Principal Faculty, PA Program

Job Description

The Physician Assistant Program clinical faculty shall have the responsibility of developing, executing, and monitoring clinical sites and preceptors, assuring compliance with SACS, ARCPA, and SMS policies and standards. The clinical faculty shall create and/or edit rotation-specific syllabi and preceptor evaluations of students. The clinical faculty shall be involved in teaching, evaluation and assessment, advisement, mentoring, and student compliance with LMU SMS policies.

Required Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited physician assistant training program and certification by NCCPA; current licensure or eligibility for Tennessee licensure
• Possession of a masters degree in physician assistant studies and actively engaged or willing to obtain a doctoral degree in a field related to medical science
• Minimum of two years full-time clinical experience as a physician assistant
• Excellent oral, written, organizational, and computer skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in a field related to medical science or education
• Teaching experience in classroom and clinical settings, preferably in an institution of higher learning
• Program administrative or leadership experience
• Evidence of potential for excellence in teaching and scholarly activity