UNIV - Open Rank Faculty: Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Physician Assistant Studies

About the role

The Principal Faculty role at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Physician Assistant (PA) Program is a full-time position focused on teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, and scholarly activities. The faculty member will deliver didactic and clinical education, contribute to accreditation processes, and engage in interprofessional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Deliver didactic and clinical education
• Contribute to accreditation processes
• Engage in interprofessional collaboration
• Deliver student instruction
• Evaluate student performance
• Academic counseling of students
• Ensure the availability of remedial instruction
• Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the curriculum
• Evaluate the program
• Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of summative assessments
• Engage in professional service at the local, state, or national level to represent and advance the PA profession and program
• Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations
• Serve on program, college, and university committees as needed
• Contribute to the ongoing self-study and accreditation processes for the PA program
• Participate in program graduation and white coat ceremonies
• Participate in professional development activities to maintain clinical and educational expertise
• Participate in clinical practice

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related field
• Current NCCPA certification (if a PA) or appropriate licensure/certification in a relevant healthcare profession
• Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in South Carolina and healthcare discipline as applicable
• At least three years of clinical experience in a relevant healthcare field
• Excellent communication, organizational, self-motivation, and leadership skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DHSc, or equivalent) in education, leadership, or a clinical field
• Previous experience in PA education, including clinical precepting, teaching, administrative, or leadership roles
• Record of scholarly contributions (e.g., publications, presentations) in PA education or clinical practice
• Experience with ARC-PA accreditation, site visits, or program self-studies

Benefits

This is a non-tenured track position. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

Pay

Pay Rate Type: Salary
Pay Grade: University-00
Pay Range: 0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Schedule

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions in an upright position
• Ability to perform job functions in a seated position
• Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile
• Ability to work indoors
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions
• Ability to squat and perform job functions
• Ability to perform 'pinching' operations
• Ability to fully use both hands/arms
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders
• Ability to reach in all directions
• Possess good finger dexterity
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions
• Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted
• Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted
• Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted
• Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand
• Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception
• Good peripheral vision capabilities
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements

Contact Information

To apply, qualified candidates must apply online through MUSC Human Resources . Questions regarding this position may be directed to the Chair of the Search Committee: Dr. Joshua Stone PhD