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POSITION SUMMARY:
The Principal Faculty member, as a part-time faculty instructor within the Physician Assistant (PA) Program, is primarily responsible
for course instruction and/or course coordination in 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 competencies required for PA practice.
Under the guidance of the program leadership,
the part-time Principal Faculty member contributes to curriculum development, program assessment, and continuous quality improvement in
accordance with the ARC-PA Accreditation Standards. This role 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 Assistant Program.
The Principal Faculty member will serve as the primary
instructor and course coordinator for the Medical Anatomy and Physiology 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 ideal candidate will possess advanced knowledge of human anatomy, physiology,
and pathophysiology and demonstrate a commitment to fostering student engagement and mastery in foundational medical sciences. In addition
to this core teaching responsibility, the faculty member will contribute to other didactic courses as assigned, supporting a comprehensive,
systems-based curriculum aligned with the program's learning outcomes and PA practice competencies.
The part-time faculty member
works 20 hours a week with a teaching workload as assigned to meet the needs of the program annually as defined in the Faculty Supplement.
In fulfilling the responsibilities of this role, the incumbent is 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 fosters innovation, positive thinking and institutional growth.
KEYJOB
ELEMENTS:
- Provides teaching and instruction in the PA Program as assigned based on program
needs:
- Coordination of instruction of courses as assigned based on program needs.
- Teaching in areas of clinical
and/or professional expertise. - Serving as a small group facilitator and student faculty advisor as needed.
- Assists the Director of Didactic Education in the administrative coordination of the didactic phase of the
program. - Assists the Director of Clinical Education in the administrative coordination of the clinical phase of the
program. - Contributes to curriculum development, including the design and implementation of courses within the
program. - Participates in ongoing curriculum evaluation and continuous quality improvement initiatives.
- Evaluates student
performance during objective structured clinical examinations (OSCEs), lab practicals, clinical reasoning sessions, problem-solving
activities, and technical skills training and assessment during the didactic and clinical phases. - Reviews and evaluates student
performance on submitted assignments, projects, and presentations ensuring use of quality evidence-based resources and
citations. - Develops course examinations and maps exam questions to ARC-PA accreditation stan dards and the NCCPA Content Blueprint
to ensure alignment with program learning outcomes. - Provides input to assist with accreditation efforts, program self-assessment,
and periodic 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, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role of a part-time Principal Faculty member. - Participates annually in faculty
development opportunities 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 to support student academic success and progression through the program. - Assists with other responsibilities as
determined by the Directors of Didactic and Clinical Education, Program Director, or campus leadership. - Performs duties as assigned
and outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee
Handbook.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Terminal degree in healthcare disciplines such as physician assistant,
pharmacy, medical doctor, or public health. Minimum of a Master's degree is required. - Eligibility for professional
licensure/certification in the applicable state and healthcare discipline (if applicable) or holds an active, valid, and unencumbered state
license. - 1-2 years teaching experience in a graduate health-related profession highly preferred.
- 2 years of clinical
experience required, if applicable. - Experience in PA/medical classroom teaching preferred.
- PAs must have graduated from an
accredited PA program and have current or emeritus NCCPA certification. - Emeritus clinicians are not required to hold active
licensure.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong interpersonal skills with student and
staff populations. - Superior organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
- Strong computer skills, including MS
Office Suite, ExamSoft, and WebAdMIT.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described
here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may
be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a
disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the
position.
South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring
employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures
and perspectives can thrive.