Principal Faculty (Physician Assistant Program)

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility: Teach as assigned by the Academic Director, and remediation of PA students.

Under the general direction of Program Director

Under the direct supervision of Academic Director

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 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.