"Open Rank Clinical Principal Faculty Physician Assistant Program"

Reporting to the Program Director of the Physician Assistant Program, the Non-Tenure Track Open Rank Clinical Principal Faculty will play a critical role in the foundational development, implementation, ongoing management, and continuous assessment and improvement of the PA Program, working closely with the Program Director to ensure academic excellence, compliance with ARC-PA standards, and the successful preparation of future physician assistants through teaching, advisement, mentoring, and program committee and university service. This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track faculty appointment.

• Collaborate with the Program Director and other faculty to develop and implement the program's mission, goals, and competencies.
• Assist in the creation and revision of pre-clinical and clinical curricula in accordance with ARC-PA standards.
• Participate in all aspects of the ARC-PA accreditation process, including preparing self-studies and participating in site visits.
• Develop and deliver course content and lectures during all phases of the program.
• Coordinate and teach pre-clinical and/or clinical courses as assigned.
• Provide academic counseling, advising and mentorship to PA students.
• Evaluate student performance through examinations, assignments, and practical skills assessments (e.g., OSCEs).
• Actively participate in the admissions process, including applicant reviews and interviews.
• Serve on program, departmental, college, and university committees.
• Engage in scholarly activities, such as research, presentations, and publications.
• Maintain active clinical practice (if applicable and desired) to stay current with healthcare trends and clinical competencies.
• Promote the PA program and profession within the community and with other medical and academic professionals.
• Maintain current NCCPA certification and Georgia licensure.
• Adhere to all Georgia Southern University policies and procedures and ARC-PA accreditation standards.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an ARC-PA accredited Physician Assistant program.
• Current NCCPA certification.
• Eligibility for licensure as a Physician Assistant in the State of Georgia.
• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a practicing Physician Assistant.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Willingness to engage with institutional student success initiatives.
• Commitment to engaging with best practice initiatives in instruction and pedagogy, mentoring, and curriculum design and development.
• Terminal degree required for appointment at Clinical Assistant Professor rank.
• Terminal degree plus a minimum of 5 years full-time college/university teaching experience at the assistant professor level is required for the rank of Clinical Associate Professor along with a strong record of research and service with publications and presentations in professional venues.
• Terminal degree plus a minimum of 5 years full-time college/university teaching experience at the Clinical Associate Professor level is required for the rank of Clinical Professor along with a strong record of research and service with substantial publications and presentations in professional venues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree (e.g., DMSc, EdD, PhD, DHA, DHSc).
• Two (2) years of experience in PA education, with demonstrable experience in curriculum development, teaching, and/or administration within an ARC-PA accredited program. Prior experience as an Associate Program Director, Director of Clinical Education, Academic Coordinator, or similar leadership role within an ARC-PA accredited PA program.
• Experience with ARC-PA accreditation processes, including self-studies and site visits.
• Evidence of scholarly activity (e.g., presentations, publications, grants).
• Experience with live and on-demand education technologies and methodologies.