Adjunct Faculty - Physician Assistant Studies

Overview New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, doctoral, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide. The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. More than 120,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future. For more information, visit nyit.edu. Responsibilities The Department of Physician Assistant Studies at New York Institute of Technology (NYIT) seeks dynamic, experienced, and student-centered adjunct faculty to join our team. Adjunct faculty will teach in the didactic or clinical phase of the Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies program, depending on area of expertise. This role includes in-person instruction, student assessment, and collaboration with full-time faculty to deliver high-quality, competency-based medical education. Reporting to the Program Director, adjunct faculty serve as content experts, educators, and professional role models who support student learning and academic success. Deliver assigned lectures or lab instruction in accordance with the course syllabus and program goals Integrate varied instructional methodologies to foster active learning and student engagement Utilize NYIT’s Learning Management System (Canvas) to support course delivery and communication Assess student performance through exams, assignments, and/or observed competencies Provide timely remediation and feedback to students in accordance with department policies Contribute to course and program-level assessment and quality improvement processes Maintain accurate records of attendance and grades Uphold academic integrity and ensure a supportive, inclusive learning environment Collaborate with course directors or the Director of Didactic Education on course materials and improvements Attend scheduled course-related meetings as requested by the course director or program administration. Adhere to program policies, including academic integrity, assessment protocols, and grading timelines. Hold office hours to meet with students outside of class to support learning Qualifications Terminal degree or graduate degree in a field relevant to the assigned course content (e.g., MS, PhD, MD, DO,…