamic learning experience through interdisciplinary and professional collaborative research, relationships with strong community programs, and opportunities to develop scholarly activities both within the department and the healthcare community.  The SHP and the Department of Physician Education offer faculty opportunities for mentorship and growth as well as a flexible work schedule.  The PA is one of six professional degree granting programs in the School of Health Professions.  To learn more about Stony Brook University, visit www.stonybrook.edu and for the Department of Physician Assistant Education, visit https://healthprofessions.stonybrookmedicine.edu/programs/pa/elpa.  Please visit our UUP-Total Rewards page to learn about the benefits we offer.

Required Qualifications: 
Applicant must have a terminal degree (or foreign equivalent) in Physician Assistant Education from an accredited institution. Applicant must have a Master's degree(foreign equivalent or higher). Applicant must be National Commission Certification for Physician Assistant Certified. Licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as a Physician Assistant in New York State. Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a practicing Physician Assistant.

Preferred Qualifications:
Record of teaching. Served as a clinical preceptor for PA students. Experience with PA education as a Director of Clinical Education in an academic PA program. Experience with ARC-PA standards and accreditation. Earned academic doctoral degree from a regionally accredited institution (e.g. PhD, EdD, or DSc, or foreign equivalent); ABD is acceptable.

All application materials must be submitted online.  Please use the Apply Now button to begin your application.  For technical support, please visit Interfolio's Support Site (https://support.interfolio.com/) or reach out to their Scholar Service Team at help@interfolio.com or (877) 997-8807. 

For questions regarding this position, please contact Donna Ferrara, DHSc, PAC, Chair of the PA Program at donna.ferrara@stonybrook.edu.

Special Notes
Non-Tenure Track position.  FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA.

Anticipated Start Date:  As soon as possible.

Campus Description
Long Island's premier academic medical center, Stony Brook Medicine, represents Stony Brook University's entire medical enterprise and integrates all of Stony Brook's health-related initiatives:  education, research and patient care.  It encompasses Stony Brook University Hospital, Stony Brook Children's Hospital, the five Health Sciences schools -- Dental Medicine, Health Professions, Medicine, Nursing and Social Welfare -- as well as the major centers and institutes, programs and more than 50 community-based healthcare settings throughout Suffolk County.  With 624 beds, Stony Brook University Hospital serves as Suffolk County's only tertiary care center and Regional Trauma Center.  Stony Brook Children's, with more than 180 pediatric specialists in 30 specialties, offers the most advanced pediatric specialty care in the region. In the Medical and Research Translation (MART) building, two floors are occupied by Stony Brook University Cancer Center?s outpatient services, and four floors are devoted to cancer research.  Diversity, equity and inclusion are essential core values at Stony Brook Medicine.  We believe we do our best and most impactful work when we leverage our diverse, equitable and inclusive perspectives.  We are proud to recruit and hire talented people from a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

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If you need a disability-related accommodation, please get in touch with the Office of Equity and Access at (631)632-6280.

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