SMHS - DMSc Clinical Professor

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the DMSc Program Director and Associate Director with program administration, planning, and review.
• Support development, review, and revision of the school and DMSc mission statements.
• Participate in curriculum design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation.
• Serve as Course Director or Course/Concentration Lead for assigned DMSc courses.
• Contribute to the growth of the School of Medicine and Health Sciences through curriculum and program development.
• Affiliate with course scheduling, faculty selection, and student remediation.
• Maintain course materials, learning objectives, and exam security.
• Affiliate with curriculum assessment and review each semester.
• Teach online DMSc courses within areas of expertise.
• Teach hybrid Master of PA Medicine courses combining onsite and online instruction where feasible.
• Mentor and advise students in master’s and doctoral research projects.
• Review academic performance, provide remediation, and advise on student behavior, academic performance, or professionalism concerns.
• Attend weekly faculty and committee meetings.
• Assist in coordination and assessment of adjunct faculty.
• Participate in DMSc program committees.
• Uphold the values and mission of the University of Lynchburg.

Qualifications

• NCCPA-certified Physician Assistant
• Virginia PA license or licensure in the state of residence
• Doctoral degree in a health-related field
• Minimum 5 years of clinical experience
• Experience teaching in a PA program, medical school, or clinical instruction
• Experience developing or managing online curriculum
• Experience working with multi-cultural and multi-lingual students and healthcare providers
• Commitment to underserved populations and improving healthcare access