Didactic/Clinical Coordinator (Med Dist Lecturer) - Physician Assistant Program FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT The CUNY School of Medicine (CUNY SoM) located in the heart of Harlem, New York, is the only medical school in the City University of New York system and the only public medical school in Manhattan. Building upon 50 years of success as the Sophie Davis School of Biomedical Education, the institution
transitioned to the CUNY School of Medicine (SoM) in 2016. The CUNY SoM offers an accelerated BS/MD degree (7-year program) and a Physician Assistant Master’s Degree (28-month program). True to its legacy of access, opportunity, and community transformation, the medical school’s mission remains to recruit highly talented students as diverse as New York City itself. CUNY SoM places a special emphasis on the
recruitment of those who are underrepresented in the field of medicine and on training high quality, culturally competent health professionals and scientists equipped to address the healthcare needs of New York’s medically under-served communities. As a major priority, CUNY SoM also seeks to enhance the recruitment and retention of senior leadership, faculty, and staff to more closely reflect the diversity of our
student body. Under the direction of the Associate Dean/Program Director, the Didactic/Clinical Coordinator for the Physician Assistant (PA) Program will provide instruction in areas of expertise and perform related clinical, faculty, and administrative duties. The Didactic/Clinical Coordinator will be an experienced practitioner and educator who holds a full-time position subject to annual reappointment. The
individual will share responsibility for committee, program, and departmental assignments, including administrative, supervisory, and other related functions. Additional responsibilities of the Didactic/Clinical Coordinator include, but are not limited to, the following: Maintain ongoing program and student evaluation processes to ensure the quality and effectiveness of instruction within the PA Program; develop and
revise learning objectives for courses as appropriate. Review and revise student handbooks and program policies annually and ensure students meet all required certifications, immunizations, and other requirements necessary for participation in clinical clerkships. Evaluate students and instructors; develop student assessment instruments consistent with course objectives; and monitor individual student progress
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