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Principal Faculty, Chattanooga
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What they do
A Health Sciences Professor teaches foundational health science ideas, truths, and methods to students through a combination of classroom instruction, lab experience, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the health science curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field.
$122,630 / year median in Tennessee
+9% projected growth
Job Description
Principal Faculty, Chattanooga
Department Physician Assistant Program Chattanooga
Position Category Faculty
Job Description The Faculty for the Department of Physician Assistant Studies primary role is to deliver curriculum content for the PA program. In addition, this position will participate in the programs operations as required by the accrediting body (ARC-PA). This is a full-time position with a salary and competitive benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Required Qualifications
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Current expertise in one or more basic science curriculum content areas of the MPAS degree Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively as a member of a team Demonstrated ability to adapt to change Proficient in Microsoft Office (e.g. Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and academic systems (e.g. learning management systems such as Canvas, BlackBoard)
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Possession of a doctoral degree in a medical science such as anatomy, physiology, microbiology, or equivelent Excellent oral, written, organizational, and computer skills.
- Preferred Qualifications Teaching experience in classroom and clinical settings, preferably in an institution of higher learning Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activity.
- Physical Demands Campus Chattanooga
- Job Duty
- Posting Detail Information
- Posting Number F01833P
- Job Open Date 09/04/2026
- Job Close Date 09/01/2027
- 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.