Physician Assistant - Full Time Principal Faculty - Physician Assistant

South University • Tampa, FL

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About The Position

The Principal Faculty member is a full-time faculty instructor in the Physician Assistant Program, primarily responsible for course instruction and/or coordination in the didactic and/or clinical phases. The role includes course design, delivery, and evaluation, and supports students in meeting program learning outcomes and competencies required for PA practice. Guided by the Directors of Didactic and Clinical Education and the Program Director, the faculty member assists with curriculum assessment and compliance with ARC-PA Accreditation Standards. Faculty rank is commensurate with experience.

The position also contributes to the university’s philosophy through quality service, employee development and recognition, sound economic principles, and fostering an environment conducive to innovation and positive thinking. Responsibilities include teaching, student advising and evaluation, curriculum work, accreditation and admissions activities, service, scholarly work, faculty development, clinical-site support, and remedial instruction as needed.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited PA program.
• Terminal degree as a Physician Assistant.
• At least 2 years of clinical experience.
• Current or emeritus NCCPA certification.
• For PAs with active certification: eligibility for state licensure or an active, valid, unencumbered state license in the state of assignment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with students, faculty, and staff.
• Strong organization, prioritization, and self-motivation skills.
• Strong computer skills, including MS Office Suite, ExamSoft, and WebADMIT.

Nice To Haves

• 1–2 years of teaching experience in a graduate health-related profession is highly preferred.
• Experience teaching in a PA or medical classroom is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and teach courses according to program needs, including lectures in areas of clinical or professional expertise.
• Serve as a small-group facilitator and student advisor, providing academic advising.
• Assist the Director of Didactic Education with administrative coordination of the didactic phase.
• Assist the Director of Clinical Education with administrative coordination of the clinical phase.
• Assist with curriculum design, implementation, evaluation, and improvement.
• Evaluate students in OSCEs, lab practicals, clinical reasoning, problem-solving, and technical-skills sessions.
• Evaluate student assignments, including written clinical documentation, evidence-based medicine research, and health literacy projects.
• Create course examinations and map exam questions to ARC-PA Accreditation Standards and the NCCPA Content Blueprint.
• Provide input on accreditation activities, ongoing program evaluation, and mission statement review.
• Participate in admissions activities, including open houses, application reviews, candidate interviews, and student selection meetings.
• Engage in service, community and campus relations, PAC meetings, and scholarly activities appropriate to the role.
• Participate in required annual faculty development in teaching and academic administration.
• Assist with clinical-site development and monitoring.
• Provide remedial instruction as needed.
• Perform other assigned duties in accordance with faculty job requirements and the Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level