Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor, Health Science

Pace University’s College of Health Professions is seeking a Full-time, non-tenure track faculty member position at the rank of clinical assistant professor or clinical associate professor to join our faculty within the Health Science Department. Academic rank and salary is commensurate with educational preparation and experience. This is a twelve-month faculty appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching undergraduate students, including capstone courses within the Bachelor of Science, Health Science program
• Developing curriculum
• Developing suitable internship placements for undergraduate and graduate students
• Reviewing student proposals for internship work products that meet pre-defined learning competencies
• Providing advisement and professional mentorship
• Managing internship readiness application processes
• The candidate will have the opportunity to engage in service to the department, college, university, and community to support Pace University’s mission.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• A  minimum of a master’s degree (doctorate such as PhD, DrPH, or ScD preferred) in health science or related field from an institution accredited by a USDE-recognized regional accrediting body.
• Teaching experience in health science or related curricula in a higher education setting.
• Academic administrative experience.
• Experience developing and managing experiential learning opportunities in higher education settings.

Our Ideal Candidate will have:

• Experience collaborating with organizations to develop experiential learning opportunities.
• Experience in teaching hybrid or online courses.
• A strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The ideal candidate should have an entrepreneurial spirit, enjoy working independently and building community partnerships and collaborations. The candidate should have strong communication skills and the ability to speak with a variety of audiences, and interact productively with faculty in clinical programs, students, parents, and community stakeholders. Additionally the candidate will have opportunities to mentor students on a one-on-one basis. The candidate will work closely with the Health Science fieldwork coordinator. Candidate must be able to teach classes on both campuses. remotely and asynchronous. 

Benefits Offered

Pace University provides a competitive benefit program designed to offer the following:

• Medical, vision and dental insurance for preventive care or diagnostic and surgical procedures as well as an incentivized medical plan waiver option for those who choose not to participate.
• Income protection in the event an employee is not actively at work, due to illness.
• 403B investment opportunity to save toward financial security in retirement.
• Programs and services that assist in balancing work and personal life.
• Educational opportunities for the employee and eligible members of their family to pursue a degree at Pace or another higher education institution.
• Opportunity for faculty and staff to participate in Pace’s award-winning health and wellness program, Pace Yourself to Wellness, which is designed to inspire employees to engage in healthy habits while optimizing health care resources.
• Discount purchase plans for everything from entertainment, shopping and travel.

About the College of Health Professions (CHP)

CHP is a thriving academic community within a University that is ranked #1 among private, four-year colleges for upward economic mobility by Harvard University’s Opportunity Insights, #7 Best Health Professions Bachelor’s Degree Schools in New York by College Factual, and according to Princeton Review, one of the best colleges in the Northeast. The College of Health Professions is a multidisciplinary health college that has successfully launched nine new programs in the past five years.

About Pace University

Ranked in the top 9% of private US colleges that provide the best return on tuition investment, Pace University transforms the lives of its diverse students—academically, professionally, and socioeconomically. Currently, the University enrolls more than 13,000 students in more than 150 bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral programs. Pace University is at the forefront of creating opportunity. Through the convergence of strong academics, experiential learning, and dedicated advising, Pace University empowers its students and positively impacts its communities.

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