Principal Faculty - Physician Assistant Program

Teach as assigned by the Academic Director, and remediation of PA students.

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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

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.