Part Time Principal Faculty, Physician Assistant (#DF3148)

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POSITION SUMMARY

The Principal Faculty member, as a part-timefaculty instructor within the Physician Assistant (PA) Program, is primarily responsible for course instruction and/or course coordinationin the didactic and/or clinical phase of the program. This individual is expected to demonstrate effectiveness in course design, delivery,and evaluation, and plays an important role in supporting students to achieve the program's student learning outcomes and the competenciesrequired for PA practice. Under the guidance of the program leadership, the part-time Principal Faculty member contributes tocurriculum development, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement in accordance with the ARC-PA Accreditation Standards. Thisrole includes active participation in program planning, academic support, and other activities that foster student and programmatic success.

The part-time Principal Faculty member holds a faculty appointment (rank commensurate with experience) within the Physician AssistantProgram. The Principal Faculty member will serve as the primary instructor and course coordinator for the Medical Anatomy andPhysiology lecture and laboratory series. This responsibility includes oversight of cadaver-based dissection and on-campus laboratories,where the faculty member will lead hands-on anatomical instruction in a collaborative, clinically integrated learning environment. The idealcandidate will possess advanced knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology and demonstrate a commitment to fosteringstudent engagement and mastery in foundational medical sciences. In addition to this core teaching responsibility, the faculty member willcontribute to other didactic courses as assigned, supporting a comprehensive, systems-based curriculum aligned with the program's learningoutcomes and PA practice competencies. The part-time faculty member works 20 hours a week with a teaching workload as assigned tomeet the needs of the program annually as defined in the Faculty Supplement. In fulfilling the responsibilities of this role, the incumbentis expected to uphold and promote the philosophy of South University, which emphasizes quality services to students and stakeholders;development, engagement, and recognition of employees; sound economic and operational principles; and an environment that fostersinnovation, positive thinking and institutional growth.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS

Provides teaching and instruction in the PA Program as assigned based on program needs: Coordination of instruction ofcourses as assigned based on program needs. Teaching in areas of clinical and/or professional expertise. Serving as a smallgroup facilitator and student faculty advisor as needed. Assists the Director of Didactic Education in the administrativecoordination of the didactic phase of the program. Assists the Director of Clinical Education in the administrative coordination ofthe clinical phase of the program. Contributes to curriculum development, including the design and implementation of courses withinthe program. Participates in ongoing curriculum evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives. Evaluates studentperformance during objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), lab practicals, clinical reasoning sessions, problem-solvingactivities, and technical skills training and assessment during the didactic and clinical phases. Reviews and evaluates studentperformance on submitted assignments, projects, and presentations ensuring use of quality evidence-based resources andcitations. Develops course examinations and maps exam questions to ARC-PA accreditation standards and the NCCPA Content Blueprint toensure alignment with program learning outcomes. Provides input to assist with accreditation efforts, program self-assessment, andperiodic review of the program's mission and goals. Participates in the program's admissions process to include student recruitment,open houses, application review, candidate interviews, and student selection. Engages in service, community and campus outreach, andscholarly activities appropriate to the role of a part-time Principal Faculty member. Participates annually in faculty developmentopportunities focused on teaching effectiveness and staying current in medical knowledge. Assists with clinical site development,monitoring, and relationship management as needed to support the clinical phase of the program. Provides remedial instruction tosupport student academic success and progression through the program. Assists with other responsibilities as determined by theDirectors of Didactic and Clinical Education, Program Director, or campus leadership. Performs duties as assigned and outlined inthe Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University EmployeeHandbook.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Terminal degree in healthcaredisciplines such as physician assistant, pharmacy, medical doctor, or public health. Minimum of a Master's degree isrequired. Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in the applicable state and healthcare discipline (if applicable) orholds an active, valid, and unencumbered state license. 1-2 years teaching experience in a graduate health-related profession highlypreferred. 2 years of clinical experience required, if applicable. Experience in PA/medical classroom teachingpreferred. PAs must have graduated from an accredited PA program and have current or emeritus NCCPA certification. Emeritusclinicians are not required to hold active licensure. Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. Stronginterpersonal skills with student and staff populations. Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivationskills. Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, ExamSoft, and WebAdMIT. Ability to interact effectively as amember of a team and work collaboratively with other departments. Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implementaccreditation criteria and state agency regulations. Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students,regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community. Ability to listen to customers (e.g. staff, students, etc.)and to understand and respond positively to their requests. Ability to adapt to changing assignments and multiplepriorities. Ability to manage multiple tasks and successfully meet deadlines.

WORKENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters whileperforming the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities toperform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with orwithout reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position. While performing the duties of this job, theemployee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email and other electronic means, moveabout the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess. Theemployee is occasionally required to lift up to 10 pounds unless otherwise specified in the job description. The individual must be able totravel out of the local area with an occasional overnight stay to participate in a variety of conferences and meetings. South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuringemployee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, culturesand perspectives can thrive.