PA Medicine Clinical Professor - SMHS

The University of Lynchburg, a private, regional university in the beautiful foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Central Virginia, is seeking applicants for a full-time Principal Faculty Assistant/Associate Professor of PA Medicine in the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. This position reports to the Program Director of PA Program. Salary corresponds to experience and educational credentials.

Essential Functions - Didactic/Clinical

● Assists the Program Director in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic

review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the program

● Assists the DDE and DCE in the preparation of administrative reports as requested and assigned

by the Program Director

● Assists in development, review, and revision of the mission statement

● Proficiency in bedside ultrasound

● Participates in the design, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of the curriculum

● Instruction in the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program (if applicable)

● Course Director for assigned courses

● Instruction in Medical Practice Series

● Problem-Based Learning facilitator

● Simulation instruction and curriculum design

● Teach or Co-teach Introduction to the Profession (if applicable)

● Physical Diagnosis series instructor

● Participate in Advanced Clinical Procedures course with skilled instruction

● Assists the DDE in the coordination and scheduling of all didactic courses and classes

● Assists Program Director in the organization, administration, continuous and periodic review, planning, development and general institutional effectiveness of the PA Program within the School of Medicine and Health Sciences

● Assists in the preparation of administrative reports as requested and assigned by the Program Director

● Reviews the Student Handbook annually

● Schedules and assists with student remediation as needed

● Assists in the interview and selection of faculty members

● Provides for the continuous review and update of all didactic course materials and learning objectives with committee responsibilities as assigned.

● Provides security for all course and examination materials

● Assists the DDE with the maintenance and coordination of the didactic schedule with the Administrative Coordinator

● Provides assistance with the ongoing assessment and review of the didactic curriculum each semester

● Reviews instruments for student and faculty course evaluations

● Assists in other duties as assigned by the Program Director and School leadership

● Attends all scheduled staff and faculty meetings

● Assists DDE with coordination and assessment of the function of all adjunct faculty

● Teaches courses with which he/she has demonstrated competence and/or experience

● Assists the DCE with coordination, site visits, and maintenance of clinical sites

● Assists the DCE with end of rotation exams and "Call Back" Days

● Primary faculty member responsible for the Master's Project

● Participate in precepting students during Community Clinic Series and during PA Medicine program primary care rotation

Essential Functions - Students

● Provides and facilitates advising/academic counseling for students

● Reviews didactic/academic performance with students as needed

● Provides remediation for students with sub-standard performance as needed

● Advises the Program Director of any problems related to student behavior, academic performance, or professionalism

● Member of the assigned committees

● Upholds values and mission of the University of Lynchburg

* DDE:
Director of Didactic Education

* DCE:
Director of Clinical Education