Physician Assistant Studies - Full-Time Principal Faculty/Instructor - 32 Hours Weekly

Job Type


Full-time

Description

Physician Assistant Studies - Full-Time Principal Faculty/Instructor

South College - We are one of the nation's fastest growing institutions of higher learning ... come grow your career with us. In order to fully meet our Mission to our students, we require a diverse combination of perspectives, backgrounds, life experiences, and ideas from our faculty and staff and will provide them with an equitable and inclusive work environment -where respect and open interchange of ideas are at the heart of that culture.

Over 20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

Physician Assistant Studies - Full-Time Principal Faculty/Instructor Description

The Knoxville campus of the South College Physician Assistant Studies program is seeking highly motivated, team-oriented individuals to join its experienced team of didactic faculty. The PA program offers a competitive salary and benefits package with ample opportunities for professional growth and development. The Program is proud to offer modern, new facilities with a robust simulation and ultrasound curriculum.

Salary as 1.0 FTE - Only 32 weekly work hours - Allows clinical employment during week

General Responsibilities Include:

• Instruct didactic year students, participating as Course Director as directed
• Participate in didactic lab activities throughout the didactic quarters
• Review didactic year student evaluations from courses taught
• Participate in the Didactic Curriculum Committee to evaluate and develop curriculum
• Develop, maintain, and mentor adjunct instructors
• Participate in committees at the department and college levels
• Provide feedback at the Annual Curriculum Review
• Mentor and advise physician assistant students
• Participate on the Student Progress Committee
• Prepare and track grade sheets for courses as the Course Director
• Participate in scholarly and research activities; maintain CME requirements
• Evaluate, revise, and coordinate didactic course curriculum
• Participate in ongoing Self Study activities for accreditation
• Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum that conforms with the Program's mission, goals, and objectives
• Assist the Director of Clinical Education with clinical rotation sites as needed

Requirements

Education

• Graduate of ARC-PA accredited program
• Master's degree in Physician Assistant Studies

Licensure

• Current NCCPA certification
• Eligible for licensure in TN

Other Information:

• Salary and academic rank will be commensurate with experience.
• Full-time faculty members are encouraged to participate in clinical practice to maintain clinical skills and to ensure quality of teaching.
• A one-day release time is available to full-time faculty who secure clinical practice. Faculty who practice one day/week are still responsible for the duties and responsibilities listed in their job descriptions.