Physician Assistant Program Didactic Faculty Position Available In Claiborne, Tennessee

Tallo's Job Summary: The Physician Assistant Program Didactic Faculty position at Lincoln Memorial University in Chattanooga involves teaching, evaluating, advising, and mentoring PA students. Responsibilities include program organization, evaluation, and continuous review for program assessment. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited PA training program, NCCPA certification, and a master's degree in PA studies. The role may be eligible for a stipend for the Director of Didactic Education.

Company:
Lincoln Memorial University
Salary:
JobFull-timeOnsite

Job Description

Physician Assistant Program Didactic Faculty
Department Physician Assistant Program Chattanooga
Position Category Faculty
Job Description As a faculty member, this job will also involve teaching, evaluating, advising, and mentoring physician assistant students in classroom, clinical, and other settings. The faculty member will participate in the admissions and selection process; in program organization, evaluation, planning, administration, and management and will assist in continuous review and analysis of the programs effectiveness and preparation for program assessment by ARC-PA, LMU, SACSCOC, and others. This position may be eligible for a stipend for the Director of Didactic Education. The job description for Director of Didactic Education includes; Under the direction of the Program Director, the primary responsibilities of the Director of Didactic Education are to implement and assess the Didactic curriculum, mentor program faculty and staff, and ensure support of student learning. Coordinate the class schedule for didactic courses. In collaboration with Course Directors, review and revise Didactic Course syllabi. Ensure inclusion of course learning outcomes, instructional objectives, and grading scheme; alignment of course learning outcomes and instructional objectives with assessments; alignment of course learning outcomes with the Programs Graduate Competencies and ARC-PA Standards; And compliance with the SMS course syllabus template. Ensure the administration of student and faculty surveys related to the Didactic Curriculum. In collaboration with the course directors, analyze student survey and performance data, as it becomes available, for each Didactic course. Ensure completion of all End-of-Course Reports for each Didactic course. Ensure facilitation of the Programs at-risk and remediation processes, including monitoring student files for appropriate documentation. Prepare student performance reports for the Faculty Staff Committee meetings
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;
  • program administrative or leadership experience;
  • evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activity.

Physical Demands Campus Chattanooga
Job Duty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number F01471P
Job Open Date 05/15/2025
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.

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