Part Time Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant

Position Summary

The Principal Faculty member, as a part-time faculty instructor within the Physician Assistant (PA) Program, is primarily responsible for course instruction and/or course coordination in the didactic and/or clinical phase of the program. This individual is expected to demonstrate effectiveness in course design, delivery, and evaluation, and plays an important role in supporting students to achieve the program’s student learning outcomes and the competencies required for PA practice.

This role includes active participation in curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement in accordance with the ARC-PA Accreditation Standards. This role also involves serving as the primary instructor and course coordinator for the Medical Anatomy and Physiology lecture and laboratory series, leading hands-on anatomical instruction in a collaborative, clinically integrated learning environment.

Keyjob Elements

• Provides teaching and instruction in the PA Program as assigned based on program needs:
• Coordination of instruction of courses as assigned based on program needs.
• Teaching in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise.
• Serves as a small group facilitator and student faculty advisor as needed.
• Assists the Director of Didactic Education in the administrative coordination of the didactic phase of the program.
• Assists the Director of Clinical Education in the administrative coordination of the clinical phase of the program.
• Contributes to curriculum development, including the design and implementation of courses within the program.
• Participates in ongoing curriculum evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
• Evaluates student performance during objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), lab practicals, clinical reasoning sessions, problem-solving activities, and technical skills training and assessment during the didactic and clinical phases.
• Reviews and evaluates student performance on submitted assignments, projects, and presentations ensuring use of quality evidence-based resources and citations.
• Develops course examinations and maps exam questions to ARC-PA accreditation standards and the NCCPA Content Blueprint to ensure alignment with program learning outcomes.
• Provides input to assist with accreditation efforts, program self-assessment, and periodic review of the program’s mission and goals.
• Engages in service, community and campus outreach, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of a part-time Principal Faculty member.
• Participates annually in faculty development opportunities focused on teaching effectiveness and staying current in medical knowledge.
• Assists with clinical site development, monitoring, and relationship management as needed to support the clinical phase of the program.
• Provides remedial instruction to support student academic success and progression through the program.
• Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Directors of Didactic and Clinical Education, Program Director, or campus leadership.
• Performs duties as assigned and outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.

Job Requirements

• Terminal degree in healthcare disciplines such as physician assistant, pharmacy, medical doctor, or public health. Minimum of a Master’s degree is required.
• Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in the applicable state and healthcare discipline (if applicable) or holds an active, valid, and unencumbered state license. 1-2 years teaching experience in a graduate health-related profession highly preferred.
• 2 years of clinical experience required, if applicable.
• Experience in PA/medical classroom teaching preferred.
• PAs must have graduated from an accredited PA program and have current or emeritus NCCPA certification. Emeritus clinicians are not required to hold active licensure.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Strong interpersonal skills with student and staff populations.
• Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, ExamSoft, and WebAdMIT.
• Able to interact effectively as a member of a team and work collaboratively with other departments.
• Able to read, understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
• Able to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.
• Able to listen to customers (e.g. staff, students, etc.) and to understand and respond positively to their requests.
• Able to adapt to changing assignments and multiple priorities.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.