Part Time Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant

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About the Role

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 demonstrates effectiveness in course design, delivery, and evaluation, supporting students to achieve the program’s learning outcomes and competencies required for PA practice.

Under the guidance of program leadership, the part-time Principal Faculty member contributes to curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement in accordance with the ARC-PA Accreditation Standards. The role includes active participation in program planning, academic support, and other activities fostering student and programmatic success.

The Principal Faculty member will serve as the primary instructor and course coordinator for the Medical Anatomy and Physiology lecture and laboratory series, including oversight of cadaver-based dissection and on-campus laboratories. The ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology and demonstrate a commitment to fostering student engagement and mastery in foundational medical sciences.

In addition to this core teaching responsibility, the faculty member will contribute to other didactic courses as assigned, supporting a comprehensive, systems-based curriculum aligned with the program’s learning outcomes and PA practice competencies. The part-time faculty member works 20 hours a week with a teaching workload as assigned to meet the needs of the program annually.

Responsibilities

• Provides teaching and instruction in the PA Program as assigned, including coordination of courses and 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.
• Participates in the program's admissions process, including student recruitment, open houses, application review, candidate interviews, and student selection.
• 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.

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.