Principal Faculty Member Department of Physician Assistant Studies - Charlotte

Principal Faculty Member Department of Physician Assistant Studies
- Charlotte

Location: Elon
- Charlotte Campus

Elon University invites applications for a Principal Faculty member in the new Physician Assistant Studies Program in Charlotte. The faculty member will join the founding team, lead the launch and ongoing improvement of the program, and be responsible for course development, instructional design, assessment strategy, and student success.

• Assist in the development of the program and contribute to accreditation compliance with ARC‑PA.
• Direct academic courses: coordinate sequencing and delivery of didactic and clinical content; implement student evaluation.
• Serve as lecturer, lab instructor, small-group facilitator, and evaluator in assigned courses; lecture in other courses as subject matter expertise requires.
• Demonstrate excellence and innovation in teaching while proactively addressing evolving student needs.
• Establish and foster relationships with clinical partners and preceptors to support student training.
• Support admissions activities, including applicant review and record tracking.
• Participate in recruitment and represent the program at community events.
• Assist with departmental duties such as proctoring exams, grading OSCEs, and interviewing admissions candidates.
• Serve as Scholarly Project advisor.
• Advise and provide academic counseling for students in both academic and clinical phases.
• Serve on departmental, School of Health Sciences, and University committees as elected or appointed.
• Maintain records of ongoing scholarly activity and faculty development.
• Assist with program self‑assessment and improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

• Terminal degree in physician assistant studies or equivalent professional degree in a relevant healthcare discipline with educational experience.
• Prior teaching experience in higher education or health professions education strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated clinical experience (minimum three years strongly preferred).
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Evidence of commitment to collaboration, innovation, and supporting student success.
• Familiarity with or willingness to learn learning management systems (LMS), Canvas, Exam Soft, Exxat, VH Dissector, and related educational technology.
• Proficiency with general office technology (e.g., Microsoft Office Suite).