"Open Rank Faculty in Physician Assistant Program"

Job Summary

Job ID 290088. Position # 40046012. The College of Allied Health Sciences at Augusta University has a full-time opening for a Physician Assistant (PA) educator and principal faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, or Professor in the Physician Assistant Department/Master of Physician Assistant Program. This role will include mentoring students as an advisor as well as a small group leader, year-round. Teaching effort will include directing/coordinating/grading several courses within the PA curriculum over the course of a year, as well as direct lecture in the classroom (both in courses coordinated by this role as well as any other content areas where the selected faculty member has experience/knowledge). All principal faculty work together to support the learning needs of PA students throughout the didactic and clinical phases. This role would be an integral part of that team facilitating the development, implementation, and evaluation of course content as well as student mentoring and support.

ABILITIES

• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Detail-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and other computer software/databases

Responsibilities

• Teaching, conducting student small group, precepting students, advising students, mentoring students, supervising research practicum for students.
• Participate in service to the department, college, institution, and/or community.
• Submit publications for acceptance in peer-reviewed journals. Present at professional seminars and conferences. Search and apply for extramural and intramural grants relevant to our program.
• Participate in clinical practice concurrent with student instruction.

Required Qualifications

Masters degree in Physician Assistant with three (3) years minimum as a clinically practicing PA-C; OR Bachelor degree in Physician Assistant with ten (10) years minimum as a clinically practicing PA-C and a commitment to invest in (self-sponsored) and earn a Master level degree in a field pertinent to PA education within 3 years of joining the faculty.

Assistant Professor- early-level career as a faculty member 0-4 years experience in related field.

Associate Professor- mid-level career faculty member with at least five years at the rank of Assistant Professor or comparable training, background, and experience.

Professor- senior-level career faculty member with 10 or more years of experience in related field to include five years at the rank of Associate Professor or comparable training, background, and experience. Per Board of Regents (BOR) policy, Professors must have a terminal degree.

Required faculty employment qualifications for all USG institutions and all academic ranks within these institutions shall be:

• Consistent with the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC)'s requirements for institutional accreditation;
• Evidence of ability as a teacher;
• Evidence of activity as a scholar and ability in all other duties assigned;
• Successful experience (which will necessarily be waived for those just entering the academic profession who meet all other requirements); and,
• Desirable personal qualities judged on the basis of personal interview, complete biographical data, and recommendations.

Shift/Salary/Benefits

This position is fiscal year based and works year-round.

The intended work commitment or full-time equivalent (FTE) for this position is 1.0 and considered full-time.

Assistant Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Associate Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Professor- Salary and compensation is commensurate with education, experience, and achievements. The salary is subject to availability of funds.

Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision, 13 paid holidays, vacation leave, sick leave, generous retirement plans, tuition waiver, wellness options, and much more!

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program.

Rank and salary are determined at the time of hire and are based on a variety of factors including but not limited to experience, education, credentials, specialty, training, etc. while also considering internal equity and market data.

Advancement through the faculty ranks at Augusta University is only through the annual Promotion and Tenure process in which faculty may apply if eligible (typically five-year increments). For more information on ranks, please review the Augusta University Promotion and Tenure Website: https://www.augusta.edu/faculty-affairs/promotionandtenure.php