Principal Faculty- Physician Assistant Program

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

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

• Develop, review, and revise as necessary the program's mission statement, goals, and competencies
• Select applicants for admissions to the Physician Assistant Program
• Provide student instruction.
• Evaluate student performance
• Provide academic counseling of students
• Assure the availability for remedial instruction
• Design, implement, coordinate, and evaluate the Physician Assistant Program curriculum.
• Evaluate the Phsician Assistant Program
• Participate in assigned committee meetings.
• Ensure/maintain the confidentiality of student information.
• Performs related accountabilities/responsibilities as required or directed.

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 program and possess the terminal degree or higher in their respective area.

Minimum of 3 years of relevant 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.

As appropriate

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. Possesses the terminal degree for their respective field.

Minimum of 3 years of clinical experience.

Must hold a current, valid, unrestricted, and unencumbered Tennessee Physician Assistant license and maintain licensure in good standing throughout employment.

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.