Principal Faculty, Chattanooga PA Program Position Available In Claiborne, Tennessee
Tallo's Job Summary: The Principal Faculty position at the Chattanooga PA Program involves developing, executing, and monitoring clinical sites and preceptors, ensuring compliance with various policies and standards. Requirements include graduation from an accredited physician assistant program, certification by NCCPA, Tennessee licensure eligibility, a master's degree in physician assistant studies, and at least two years of clinical experience as a physician assistant. Additionally, preferred qualifications include a doctoral degree in a related field, teaching experience, and evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activity. Lincoln Memorial University is recruiting for this position.
Job Description
Principal Faculty, Chattanooga PA Program
Department Physician Assistant Program Chattanooga
Position Category Faculty
Job Description The Physician Assistant Program clinical faculty shall have the responsibility of assisting the program in developing, executing, and monitoring clinical sites and preceptors, assuring compliance with SACS, ARC-PA, and SMS policies and standards. The clinical faculty shall assist with annual creation and/or editing of rotation-specific syllabi and preceptor evaluations of students. The clinical faculty shall assist in teaching, evaluation and assessment, advisement, mentoring, and student compliance with LMU SMS policies. The clinical faculty shall participate in the recruitment, admissions, and selection process, and program organization, evaluation, planning, administration, and management, and assist in continuous review and analysis of the LMU PA program curriculum effectiveness in preparation for program assessment by SACS, ARC-PA, and SMS. If deemed appropriate, the appointment and a stipend for the Director of Clinical Education may be available
Required Qualifications Graduation from an accredited physician assistant training program and certification by NCCPA; current licensure or eligibility for Tennessee licensure; Possession of a masters degree in physician assistant studies and actively engaged or willing to obtain a doctoral degree in a field related to medical science Minimum of two years of full-time clinical experience as a physician assistant.
- Excellent oral, written, organizational, and computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications Doctoral degree in a field related to medical science or education; - teaching experience in classroom and clinical settings, preferably in an institution of higher learning;
- evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activity.
- One year of didactic experience
Physical Demands Campus Chattanooga
Job Duty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F01461P
Job Open Date 05/12/2025
Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions Summary About the Institution Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies.
The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual’s identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual’s criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.