Adjunct Faculty: Physician Assistant

Minimum Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited PA Program with a master’s degree (doctorate preferred) and 18 credit hours in area to be credentialed for teaching OR graduate of an accredited medical school with an MD or DO degree OR graduate of a College of Pharmacy with a PharmD degree. If a PA, eligible for Georgia Physician Assistant licensure, OR other licensure as appropriate to qualifications. If a PA, current NCCPA certification, OR other certification appropriate to qualifications. At least 3 years of prior clinical experience; other professional experience will be considered. Prior clinical precepting or teaching experience for an accredited physician assistant program or medical school is strongly preferred Ability to function well within a collegial, collaborative work environment, with excellent communication skills, organizational skills, and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• ROLE OF THE ADJUNCT FACULTY: The adjunct faculty member works closely with the Chair and Program Director (Chair/PD), Assistant Program Director (APD), Director of Didactic Education (DDE) and Director of Clinical Education (DCE) to develop and deliver courses or parts of courses within the didactic and clinical curricula. Generally, the tasks of the adjunct faculty member are focused primarily on teaching and advising, as well as ongoing programmatic self-assessment relative to the course(s) / lecture(s) taught.
• Serve as Instructor for didactic courses and EOR seminars, as assigned. Prepare syllabi, book lists, objectives and learning outcomes, as required. Prepare assigned lectures using applicable technology.
• Assume assigned role in test preparation and other methods of evaluating student performance, as appropriate. Participate in text selection or other teaching modalities, as appropriate.
• Assess student progress in assigned courses, prepare final grades for submission by the DDE or DCE, and notify the Directors of Didactic or Clinical Education, and Assistant Program Director (APD) and/or Chair/PD of any “at-risk” students.
• Instruct and supervise students in assigned clinical practice labs, simulation activities, and small group sessions. Evaluate student performance in didactic and clinical courses (including written and practical exams, Clinical Problem Solving (CPS) and OSCEs) and the program summative evaluation.
• Critique student assignments and provide prompt feedback. Conduct class evaluations and complete other evaluations in accordance with college and university policy.
• Absorb and implement new teaching methodologies and technologies.
• Maintain student records and do appropriate follow-up on all correspondence pertaining to students and course assignments and assessments.
• Keep informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction via professional development activities.
• Meet with any student who has performed unsatisfactorily either academically or professionally, to provide opportunities for the student to discuss their adjustment processes, approaches to meeting the expectations of the program and to assess for potential areas that can be addressed in an attempt to improve performance.
• Refer students to counselors or the Center for Academic Success as needed.
• Inform the DDE, DCE, APD and/or Chair/PD pertinent information on any student considered at risk, needing additional monitoring, and/or requiring additional coursework or any other form of remediation to meet program-defined learning outcomes.
• Maintain up-to-date records on student advising sessions.
• Discuss with Chair/PD any student issues or concerns regarding a student’s ability to successfully progress through the program.
• Supervisory Responsibilities: No supervisory responsibilities required.

  Campus Designation

  Gainesville Historic Campus

  Environmental and Working Conditions/ Physical Demands and Aptitudes

  Mostly Sedentary work. Work is performed in an office environment and requires the ability to operate standard office equipment related to teaching. Prolonged periods sitting and standing. Worker is required to have close visual acuity to grade papers, viewing a computer terminal; extensive reading. Must have the ability to travel short distances, and/or drive a vehicle to deliver and pick up materials. Exerting up to 15 pounds of force to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Some repetitive motion.

  Special Requirements

  May be subject to pre-employment criminal history background check, random credit checks, MVR, drug screen, and criminal history checks.

  Licensure Requirements

  If the position you are applying for necessitates that you hold a professional degree, license, or certification, then proof of such professional degree, license, or certification must be provided in addition to this application for Brenau University to consider your application for employment. Failure to provide proof of professional degree, license, or certification when applicable may result in rejection of an application. All positions will be filled pending budgetary review.