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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.

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