Part time
Description
Part Time Faculty, Physician Assistant
At South University, we prioritize your future success above all else.
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Our 120-year history is built on the dedication of individuals who have cultivated the education and spirit of community that define our commitment to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters.
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Small classes feature hands-on experiences that develop students' skills and excellence in their chosen fields while fostering character through community involvement, volunteerism, and lifelong learning.
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Position Summary:
The principal part-time faculty member (rank commensurate with experience) within the Physician Assistant (PA) Program primarily teaches and/or coordinates courses in the didactic and/or clinical phase.
Effective course design, delivery, and evaluation are essential aspects of this role. The principal faculty member plays a vital part in ensuring students meet program Student Learning Outcomes, achieving the competencies required for PA practice.
The Director of Didactic/Clinical Education guides the principal faculty member and the Program Director in assisting the program with curriculum assessment and meeting the Accreditation Review Commission on Education for Physician Assistant (ARC-PA) Accreditation Standards.
Job Elements:
- Provides teaching and instruction as dictated by the needs of the PA Program and assigned by the supervisor or designee:
- Coordinates instruction annually.
- Lectures in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise.
- Provides academic advising as a Small Group Facilitator, Student Advisor, and facilitates remediation 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.
- Assists with curriculum development, including the curriculum's design and implementation.
- Assists with ongoing curriculum evaluation and improvement.
- Evaluates student performance of submitted assignments, including written clinical documentation, evidence-based medicine research, and health literacy projects.
- Creates examinations for courses and maps exam questions to ARC-PA accreditation standards and the NCCPA Content Blueprint.
- Provides input to assist with accreditation activities, ongoing program evaluation, and mission statement review.
- Participates in the program's admissions process, which includes student recruitment, student evaluation (through application review and candidate interviews), and student selection meetings.
- Engages in service, community and campus relations, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of a Principal Faculty (Part-time) member.
- Participates in faculty development opportunities each year as required in teaching and academic administration.
- Assists with clinical site development and clinical site monitoring.
- Assists with other responsibilities as determined by the Directors of Didactic/Clinical Education, Program Director, and/or the Campus Dean of Academic Affairs.
Requirements:
- Terminal Degree as a Physician Assistant, current NCCPA Certification, and eligibility for state licensure as a PA required.
- 1-2 years of clinical experience highly preferred.
- Experience in PA/medical classroom teaching preferred.
- 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.
Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term
