UNIV - Open Rank Faculty: Department of Clinical Sciences, Division of Physician Assistant Studies

Medical University of South Carolina•Charleston, SC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of Health Professions is one of six colleges of South Carolina’s only academic health center and is among the largest colleges by student numbers at MUSC. Established in 1966, and with over fifty years of history educating thousands of students from the state of South Carolina and beyond, the College of Health Professions is a national leader in education, intellectual discovery, and research. Located in beautiful Charleston, on the campus of the historic, and nationally recognized Medical University of South Carolina, our college advances student learning through a dedicated and stellar faculty by promoting diversity, and by constantly assessing our programs and activities to better serve our students, our community, and the world at large. This Principal Faculty role at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) Physician Assistant (PA) Program is a full-time position focused on teaching, curriculum development, student mentorship, and scholarly activities. The faculty member will deliver didactic and clinical education, contribute to accreditation processes, and engage in interprofessional collaboration. The position includes opportunities for clinical practice and requires participation in program events, admissions, and university committees. Faculty members are expected to foster strong relationships with students, ensure high-quality educational experiences for students, and contribute to the continuous improvement of the PAS program. This is a non-tenured track position. Academic rank and salary will be commensurate with credentials and experience.

Requirements

Master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies or a related field
Current NCCPA certification (if a PA) or appropriate licensure/certification in a relevant healthcare profession
Eligibility for professional licensure/certification in South Carolina and healthcare discipline as applicable
At least three years of clinical experience in a relevant healthcare field
Excellent communication, organizational, self-motivation, and leadership skills

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DHSc, or equivalent) in education, leadership, or a clinical field
Previous experience in PA education, including clinical precepting, teaching, administrative, or leadership roles
Record of scholarly contributions (e.g., publications, presentations) in PA education or clinical practice
Experience with ARC-PA accreditation, site visits, or program self-studies

Responsibilities

Developing, reviewing, and revising as necessary the program’s mission statement, goals, and competencies
Selecting applicants for admission to the PA program
Providing student instruction
Evaluating student performance
Academic counseling of students
Assuring the availability of remedial instruction
Designing, implementing, coordinating, and evaluating the curriculum
Evaluating the program
Contribute to the implementation and evaluation of summative assessments
Engage in professional service at the local, state, or national level to represent and advance the PA profession and program
Engage in scholarly activities, including research, publications, and presentations
Serve on program, college, and university committees as needed
Participate in program graduation and white coat ceremonies
Contribute to the ongoing self-study and accreditation processes for the PA program
Participate in professional development activities to maintain clinical and educational expertise
Clinical practice release time, up to 0.2 FTE