Job Title:
Open Rank Faculty, Physician Assistant (Suwanee)
Department:
Physician Assistant Studies (Justin Gambini)
FLSA:
United States of America (Exempt)
Location:
Suwanee Campus

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:

The Master of Physician Assistant Studies Program within the College of Health Sciences is seeking a full-time Assistant Professor that will report to the chairperson or her/his designee. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual to educate PA students and cultivate learning through traditional and innovative approaches.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Contribute in designing, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating the curriculum
• Deliver instruction in traditional lecture based format and facilitate small group learning activities
• Develop learning objectives to guide student learning in the didactic and clinical phase of the program
• Serve as a course director or course liaison for courses in the PA curriculum
• Participate in the creation and refinement of exam questions
• Evaluate student academic performance
• Assist in student remediation
• Evaluate research projects of clinical year students
• Provide academic advisement to didactic and clinical year PA students
• Assess clinical year student performance through review of weekly assignments and observation at clinical sites
• Perform ongoing evaluation of instructional faculty teaching effectiveness
• Participate in the admissions process and selection of applicants to the program
• Serve on select departmental and college-wide committees
• Provide letters of recommendation for students and graduates upon request
• Participate in student events such as student society activities, orientation, the white coat ceremony, and commencement
• Attend professional conferences to enhance delivery of student instruction and patient care
  Engage in scholarly activity

Accreditation Responsibilities

• Participate in ongoing program analysis
• Ensure compliance with educational objectives during the didactic phase of the program
• Participate in the annual curriculum review and annual faculty retreat
• Assist in obtaining documentation required to satisfy ARC-PA instructional faculty requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience
• Must hold a current, valid, and unrestricted state license

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• Nationally certified (NCCPA) Physician Assistant
• Minimum of a Master's degree

Compensation will be commensurate with the candidate's experience, education, and the responsibilities of the role.

The referenced salary range is based on PCOM good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. PCOM offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement.

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