Physician Assistant Principal Faculty

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Brenau University is an equal opportunity employer and educator. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, creed, disability, marital status, veteran status, citizenship, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable federal or state laws in its employment practices or educational programs.

HIRING PROCESS: All submitted application materials are forwarded to the appropriate department for review. Hiring recommendations are made at the departmental level.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Brenau University is a drug-free workplace as certified by the Georgia Workers Compensation Board.

ELIGIBILITY
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Successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the confirmed start date. This includes being a U.S. citizen, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national with work authorization that doesn't require employer sponsorship. Individuals must maintain this eligibility throughout employment.

• Graduate of an accredited PA Program with a master’s degree (doctorate preferred), OR prior experience in academia (PA educational experience preferred)
• If a PA, eligible for Georgia Physician Assistant licensure, OR other licensure as appropriate to qualifications
• If a PA, current NCCPA certification, OR other certification appropriate to qualifications
• At least 3 years of prior clinical experience; other professional experience will be considered
• Prior academic experience preferred
• Ability to function well within a collegial, collaborative work environment

• The principal faculty member reports to the Chair and Program Director (Chair/PD). Principal faculty (PF) responsibilities are varied and may differ to some degree based upon the needs of the department.
• Generally, the tasks of the PF member are focused primarily on teaching, advising, service and scholarship, and ongoing programmatic self‑assessment. The PF member performs all other duties as directed by the Chair/PD, the Dean of the Ivester College of Health Sciences (ICHS), the Brenau University Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the Brenau University President or designee.
• Remain current within their academic discipline and participate in professional academic venues.
• Participate in faculty development and research within the mission of the University.
• Actively promote scholarship among students.

• Serve as Instructor for didactic courses and EOR seminars, as assigned.
• Prepare syllabi, book lists, objectives and learning outcomes, as required.
• Prepare assigned lectures using applicable technology.
• Assume assigned role in test preparation and other methods of evaluating student performance.
• Participate in text selection or other teaching modalities.
• Assess student progress in assigned courses, prepare and submit final grades, and notify Directors of Didactic or Clinical Education, and Assistant Program Director (APD) and/or Chair/PD of any “at‑risk” students.
• Instruct and supervise students in assigned clinical practice labs, simulation activities, and small group sessions.
• Evaluate student performance in didactic and clinical courses (including written and practical exams, Clinical Problem Solving (CPS) and OSCEs) and the program summative evaluation.
• Critique student assignments and provide prompt feedback.
• Conduct class evaluations and complete other evaluations in accordance with college and university policy.
• Assist with student tutorial/remediation sessions.
• Maintain student records and do appropriate follow‑up on all correspondence pertaining to students and course assignments and assessments.
• Set annual personal and professional development goals, attending appropriate activities and conferences to meet goals.
• Keep informed of current trends and new approaches to instruction via professional development activities.

As advisor of a specific number of students (advisees), the PF member shall:

• Meet formally with each advisee a minimum of once during each semester of the program to review student academic…