Fulltime Principal Faculty

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences invites applications for a full-time non-tenure track Principal Faculty position with the emergent Master of 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. The Principal Faculty member will be primarily responsible for teaching and assessment of various professional and clinical topics throughout the didactic and clinical curriculum. 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, committees and accreditation. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. ACPHS offers a comprehensive benefits package and competitive salary. All applicants must be available to work in person at the campus in Albany, NY.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide student instruction in a broad range of clinical topics within the classroom, in small groups and in the Physical Exam laboratory
• Evaluate student performance in assigned courses and identify student learning deficiencies
• Provide remedial instruction in assigned courses
• Coordinate/direct instruction in assigned courses including preparation of course syllabus, course LMS site, exam administration, reporting of student performance, and analysis of assessments
• Perform student advisement and academic counseling
• Assist the Program Director, Medical Director and Clinical Coordinator in clinical site recruitment, evaluation and maintenance.
• Assists in the development, implementation, and continuous review of the program's curriculum
• Assist the Program Director with program self-assessment, and accreditation maintenance
• Participate in student recruitment, admissions and selection processes
• Provide service to the department, college, community, and profession
• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director, Chair of the Department of Allied Health Sciences and 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
• Share in the Mission of ACPHS and 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:

• Must possess a doctorate degree
• Must have clinical experience caring for patients
• Must have at least 3 years of experience in higher education
• 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 is required
• the ideal candidate will have teaching experience in PA education
• experience with ARC-PA standards and accreditation is preferred

Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) is a private institution with a 140+ year tradition located in Albany, NY. The Albany area is a central hub in upstate New York- the Adirondacks, Boston, Montreal, and New Yor City are all within 3 hours driving distance. Additional information about ACPHS and the working environment can be found at https://www.acphs.edu.

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.