Description
Plaza College is seeking passionate, dedicated Physician Assistants to fulfill the roles of Principal Faculty for its developing Physician Assistant Studies Program (MSPAS) at its Forest Hills, NY campus.
The 24-month program, 12-month didactic and 12-month clinical phases, is currently in the process of seeking Accreditation Review Commission for the Education of the Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) provisional accreditation and is anticipating its first cohort to matriculate in 2027. Principal Faculty will report to the PA Program Director and be instrumental in developing and implementing every aspect of the MSPAS Program. In addition to course instruction in both the didactic and clinical phases of the program, faculty members will be actively involved in curriculum and course development, course administration, admissions, accreditation, and programmatic assessment and analysis.
This is a full-time, non-tenure, year-round appointment and all applicants must be available to report in person at the Plaza College campus in Forest Hills, Queens.
About Plaza College
Since its founding in 1916, Plaza College has been dedicated to a mission of ensuring the personal and professional advancement of our students through an inclusive and dynamic learning experience that promotes the education, health, and success of the communities we serve. The College offers Associate, Baccalaureate, Master level programs through its five unique schools; the School of Allied Health, School of Business, School of Court Reporting, School of Dental Sciences, and School of Nursing.
As an institution accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, as well as a number of specialized programmatic accreditors, the scope and rigor of Plaza College’s programs offer our students an exceptional educational experience. An effective strategic planning process ensures the continued relevance and success of these existing programmatic offerings and plans for future offerings to address the ever-changing needs of the NYC workforce. It is through our esteemed partnerships with local employers – from small businesses to large healthcare corporations - that the College is able to complete this process and maintain its long-standing position as a valuable resource to our community.
Plaza College is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
To learn more about Plaza College, please visit www.plazacollege.edu.
Requirements
Qualifications
Applicants must be a graduate of ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant Program or a physician who graduated from an accredited medical school. A minimum of a Master’s degree is required, doctoral or PhD degrees preferred.
Applicants must also maintain current NCCPA certification if a PA or current ABMS or AOA board certification in a medical specialty if a physician.
A minimum of three (3) years of professional clinical practice and prior teaching experience in the classroom or clinical setting strongly preferred.
Interested applicants should submit a cover letter and original resume/CV (resumes in online platform formatting will not be accepted) to btravis@ plazacollege.edu.
