Assistant Professor, Physician Assistant Studies

Location

Hickory, North Carolina

Full-time, Assistant Professor of Physician Assistant Studies (or as determined by the provost); promotion per the Lenoir‑Rhyne University Faculty Handbook with appointments and privileges comparable to other faculty with similar academic responsibilities in the institution. 12‑month full‑time appointment.

The Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies (PAS) program faculty have primary responsibility for design and implementation of the educational curriculum, facilitation of all aspects of student learning and student advisement for achievement of educational goals. The faculty works with the program director, didactic and clinical faculty, to ensure the didactic and clinical year student learning outcomes are met. All positions are based on enrollment and subject to available funding.

Lenoir‑Rhyne University promotes a welcoming campus environment that is integral to the university's commitment to excellence in engagement and education. We are particularly interested in candidates who have demonstrated experience nurturing a welcoming community, working with faculty, staff, and/or students from all walks of life and/or incorporating varied perspectives and traditions in their current or previous positions. This commitment is rooted in our Lutheran tradition of fostering wisdom, nurturing vocation, and preparing students for lives of purpose while serving the common good.

• Support the program by contributing to the development, review, and continual improvement of the program's mission, goals, and competencies in alignment with accreditation standards and institutional priorities.
• Contribute to instruction and assessment as course coordinator, lecturer, laboratory instructor, and/or small group discussion facilitator in areas aligned with clinical experience and academic preparation; and assist with remedial instruction as assigned.
• Support curriculum operations including planning, development, delivery, mapping, and continual improvement of program content.
• Participate in all program operations, including participation in admissions and recruitment, as well as instructional, evaluative, administrative, and accreditation‑related activities as directed by the program director.
• Provide academic advising and mentorship to students throughout the duration of the program.
• Engage in shared governance and other services through service on PAS, college, and university committees, other university governance bodies, and through other service to the institution and community.
• Demonstrate professional leadership through active involvement in relevant physician assistant organizations.
• Maintain required professional licensure and certification as applicable to the role.
• Pursue continuing professional development relevant to clinical, educational, and academic responsibilities.
• Maintain confidentiality entrusted to you by students, colleagues, or the university.
• Foster a respectful and welcoming campus environment.
• Adhere to ethical principles and professional responsibilities designated by the university faculty handbook.
• Perform additional duties assigned by the program director.

Position requirements in the role description outlined above indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities deemed necessary to perform the job competently. Position descriptions are an overview of the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list for the position. Employees may be required to perform other job‑related assignments as requested and acquire new skills and responsibilities.

Lenoir‑Rhyne University reserves the right to modify, add, remove, or waive the responsibilities, duties, and skills required of the position.

• A master's degree in a medical science related field is required, with a minimum of 18 graduate semester hours in content relevant to physician assistant education. A master's degree from an accredited physician assistant program is preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of relevant academic experience or clinical…