Principal Faculty-Didactic (Part-Time)
Reports to: Academic Director/Program Director
Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility: Primary responsibilities include teaching and evaluating students. Serve as an assigned advisor for PA students in didactic and clinical year classes. Contribute to the program recruitment and admissions process. Involvement in the activities of regional, state and national organizations concerned with promoting a positive image of the PA concept. Participate in Committee activities and provide advising and academic counseling of students. Participate in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum for PA education. Work with the program and college leadership to maintain continued accreditation. Participate on didactic and clinical team and teach in areas of expertise
Under the general direction of Program Director
Under the direct supervision of Academic Director who is responsible for assigning course and evaluation load.
Under the administrative direction of Program director
Under the general direction of Academic Director who is responsible for all shifts, 2 days/week.
Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:
- Provide student instruction.
- Participate in student performance evaluation in didactic year, clinical year and return to campus.
- Provide remedial instruction per program policy.
- Participate in assigned committee meetings.
- Work in accordance with the program’s curriculum statement and policies.
- Participate in the development of the mission statement for the program.
- Participate in the selection of applicants for admission to the program.
- Counsel and advise students regarding academic matters.
- Assist with administration and evaluation of the program.
- Ensure/maintain the confidentiality of student information.
- Participate in self-study and continuous evaluation of the program.
- All other duties as assigned.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities,
duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Minimum Qualifications | |
Knowledge/Education Experience Licensure, Registration, Certification | The candidate must be a graduate of an accredited PA Program and possess a graduate degree in Physician Assistant Studies or comparable degree. Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience. The ability to work collaboratively is essential. Applicants must demonstrate strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Candidates must also: exhibit abilities in planning and organization; possess a solid work ethic and a positive attitude; be resourceful and computer literate. Some travel is required. The candidate must be NCCPA certified with appropriate clinical practice experience, and hold a current PA license in Tennessee or be eligible for licensure. |
Desired Qualifications | |
Knowledge/Education Experience Licensure, Registration, Certification | The ideal candidate has experience educating PA students either as a clinical preceptor or as a faculty member. Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience. The ability to work collaboratively is essential. Applicants must demonstrate strong interpersonal, written and oral communication skills. Candidates must also: exhibit abilities in planning and organization; possess a solid work ethic and a positive attitude; be resourceful and computer literate. Some travel is required. The ideal candidate must be NCCPA certified with appropriate clinical practice experience, and hold a current PA license in Tennessee or be eligible for licensure. |
Physical Requirements:
Work requires light physical exertion (up to 30 pounds) on a frequent basis (up to 50% of time) or continuous walking; or moderate physical exertion (up to 50 pounds) on an occasional basis (up to 15% of time); or heavy physical exertion (over 50 pounds) on an intermittent basis (not a routine part of the job).
Environmental Conditions:
Work is performed under basically normal working conditions as in a standard office and classroom environment.
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